Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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

Under the general supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal) leads, plans, organizes and directs the work of a small crew of seasonal employees. The incumbent is well experienced and has developed the expertise necessary to independently perform the more difficult, varied, and responsible duties of the required job. This is generally exhibited by wide and varied experience in the applicable field of entomological or plant pest work or directing the work of others in the applicable field assignments. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: following an established work routine to schedule surveys, deployment and servicing for a variety of insect traps, various aspects of pesticide applications, conducting visual survey of designated areas for host material, pest damage (such as Exotic Wood Borer, Spotted Lantern Fly etc.), documentation of work completed, field identification of suspect target insects, interaction with the public (notification for property and field surveys), and packaging and electronic data entry of suspect insects for submission to the identification lab. 

• Independently perform the more difficult, varied, and responsible duties in a field or a field and laboratory setting concerned with the inspection of agricultural commodities, the control of plant pests and diseases.

• When driving is required, the employee must have a good driving record and a valid Class C, or equivalent driver’s license and safely operate and maintain state vehicles to travel to designated work areas locally and throughout the State.

• Prepare and complete accurate and detailed technical reports (daily, weekly, and/or monthly, 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 GPS unit and/or on a PDR.

• Act as a lead person for personnel in the Agricultural Aide/Agricultural Technician I classifications and/or other assigned cooperators.

• Assemble crews, conduct training involving field-related activities, personal and equipment safety precautions and schedules daily assignments

• Determine preliminary identifications of specimens which resemble target pests, must screen wet and dry traps for target plant and/or insect pests. 

• Examine contents of traps, which may contain hundreds of plant samples, insects and debris.

• Make initial contact with property owner or representative to conduct visual surveys, place traps or apply pesticides.

• Develop a cordial professional relationship with property owner or representative to enable continued use of the property for current and future surveys or trap placements.

• Maintain and transport vehicles to service facility for service as needed.

• Perform daily vehicle safety and fluid level checks.

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

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.

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 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-475381

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-475381

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento , CA 95814

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-475381

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 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:
Suttamas Pongprachakkul
(760) 510-4700
suttamas.pongprachakkul@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.

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Gangs,

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