Caltrans District 3
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)
Caltrans District 3, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Job Overview
Position:
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)
Department: Department of Food & Agriculture, Caltrans District 3
Job Code: JC-493833
Salary: $18.30 - $21.87 per hour (new to State candidates are hired at the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable).
Job Type: Non‑Tenured, Intermittent. Telework: In Office. Number of Positions: 6. Work Location: Sacramento County.
Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of the Agricultural Pest Control Supervisor, the incumbent performs assignments of average difficulty in a field and laboratory for various fruit fly delimitation programs, maintains fruit fly trapping routes, coordinates the application of pesticides, maintains pesticide inventory and vehicle fleet, oversees pesticide applications performed by outside vendors, performs fruit removal and tree removal, communicates with the public at educational public meetings, coordinates with other agencies, and performs various insect/disease surveys for targeted pests for the emergency eradication. These activities include working in cooperation with other staff, overseeing treatment activities, preparing written reports, performing quality control inspections for treatment‑survey‑trapping programs, training new employees, and acting as the back‑up trapper/applicator. The incumbent must be able to establish working relationships with those contacted during work and work well under pressure while completing assigned work and meeting required deadlines.
Responsibilities
Perform field or staff support duties of average difficulty, deploy traps, perform visual surveys, or apply control measures for target pests such as, but not limited to, various fruit flies, Japanese beetle, and gypsy moth.
Assist in planning, organizing, and monitoring the daily operations of a trapping, visual survey, or treatment program and outside vendors to ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures, and State laws, rules, and regulations; enforce and implement new procedures or processes with seasonal employees when necessary.
Assemble equipment and mix chemicals using the appropriate protocols; assure that the Department is compliant with all pesticide rules and regulations.
Work with field staff in solving technical problems such as equipment breakdowns and trap deployment, using effective communication skills, knowledge, manuals, and/or facility operational procedures.
Prepare and complete accurate and detailed technical reports (daily, weekly, and/or as required) associated with detection trapping, survey, and treatment activities, or other related activities.
Carefully document address, host type and location of samples on property or field by drawing a map and/or using a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit and on a Pest and Damage Record (PDR).
Assist in training of seasonal employees on proper host identification, drawing property diagrams, correct trap placement, baiting and application procedures, and the biological aspects of the target pest.
Act as back‑up trapper, surveyor, pesticide applicator, and monitor fruit/tree removal when an emergency project becomes necessary or when a crew member is absent.
Minimum Requirements Refer to Class Specification for details. Candidates may perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions The duties of this position are primarily conducted outdoors and may be exposed to extreme temperatures and weather, uneven terrain, and various noise levels. The incumbent may work within an office/warehouse environment furnished with a variety of office equipment, which normally consists of desks, tables, chairs, filing cabinets, storage cabinets, filing bins, computers, computer peripherals, phones, answering machines, photocopiers, and fax machines. A complete list of working conditions can be found in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). Applicants must answer the CDL questions on their application and provide CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
Application Instructions Final Filing Date: Until Filled.
Application Methods: Electronic (using your CalCareer account), By Mail, Drop‑off, Print Job, Save Job.
Required Application Package Documents: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or Electronic State Employment Application), and any additional documents required by the Class Specification. Resume is optional but may be included.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information Hiring Unit Contact: Tim Larson, (916) 262‑0855, tim.larson@cdfa.ca.gov.
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.
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 workplace. 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.
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AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)
Department: Department of Food & Agriculture, Caltrans District 3
Job Code: JC-493833
Salary: $18.30 - $21.87 per hour (new to State candidates are hired at the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable).
Job Type: Non‑Tenured, Intermittent. Telework: In Office. Number of Positions: 6. Work Location: Sacramento County.
Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of the Agricultural Pest Control Supervisor, the incumbent performs assignments of average difficulty in a field and laboratory for various fruit fly delimitation programs, maintains fruit fly trapping routes, coordinates the application of pesticides, maintains pesticide inventory and vehicle fleet, oversees pesticide applications performed by outside vendors, performs fruit removal and tree removal, communicates with the public at educational public meetings, coordinates with other agencies, and performs various insect/disease surveys for targeted pests for the emergency eradication. These activities include working in cooperation with other staff, overseeing treatment activities, preparing written reports, performing quality control inspections for treatment‑survey‑trapping programs, training new employees, and acting as the back‑up trapper/applicator. The incumbent must be able to establish working relationships with those contacted during work and work well under pressure while completing assigned work and meeting required deadlines.
Responsibilities
Perform field or staff support duties of average difficulty, deploy traps, perform visual surveys, or apply control measures for target pests such as, but not limited to, various fruit flies, Japanese beetle, and gypsy moth.
Assist in planning, organizing, and monitoring the daily operations of a trapping, visual survey, or treatment program and outside vendors to ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures, and State laws, rules, and regulations; enforce and implement new procedures or processes with seasonal employees when necessary.
Assemble equipment and mix chemicals using the appropriate protocols; assure that the Department is compliant with all pesticide rules and regulations.
Work with field staff in solving technical problems such as equipment breakdowns and trap deployment, using effective communication skills, knowledge, manuals, and/or facility operational procedures.
Prepare and complete accurate and detailed technical reports (daily, weekly, and/or as required) associated with detection trapping, survey, and treatment activities, or other related activities.
Carefully document address, host type and location of samples on property or field by drawing a map and/or using a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit and on a Pest and Damage Record (PDR).
Assist in training of seasonal employees on proper host identification, drawing property diagrams, correct trap placement, baiting and application procedures, and the biological aspects of the target pest.
Act as back‑up trapper, surveyor, pesticide applicator, and monitor fruit/tree removal when an emergency project becomes necessary or when a crew member is absent.
Minimum Requirements Refer to Class Specification for details. Candidates may perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions The duties of this position are primarily conducted outdoors and may be exposed to extreme temperatures and weather, uneven terrain, and various noise levels. The incumbent may work within an office/warehouse environment furnished with a variety of office equipment, which normally consists of desks, tables, chairs, filing cabinets, storage cabinets, filing bins, computers, computer peripherals, phones, answering machines, photocopiers, and fax machines. A complete list of working conditions can be found in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). Applicants must answer the CDL questions on their application and provide CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
Application Instructions Final Filing Date: Until Filled.
Application Methods: Electronic (using your CalCareer account), By Mail, Drop‑off, Print Job, Save Job.
Required Application Package Documents: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or Electronic State Employment Application), and any additional documents required by the Class Specification. Resume is optional but may be included.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information Hiring Unit Contact: Tim Larson, (916) 262‑0855, tim.larson@cdfa.ca.gov.
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.
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 workplace. 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.
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