State of California
Under the supervision of the Agricultural Pest Control (APC) Supervisor, the Agricultural Technician I performs duties of average difficulty in regard to the lab processing, sterile insect technique, and trapping activities for the Navel Orangeworm (NOW) Program and for a variety of programs within the IPCB.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Inspect all traps brought in from the field for suspected navel orangeworm (NOW) specimens.
Differentiate male from female NOW moths.
Conduct crush tests to identify sterile NOW moths from wild NOW moths.
Record the number of male vs female and sterile vs wild NOW moths per trap from all trap inspections.
Write and submit reports of the lab results.
As needed, drive State vehicle to designated field sites and establish specified trapping zones according to NOW Program protocols. Place baited traps within the trap zone.
As needed, examine and conduct quality control (QC) on the NOW sterile moth shipments.
For more information, please refer to duty statement.
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
The duties of this position primarily occur indoors, approximately 70% of the time.
The incumbent typically works in an indoor lab setting with adequate lighting. Duties include trap inspections, identifying male from female and sterile from wild NOW moths (approximately 50 traps per day). Additional lab duties include QC inspections for moth mortality, longevity, and mating propensity dissections of 150 moths daily using a stereo microscope. The incumbent will be expected to maintain accurate trap inspection and QC records for weekly reports using Microsoft Excel.
When performing SIT duties, the incumbent typically starts work during the pre-sunrise hours working on pre-flight preparation of the plane and loading of the container (magazine) of sterile NOW moths, weighing approximately 60 pounds, onto the plane for release over targeted test sites. The incumbent will be required to drive to the Bakersfield Airport alone, retrieve the approximately 60 pounds magazine containing sterile NOW moths, drive it back to the Shafter facility, and transfer the magazine into a temperature- controlled storage area.
When performing trapping or nut collection duties, incumbent typically works outside, alone in an agricultural field setting inspecting traps or collecting nut samples. Some work areas are remote and uninhabited and have limited public services. Usually, Agricultural Technicians report to work at a district office/warehouse, where they pick up trapping and/or collection supplies and their assigned vehicle. Technicians are exposed to the environmental extremes in temperature, humidity, and moisture year-round in the San Joaquin Valley. The employee routinely services numerous insect traps per day and typically get in and out of the truck multiple times per day.
Technicians report back to their district office at the close of the workday to complete the necessary paperwork and return their assigned vehicle. While in the office setting performing any administrative duties (work accomplishment reports, timesheets, etc.), the incumbent will be in a normal office setting (desk/chair) with the typical office equipment (i.e. a computer, printer, telephone). Typical computer programs used: MS Office Suit (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook) MapInfo â , and Internet Explorer.
Work requires navigation from the vehicle to work sites. Agricultural Technicians frequently navigate over plowed, disked, or loose ground. Road and ground surfaces can be wet, or very dry and dusty.
Technicians are encouraged to wear clothing appropriate for the weather conditions. Sunscreen lotion, hats, long sleeve cotton shirts, and long pants are recommended for sun and heat protection. Protective gloves are provided when needed. Sturdy footwear, suitable for walking over uneven (wet or dry/dusty) ground, is recommended. No open toe sandals are allowed. Fields are sometimes in isolated areas, and ice chests, or similar containers, are recommended for carrying lunches and cold drinks. Restroom facilities are limited in some areas.
Brooms, brushes, hand scrapers, high pressure/hot water cleaners, soap, and disinfectants are used in cleaning operations. Nearby equipment includes pumps, tanks, metal sinks, forklifts, tractors, carts, paper cutters, small laminators, electric staplers, etc. Office and warehouse flooring are concrete, and parking lots are asphalt.
Pesticide applications are common in most agricultural areas. Technicians may be pulled into assisting in other programs, either applying pesticides themselves or under the direction of lead staff. Technicians may help with spotting during pesticide applications. Personnel will receive basic personal pesticide safety training relative to: how to avoid contamination; personal hygiene; pesticide poisoning symptoms; emergency medical care; and reporting suspected pesticide poisoning.
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Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL) Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-488916
Position #(s): 018-435-0034-XXX
Working Title: Agricultural Technician I
Classification: AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL) $18.30 - $21.87 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 2
Work Location: Kern County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent
Department Information The primary responsibilities of the Integrated Pest Control Branch (IPCB) are the detection and control or eradication of exotic and invasive pests that threaten California's agricultural and natural resources. This is accomplished through a number of general, federal, and industry funded Programs. These programs include Cotton Pest Control Program, Cotton Seed Bug Program, Silverleaf Whitefly Monitoring Program, Beet Curly Top Virus Program, Broomrape Program, Navel Orangeworm Program, Hydrilla Eradication Program, Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program, Pink Hibiscus Mealybug Program, Terrestrial & Aquatic Weed Grant and County Weed Program, Statewide Weed Management Areas, Biological Control Program, Apiary Protection Program.
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. Valid Driver's License
Safe Driving Record
Application Instructions Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: Until Filled Who May Apply This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Food & Agriculture Attn: Human Resources Branch JC-488916 1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Food & Agriculture
Human Resources Branch JC-488916 1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento , CA 95814 ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-488916 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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. School Transcripts Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Hiring Unit Contact: Tiffany Nissen (916) 926-9888 tiffany.nissen@cdfa.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Office of Civil Rights (916) 654-1005 Civil_Rights@cdfa.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Hard Copy Applications:
If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 6/2024 version.
