AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)

Job Description and Duties

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

Under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) is responsible for performing the more routine, technical activities pertinent to the operations of the ACP Biological Control Program. This is an entry-level position in the PDCP. The incumbent must be able to work within greenhouse, field, laboratory, and office settings in both entomological and plant-related work assignments of average difficulty. The incumbent must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of the work; work well with others, work independently in completing assigned work, take direction, and meet required deadlines. The incumbent must be able to apply consistently rational judgment in analyzing work situations and interactions with others and draw sound conclusions.

As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

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Working Conditions

The duties of this position are performed in greenhouses and outdoors 70% of the time and indoors (offices, laboratory, warehouse and insectaries) 30% of the time. The employee’s primary work location is in a greenhouse. When working in greenhouses and outdoors, the employee can be exposed to extremes in temperature and humidity characteristic to the months of May through October in the San Joaquin Valley.

The noise level constantly varies. Outdoor work sites can be rural and urban, such as agricultural fields, nurseries, riparian areas, and residential & commercial properties. Terrain encountered varies from smooth and stable to irregular and unstable. At agricultural field sites, road and ground surfaces can be wet or very dry and dusty. The incumbent may experience exposure to dust, pollen, odor, humidity and moisture. Incumbents may be required to work with pesticides or work at greenhouses and agricultural fields where pesticides were previously applied but only after the expiration of restricted-entry interval (REI). Must be able to perform all duties in a safe manner by fully complying with PDCP Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) in order to prevent workplace injury and illness.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute for a completed state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 may be disqualified.

Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.

Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.

Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.

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 required and must be included.