Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) with guidance from the lead Environmental Scientist, the Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) is responsible for traveling, deploying, inspecting, servicing, and replacing Vine Mealybug (VMB) traps. The traps are generally first deployed in May and inspected and serviced monthly until their removal in November.

• Follows established trapping and survey protocols, including proper placement, handling, and servicing of traps.

• Adheres to trap servicing schedule.

• Maintains daily and/or weekly reports of work completed, including number of traps serviced, properties visited and/or surveyed, samples collected, and other information as needed.

• Collects and maintains identity of traps, following established protocols.

• Traps and ensures suspect samples  are handled carefully at all times to prevent cross-contamination of samples and prevent damage that would make identification of a suspect target pest more difficult. Specimens may be removed and placed in appropriate sampling containers as directed, and submitted to the entomology laboratory.

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

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are primarily conducted outdoors. When assigned to work outdoors, approximately 70% of the time is at nursery and vineyard locations. Overnight and/or extended travel to various locations throughout the state may be required to accomplish work objectives in various environments. State vehicles are used to travel to these worksites.

Driving is required. Employee must have a good driving record and a valid Class C California driver’s license. If employee is not a California resident but takes a job here or becomes a resident, they must get a California driver’s license within 10 days of job appointment.

Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA’s Telework Policy. 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). 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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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.

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.

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