Additional Information:
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.
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Inspect all traps brought in from the field for suspected navel orangeworm (NOW) specimens.
Differentiate male from female NOW moths.
Conduct crush tests to identify sterile NOW moths from wild NOW moths.
Record the number of male vs female and sterile vs wild NOW moths per trap from all trap inspections.
Write and submit reports of the lab results.
As needed, drive State vehicle to designated field sites and establish specified trapping zones according to NOW Program protocols. Place baited traps within the trap zone.
As needed, examine and conduct quality control (QC) on the NOW sterile moth shipments.
For more information, please refer to duty statement.
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
The duties of this position primarily occur indoors, approximately 70% of the time.
The incumbent typically works in an indoor lab setting with adequate lighting. Duties include trap inspections, identifying male from female and sterile from wild NOW moths (approximately 50 traps per day). Additional lab duties include QC inspections for moth mortality, longevity, and mating propensity dissections of 150 moths daily using a stereo microscope. The incumbent will be expected to maintain accurate trap inspection and QC records for weekly reports using Microsoft Excel.
When performing SIT duties, the incumbent typically starts work during the pre-sunrise hours working on pre-flight preparation of the plane and loading of the container (magazine) of sterile NOW moths, weighing approximately 60 pounds, onto the plane for release over targeted test sites. The incumbent will be required to drive to the Bakersfield Airport alone, retrieve the approximately 60 pounds magazine containing sterile NOW moths, drive it back to the Shafter facility, and transfer the magazine into a temperature- controlled storage area.
When performing trapping or nut collection duties, incumbent typically works outside, alone in an agricultural field setting inspecting traps or collecting nut samples. Some work areas are remote and uninhabited and have limited public services. Usually, Agricultural Technicians report to work at a district office/warehouse, where they pick up trapping and/or collection supplies and their assigned vehicle. Technicians are exposed to the environmental extremes in temperature, humidity, and moisture year-round in the San Joaquin Valley. The employee routinely services numerous insect traps per day and typically get in and out of the truck multiple times per day.
Technicians report back to their district office at the close of the workday to complete the necessary paperwork and return their assigned vehicle. While in the office setting performing any administrative duties (work accomplishment reports, timesheets, etc.), the incumbent will be in a normal office setting (desk/chair) with the typical office equipment (i.e. a computer, printer, telephone). Typical computer programs used: MS Office Suit (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook) MapInfo â , and Internet Explorer.
Work requires navigation from the vehicle to work sites. Agricultural Technicians frequently navigate over plowed, disked, or loose ground. Road and ground surfaces can be wet, or very dry and dusty.
Technicians are encouraged to wear clothing appropriate for the weather conditions. Sunscreen lotion, hats, long sleeve cotton shirts, and long pants are recommended for sun and heat protection. Protective gloves are provided when needed. Sturdy footwear, suitable for walking over uneven (wet or dry/dusty) ground, is recommended. No open toe sandals are allowed. Fields are sometimes in isolated areas, and ice chests, or similar containers, are recommended for carrying lunches and cold drinks. Restroom facilities are limited in some areas.
Brooms, brushes, hand scrapers, high pressure/hot water cleaners, soap, and disinfectants are used in cleaning operations. Nearby equipment includes pumps, tanks, metal sinks, forklifts, tractors, carts, paper cutters, small laminators, electric staplers, etc. Office and warehouse flooring are concrete, and parking lots are asphalt.
Pesticide applications are common in most agricultural areas. Technicians may be pulled into assisting in other programs, either applying pesticides themselves or under the direction of lead staff. Technicians may help with spotting during pesticide applications. Personnel will receive basic personal pesticide safety training relative to: how to avoid contamination; personal hygiene; pesticide poisoning symptoms; emergency medical care; and reporting suspected pesticide poisoning.
.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL) Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-488916
Position #(s): 018-435-0034-XXX
Working Title: Agricultural Technician I
Classification: AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL) $18.30 - $21.87 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 2
Work Location: Kern County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent
Department Information The primary responsibilities of the Integrated Pest Control Branch (IPCB) are the detection and control or eradication of exotic and invasive pests that threaten California's agricultural and natural resources. This is accomplished through a number of general, federal, and industry funded Programs. These programs include Cotton Pest Control Program, Cotton Seed Bug Program, Silverleaf Whitefly Monitoring Program, Beet Curly Top Virus Program, Broomrape Program, Navel Orangeworm Program, Hydrilla Eradication Program, Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program, Pink Hibiscus Mealybug Program, Terrestrial & Aquatic Weed Grant and County Weed Program, Statewide Weed Management Areas, Biological Control Program, Apiary Protection Program.
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. Valid Driver's License
Safe Driving Record
Application Instructions Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: Until Filled Who May Apply This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Food & Agriculture Attn: Human Resources Branch JC-488916 1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Food & Agriculture
Human Resources Branch JC-488916 1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento , CA 95814 ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-488916 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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. School Transcripts Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Hiring Unit Contact: Tiffany Nissen (916) 926-9888 tiffany.nissen@cdfa.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Office of Civil Rights (916) 654-1005 Civil_Rights@cdfa.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Hard Copy Applications:
If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 6/2024 version.
Additional Information:
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.
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.