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    agricultural technician i - Los Angeles County, United States - State of California

    State of California
    State of California Los Angeles County, United States

    4 days ago

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    Job Posting: Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)

    Department of Food & Agriculture

    JC Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)
    AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)

    $ $20.61 per Hour

    Final Filing Date: Until Filled

    Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

    Job Description and Duties

    The hiring unit has established the following internal cut-off dates for this Job Control:

  • March 15, 2024
  • March 29, 2024
  • April 19, 2024

    • Applications will be reviewed after each date listed above, and selections can be made. However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled.If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period.

    Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

    Under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) or the Agricultural Pest Control Supervisor, the incumbent will work on entomological or plant pest field, laboratory or office setting in entomological and plant disease related work assignments of average difficulty. The incumbent in this position must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work; work well under pressure; work independently and in cooperation with other staff members in completing assigned work and meeting required deadlines.


    • Follow established protocols for visual survey, eradication and detection/ delimitation trapping.


    • Service various insect traps, perform visual surveys and insect sweeps, visually inspect for target pest damage on local plant hosts, and conduct eradication treatments (mixing and application of spray materials).


    • Measure and mix pesticides, apply pesticides using backpack sprayers and sprayers attached to truck mounted spray tanks, clean and repair application equipment, and work with and oversee applications made by vendors.


    • Remove diseased trees, double bag host material, and load/deliver plant material to approved landfills.


    • Collect, process, and package suspect plant and insect samples that are removed from foliage using various insect/plant collection tools and inspected for target pests.


    • Read maps to navigate to multiple locations when performing field activities.


    • Must be able to draw maps to show exact geographic locations using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to show the coordinates, longitude and latitude.


    • Complete a Pest Damage Record (PDR) for samples and packaging of samples for submission to the Plant Pest Diagnostics Center for Identification.


    • Keep daily reports of work completed in the route trap books and electronically, , properties treated, acreage surveyed, samples collected, and other topics as needed.


    • Screen wet and dry traps for target pests (plant and insect). Examine content of traps visually, which may contain hundreds of plant samples, insects and debris to make preliminary identifications of specimens, which resemble target pests.


    • The incumbent will be required to drive, exit and re-enter the work vehicle numerous times during the workday, must possess a valid CA drivers' license and maintain a good standing driving record to operate a state motor vehicle safely and responsibly.

    Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

    Working Conditions

    The duties of this position are primarily conducted outdoors. The incumbent works in extremes of weather and temperature. Changes in lighting such as alternating bright sunlight and dark shade are encountered. Noise levels constantly vary. Terrain encountered varies from smooth and stable to irregular and unstable. Incumbent may experience regular exposure to dust, pollen and moisture. Some trap types use a specific chemical insect lure; some of these lures may contain small amounts of pesticide. The work area can be urban or rural. The incumbent will drive, exit and re-enter the work vehicle numerous times during the workday.

    The incumbent must be able to apply pesticides, work well under extreme time constraints, exercise good judgement, determine priorities, make appropriate well-thought out decisions, allocate staff and resources to achieve maximum results, maintain focus under conditions of duress, and provide accurate assessment of rapidly changing situations (ex. Multiple exotic pest detections requiring multiple operations).

    The incumbent must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work, cooperate with other staff members in completing assigned work, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and meet required deadlines.

    If incumbent is not a California resident but takes a job at this location or becomes a resident, they must get a California driver's license within 10 days of the job appointment.

    Some of the work will be conducted at airport facilities, inside and around aircraft. The incumbent will be exposed to warm temperatures and loud noise. They may also work alone inside an aircraft for extended periods of time.

    Incumbent may be required to travel by state or rental vehicle to perform field active or other public transportation systems to various locations throughout the state. Must be legally able to rent a car. May work various shifts (pre-dawn and after 6:00 pm), weekends, overtime, and possibly a split shift.

    Minimum Requirements

    You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

    Additional Documents

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