Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Agricultural Technician III 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.

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

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

• Survey – sample collecting for analysis, inspection of fruit trees for presence of viral diseases, fungal pathogens and insect pests, visual inspection of cargo planes for insect pests.

• Eradication – application and mixing of pesticides, cleaning and preparing pesticide equipment, pesticide safety training and proper treatment protocols. Support crews by refilling treatment equipment and repairing equipment.

• Detection – deployment and inspection of various exotic insect pest traps; has required knowledge of biology and host material for each type of exotic pest.

• Implement rapid response protocols for new pest finds.

• Keep daily reports of work completed, i.e. number of traps serviced, properties treated, acreage surveyed, and samples collected.

• Review and correct Daily Trapping Summary of the assigned crews as needed.

• Ensure a written database is maintained – written or electronic. This database contains survey sites, trap placements/servicing and properties treated.

C andidates 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: 12/31/2025

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-492851

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-492851

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento , CA 95814

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-492851

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) 51-4700
[email protected]

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
[email protected]

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, Work at office,

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