Current jobs related to Agricultural Technician I - Sacramento, California - Ag Jobs

  • Agricultural Technician I

    1 month ago

    Sacramento, California, United States Department of Food & Agriculture Full time

    Job SummaryThe Department of Food & Agriculture is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Technician I to join our team. As an Agricultural Technician I, you will play a critical role in supporting the department's mission to promote and protect the state's agricultural industry.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct field surveys and inspections to identify and monitor...

  • Agriculture Field Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Sacramento, California, United States The Morning Star Company Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Agriculture Field Technician I to join our team at The Morning Star Company. As a key member of our Gradient Crop Yield Solutions team, you will play a critical role in assisting growers to improve the profitability of their agriculture operations.Key ResponsibilitiesInstall and remove sensor...

  • Agricultural Technician III

    4 days ago

    Sacramento, California, United States State of California Full time

    Job SummaryThe State of California is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Technician III to join our team in the Pest Detection/Emergency Projects Branch. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading, planning, and directing the work of a small crew of seasonal employees in the detection and eradication of serious exotic agricultural...

  • Agricultural Technician III

    5 days ago

    Sacramento, California, United States Department of Food & Agriculture Full time

    Job Description and DutiesUnder the supervision of the Agriculture Program Supervisor, the Agricultural Technician III will perform job-related functions in a field setting. The incumbent must provide effective communications with program supervisors, laboratory, and the public. They must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with...

  • Agricultural Technician II Position

    5 days ago

    Sacramento, California, United States State of California Full time

    Job SummaryThe State of California is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Technician II to join our team in the Biological Control Program. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of tasks related to the rearing and survey of insects and weeds in a laboratory setting.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize, and perform...

  • Agricultural Technician II

    6 days ago

    Sacramento, California, United States Department of Food & Agriculture Full time

    Job Description and DutiesThe Department of Food & Agriculture is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Technician II to join our team. As a key member of our Enforcement Branch, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with California's weights and measures laws and regulations.Key Responsibilities:Conduct retail inspections of commodity and...

  • Agricultural Technician II Position

    5 days ago

    Sacramento, California, United States State of California Full time

    Job SummaryThe State of California is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Technician II to join our team in Santa Barbara County. As a key member of our Pest Detection/Emergency Projects Branch, you will play a critical role in the early detection and prompt eradication of serious exotic agricultural pests.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct field inspections and...

  • Agricultural Technician II Position

    4 days ago

    Sacramento, California, United States State of California Full time

    Job SummaryThe State of California is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Technician II to join our team in the Pest Detection/Emergency Projects Branch. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in the early detection and prompt eradication of serious exotic agricultural pests.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct field inspections and surveys to...

  • Agricultural Specialist

    5 days ago

    Sacramento, California, United States State of California Full time

    Agricultural Technician III Job DescriptionThis is a non-testing classification, and anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. The position requires a valid California Drivers License (CDL) and a safe driving record.Key Responsibilities:Lead a small crew of seasonal employees in...

  • Agricultural Technician II

    4 weeks ago

    Sacramento, California, United States State of California Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Agricultural Technician II to join our team at the State of California. As a key member of our Plant Pest Diagnostic Center, you will play a critical role in supporting the diagnosis and management of plant pests and diseases.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess and prepare plant samples for laboratory...

  • Agricultural Technician II

    3 weeks ago

    Sacramento, California, United States State of California Full time

    Job SummaryThis position is located in Salinas, California, and is responsible for performing a wide range of tasks related to the Biological Control Program. The Agricultural Technician II will act as a program specialist, independently performing tasks in a laboratory setting, and will be responsible for maintaining and increasing weeds and pest insects in...

  • Maintenance Technician I

    1 month ago

    Sacramento, California, United States Federal Express Corporation Full time

    {"Job Title": "Maintenance Technician I", "Job Summary": "We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician I to join our team at Federal Express Corporation. As a key member of our industrial maintenance team, you will be responsible for supporting the maintenance and repair of material handling systems, including mechanical power transmission, electrical,...

  • Administrative Assistant I

    1 month ago

    Sacramento, California, United States Department of Food & Agriculture Full time

    Job SummaryThe Department of Food & Agriculture is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant I to join our team. As an Administrative Assistant I, you will provide administrative support to the Special Assistant and assist in carrying out administrative duties and responsibilities.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide administrative support...

  • Agricultural Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Sacramento, California, United States State of California Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Agricultural Technician II to join our team at the State of California. As a key member of our Pest Detection/Emergency Projects Branch, you will play a critical role in the early detection and prompt eradication of serious exotic agricultural pests.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct field inspections and...

  • Agricultural Technician II

    2 days ago

    Sacramento, California, United States State of California Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Technician II to join our team at the State of California. As a key member of our Integrated Pest Control Branch, you will play a critical role in the detection and control of exotic and invasive pests that threaten California's agricultural and natural resources.The successful candidate will have a...

  • Agricultural Specialist

    5 days ago

    Sacramento, California, United States Department of Food & Agriculture Full time

    Job SummaryThe Department of Food & Agriculture is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the role of Agricultural Technician II. This position will serve as a program specialist to independently perform the more difficult, varied, and responsible duties to support Enforcement Branch activities that enable the Division to enforce...

  • Maintenance Technician I

    2 weeks ago

    Sacramento, California, United States Federal Express Corporation Full time

    Job SummaryThe Maintenance Technician I plays a crucial role in supporting the FedEx Industrial Maintenance team by providing preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of material handling systems. This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot simple mechanical power transmission issues visually or audibly...

  • Agricultural Technician II Position

    3 hours ago

    Sacramento, California, United States State of California Full time

    Job SummaryThe Agricultural Technician II position is located in Salinas, California, and is responsible for acting as a program specialist in a laboratory setting. The incumbent will perform a wide variety of tasks, including rearing and surveying insects, maintaining and increasing weeds and pest insects in culture, and providing special egg-laying...

  • Auditor I

    4 weeks ago

    Sacramento, California, United States Department of Food & Agriculture Full time

    Job Description and DutiesAs an Auditor I in the Marketing Branch of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, you will perform routine audits of handlers to determine whether correct assessments have been remitted to marketing programs and to verify compliance with information reporting requirements of marketing programs.Under the supervision of...

  • Agricultural Specialist II

    3 weeks ago

    Sacramento, California, United States Department of Food & Agriculture Full time

    Job SummaryThe Department of Food & Agriculture is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Technician II to join our team. As a key member of our Enforcement Branch, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with California's weights and measures laws and regulations.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct retail inspections of commodity and store labeling for...

Agricultural Technician I

2 months ago

Sacramento, California, United States Ag Jobs Full time
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

The hiring unit has established the following internal cut-off dates for this Job Control:

Date: August 31st, 2024

Date: October 31st, 2024

Date: December 31st, 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 Dorris 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. Agricultural Technicians are used to ensure adequate facility staffing during peak traffic periods (i.e., weekends, holidays, summer months, etc.).

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.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)
  • AGRICULTURAL AIDE (SEASONAL)
  • AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL)
  • AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL)
Additional Documents
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC

Position #(s):
XXX

Working Title:
Agricultural Technician I

Classification:
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL) $ $20.61

Shall Consider:
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL)
$ $22.02

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL)
$ $21.39

AGRICULTURAL AIDE (SEASONAL)
$ $19.06

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
Siskiyou County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Department Information
This position is located at the Dorris 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 Dorris 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 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
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
1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento , CA 95814
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC
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:
Cynthia Velazquez

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

California Relay Service: TTY), 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.