Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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

Under direction of the Agriculture Program Supervisor I and guidance from the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent independently performs the most complex, varied, and responsible duties of a pest detection Agricultural Technician III including: plan, organize and direct the work of a small crew for early detection of ADM (Asian Defoliating Moth) at high-risk California deep-water port sites, moth delimitation program, follow an established work routine to deploy and service a variety of insect traps, survey of designated areas for host trees and trap sites, documentation of work completed, identification of suspect target insects, interaction with the public, assisting in the training of newly hired trappers, lead fruit removal and perform various insect/disease surveys for the emergency eradication of targeted pests. These activities include overseeing treatment activities, preparing written reports, performing quality control inspection for treatment-survey trapping programs. The lead detection trapper will act as lead in preparing detection, delimitation, and eradication assignments, helps other trappers to maintain an established trapping route designed to detect a A - rated agricultural pest insects such as the Mediterranean fruit fly, Mexican fruit fly, gypsy moth, and others.

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 primarily conducted outdoors. The detection surveyor/trapper 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. There is regular exposure to dust, pollen, and moisture. Each trap type uses a specific chemical insect lure; some of these lures contain small amounts of pesticides. The work area can be urban or rural. The trapper must drive, exit, and re-enter the trapping vehicle numerous times during the workday. The trapper acts under the direction of the trapping supervisor, but the supervisor may not always be on site in the field.

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. The incumbent may work various shifts (pre-dawn and after 6:00 pm), weekends, overtime, and possibly a split shift.

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.

This position may require a medical clearance.

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.

Job Tags

Shift work, Weekend work

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