AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)

Job Description and Duties Per CCR 249.
3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
This position is located at the Winterhaven Border Protection Station.
Under supervision of the Station Manager or Shift Supervisor, or the direction of the designated lead staff, the Agricultural Technician I, II and III performs regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests into California.
Staff of the BPS are expected to be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
Agricultural Technicians are used to ensure adequate facility staffing during peak traffic periods (i.
e.
, weekends, holidays, summer months, etc.
).
They may also be used temporarily to fill in for the absence of permanent staff.
Duties include but limited to: · Enter the interior of vehicles including trailers, trunks, and passenger compartments of commercial trucks, automobiles, and recreational vehicles, and watercrafts in order to inspect for and remove any hitchhiking pests (i.
e.
, gypsy moth, zebra mussel, etc.
) · Read and interpret shipping manifests and quarantine certificates in order to determine the contents and admissibility of commercial shipments.
· Use printed and electronic reference materials relating to the release or rejection of shipments in order to determine the admissibility of private shipments of plant material.
· Complete on-the-job training (including manuals, computer programs, and videos) designed to assist inspectors in order to learn and keep abreast of changes in regulations, and vehicle inspection procedures.
· Sample and inspect rejected or regulated commodities for pest infestation by collecting and carrying of samples and using a knives, fruit crushers, hand lenses, and microscopes to examine commodities.
· Compare collected specimens with samples or printed or electronic reference materials in order to make a preliminary identification of common pests by.
· Preserve and ship suspect pest specimens using the prescribed methods to laboratory for identification.
· Dispose of rejected commodities by grinding, burning, or placement in dumpster.
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions The majority of the job duties are performed outdoors, in the private vehicle and truck inspection areas approximately 90% of the time.
When working outdoors, the employee may be exposed to high-low temperature changes and variable climatic conditions such as rain, fog, dust, fumes, gases, and odors.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Employees are routinely assigned to work weekends and holidays, and rotating shifts including day, evening, and night.
Job Code #: JC-408714 Position #(s): 014-435-0034-XXX Working Title: Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) Classification: AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL) $17.
25 - $20.
61 Shall Consider: AGRICULTURAL AIDE (SEASONAL) $17.
21 - $19.
06 AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL) $17.
93 - $21.
39 AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL) $19.
36 - $22.
02 Work Location: Imperial County Telework: In Office Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent Department Information The hiring unit has established the following internal cut-off dates for this Job Control: Date: February 29th, 2024 Date: April 30th, 2024 Date: June 30th, 2024 Applications will be reviewed after each date listed above, and selections can be made.
However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled.
If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period.
This position is located at the Winterhaven Border Protection Station.
The 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.
The Winterhaven Border Station is recruiting for multiple positions.
Special Requirements Priority consideration will be given to applicants receiving state public assistance under the CalWORKs or Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF) programs.
Applicants who receive state public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs or TANF recipient in the “Comments” section of the application.
Applicants must submit verification of CalWORKs or TANF eligibility.
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-408714 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-408714 1220 N Street, Room 242 Sacramento, CA 95814 ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED.
All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-408714 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: Cynthia Velazquez (916) 591-7289 Cynthia.
Velazquez@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 10/2023 version.
Additional Information: 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.
Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered.
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.