Plant Quarantine Inspector

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 Inspector 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 Inspector position located in Siskiyou County at the Dorris Border Protection Station.

Under the close supervision of the Plant Quarantine Supervisor (PQS) II, the Plant Quarantine Inspector (PQI) performs regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests into California. Seasoned inspectors are expected to be able to work independently with little or no supervision and may be required to act as shift leader.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor traffic movement and check vehicles and commodities entering California from other states for agricultural pests and quarantine compliance.

• Perform regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests into California.

• Read and interpret shipping manifests, quarantine certificates, bill of ladings, and other industry-related documents to determine the contents and admissibility of commercial shipments and to make sound decisions relating to the release or rejection of shipments.

• Enter electronic and handwritten data to gather information regarding traffic flow, pest samples, and rejected or quarantined commercial shipments into databases for statistical analysis and to assist the Program in evaluating trends.

• Submit suspect pest species to CDFA’s Plant Pest Diagnostics Lab for identification by collecting samples in alcohol vials or other containers and completing printed and electronic reports.

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 shifts including day, evening, and night. This job is performed outdoors, in the private vehicle and truck inspection areas approximately 90% 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 and variable climatic conditions such as rain, fog, dust, fumes, gases, 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. Inspectors must be able understand and follow directions; 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.