AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL)

State of California; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 28,295 - 32,180; Part time

Job summary

State of California is seeking an Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) at the Tulelake Border Protection Station in Modoc County to perform complex vehicle and commodity inspections to prevent pest introduction. Under supervision, you will direct proper inspections for compliance with quarantine laws, work outdoors a majority of the time, and be part of a rotating shift schedule.

Final filing date is until filled.

Qualifications

• Must meet Minimum Qualifications stated for Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) and related classifications.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent pest introduction.
• Directs proper inspection of vehicles for compliance with quarantine laws and regulations.

Skills

Agricultural Technician III

Seasonal

Job description

Job Posting: AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL)

Department of Food & Agriculture

$20.54 - $23.36 per Hour

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

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

Under direction of the Station Manager or Shift Supervisor, the Agricultural Technician III (Ag Tech III) independently performs the most difficult and varied regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests into California. The Ag Tech III acts as the program expert directing proper inspection of vehicles for compliance with agricultural commodity quarantine laws and regulations and the determination of admissibility of agricultural commodities.

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.

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.

Additional information about the job can be found in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Employees in this classification are routinely assigned to rotating work shifts including day, evening, night, weekends, and holidays. This job is performed outdoors, in the private vehicle and truck inspection areas approximately 80% 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, variable climatic conditions, rain, fog, dust, fumes, gases, and odors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Required to follow departmental grooming and uniform standards.

Minimum Requirements

• AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL)
• AGRICULTURAL AIDE (SEASONAL)
• AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)
• AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-523534
• Position #: 014-427-0032-XXX
• Working Title: AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III
• Classification: AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL) $20.54 - $23.36
• Shall Consider: AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL) $19.02 - $22.69; AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL) $18.30 - $21.87; AGRICULTURAL AIDE (SEASONAL) $18.26 - $20.22
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Modoc County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Department Information

This position is located at the Tulelake Border Protection Station. The Mission of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is to safeguard a resilient food system and promote an equitable marketplace, cultivating a California grown food supply that is globally recognized for innovation, quality, and sustainability.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture operates 16 Border Protection Stations (BPS) across California. Staff at the BPS facilities must check vehicles and commodities entering California from other states for agricultural pests and quarantine compliance. Collectively, these stations are California’s first line of defense in protecting against invasive pest infestations.

https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PE/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html

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-523534

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

Attn: Human Resources Branch, JC-523534

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento, CA 95814

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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:

Noah Bonn

[phone]

[e-mail]

Contact the interview scheduler at the time the interview is scheduled for reasonable accommodations. Additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity can be directed to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO Officer

[phone]

[e-mail]

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.

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.

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.