PLANT QUARANTINE SUPERVISOR I

State of California; California; On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California is seeking a Plant Quarantine Supervisor I at the Truckee Border Protection Station to lead PQIs and staff on rotating shifts, ensuring adherence to pest prevention requirements.

You will conduct regulatory inspections of vehicles and commodities, coordinate with contracted personnel, and drive performance through coaching, training, and accountability while maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Plant Quarantine Inspectors and staff on rotating shifts to maintain operational consistency.
• Perform regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests into California.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team to ensure accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Job description

Job Posting: PLANT QUARANTINE SUPERVISOR I

Department of Food & Agriculture

JC-535988 -

JC-535988 - PLANT QUARANTINE SUPERVISOR I PLANT QUARANTINE SUPERVISOR I

$5,065.00 - $6,344.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

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

We are advertising this position as Until Filled. We will review applications after the 30 th of each month with the first cutoff on 11/30/2026.

Under direction of the Plant Quarantine Supervisor II (Station Manager), the Plant Quarantine Supervisor I (PQS I) serves as Shift Lead and is responsible for overseeing Plant Quarantine Inspectors (PQI), Agricultural Technicians, and Agricultural Aides on rotating shifts, maintaining operational consistency. The PQS I performs regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests into California and oversees contracted employees and non-State workers in the facility.

As a leader in State government, the incumbent is responsible for developing and inspiring their workforce and delivering great results for Californians and CDFA. The incumbent must set a clear vision to achieve productive results by developing plans to meet goals, leverage staff skills, and solve problems; build collaborative relationships and foster an inclusive environment for consensus-building and decision-making; coach, guide, train, instruct, and develop team members; empower staff through a sense of shared ownership and decision-making; create an open and transparent environment for the exchange of information; foster a team environment through the support and recognition of team members; promote customer service and accountability; motivate loyalty to the Department’s mission and commitment to drive continuous improvement for better results. The incumbent must inspire personal credibility through authenticity, confidence, consistency, courage, decisiveness, generosity, honesty, integrity, and judgment.

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 CDFA work location Located in Nevada County, the Truckee Border Protection Station is surrounded by beautiful mountain views and scenery with access to free parking. Truckee is in close proximity to shopping, restaurants and grocery stores and is accessible to communities of North Lake Tahoe and Reno. There is also a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, fishing, golfing, biking, and skiing along with popular events in the Reno/Tahoe area (Hot August Nights, Brews and Blues Festival, and Burning Man).

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Employees in this classification are routinely assigned to work weekends and holidays, and rotating work shifts including day, evening, and night. This job is performed outdoors in the private vehicle and truck inspection areas approximately 60% 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 such as rain, snow, wind, fumes, and odors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The wearing of a uniform and use of safety equipment is required. Incumbent must maintain a professional demeanor to provide the public with a positive impression of the Department and solicit cooperative assistance by being well groomed and using proper body language.

This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the CDFA and based on the current telework policy. While the CDFA supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PLANT QUARANTINE SUPERVISOR I

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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.

Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services (PHPPS) is a division of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The employees of this division work to prevent the entry and spread of harmful pests in California. The Border Protection Stations Branch is considered the first line of defense. Their mission is to keep invasive exotic pests out of the state and to monitor pathways preventing or limiting the spread of pests within the state. To accomplish this mission, the branch has two roles: quarantine regulatory compliance and enforcement and service to the agriculture industry and the public.

The Border Protection Stations Branch operates 16 border protection stations. Inspectors at these facilities check vehicles and commodities entering California from other states for agricultural pests and quarantine compliance. Collectively, these stations are one of the State’s primary defenses in protecting against exotic pest infestations.

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.

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.