Plant Quarantine Supervisor I

Job Description and Duties

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

To be considered for this Plant Quarantine Supervisor I job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:

The Border Protection Stations Branch is recruiting to fill one (1) Plant Quarantine Supervisor I position located in San Bernardino County at the Mountain Pass Border Protection Station.

Under direction of the Plant Quarantine Supervisor II, the Plant Quarantine Supervisor I (PQS I) serves as Shift Lead and is responsible for overseeing Plant Quarantine Inspectors (PQI), Agricultural Technicians, and Agricultural Aides on rotating shifts, maintaining operational consistency. The PQS I performs regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests into California and oversees contracted employees and non-State workers in the facility.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee shift operations to ensure effective operations and to verify that all work is performed safely and accurately as prescribed by quarantine regulations, the Program operational guide, administrative manual, and other guides related to daily operations.

• Manage and observe staff to ensure that proper safety and inspection techniques are employed and make immediate corrections if deficiencies are seen.

• Inspect vehicles to determine if plant material (i.e., fruits, vegetables, plants, etc.) is present and to check the admissibility of plant material based on quarantine compliance and freedom from pests. This requires verbal communication and physical activities such as opening and removing containers, climbing, stooping, and bending around and within vehicles.

• Provide feedback to employees regarding their job performance through the implementation of performance appraisals, meetings, and evaluations to encourage and assist staff to reach their career and promotional goals and subordinates staff in all aspects of plant quarantine work.

• Communicate verbally and in writing (via e-mail, memos, and phone inquiries) with the public and government agencies regarding the purpose of regulating potential pest risk material, the purpose of inspections, and the solutions to quarantine issues.

• Oversee maintenance of buildings and grounds to ensure the facility is safe, clean, and functional by assisting the Area Manager or Program Supervisor in preparing scopes of work and seeking out bids for contracts for services needed to maintain the facility and by performing safety inspections consistent with various State laws and regulations or Department policy.

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

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Working Conditions

Employees in this classification are routinely assigned to work weekends and holidays, and rotating work shifts including day, evening, and night. This job is performed outdoors in the private vehicle and truck inspection areas approximately 60% of the time. The remaining time is spent in an office environment. When working outdoors, the employee may be exposed to high-low temperature changes, variable climatic conditions such as rain, snow, wind, fumes, and odors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The wearing of a uniform and use of safety equipment is required.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Dependability and job commitment are critical to success in this classification. Supervisors must be able to effectively lead and motivate staff; delegate duties to subordinates; communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) in English; follow prescribed safety practices; and work cooperatively with other employees, other agencies, and the public.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Hard Copy Applications:

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 06/2024 version.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.