Agricultural Pest Control Specialist
3 weeks ago
**Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.**
Under general supervision of an Agricultural Pest Control Supervisor, the incumbent performs technical control and eradication activities for the daily operations of an entire county-wide detection project, including lead responsibility for the detection work force of seasonal employees, state and federal vehicle management, quality control inspections, and implementation of emergency detection/eradication projects or entire minor projects.
Provide leadership and direction to seasonal staff of an ongoing county detection program to ensure eradication projects are in compliance with Food and Agricultural Codes and departmental policies and procedures.
- Assist Supervisor with the planning and implementation of cooperative pest detection and emergency response activities, including prioritizing work assignments for office and field personnel.
- Assist Supervisor in the training of detection personnel in the techniques of insect pest detection; prepare reports and correspondence; perform quality control inspections; and maintain necessary records.
- Perform field surveys, treatments, and inspections of detection projects in order to efficiently and quickly eradicate infestation of serious agricultural pests and to prevent permanent establishment and subsequent spreading in California.
- Perform calibration of equipment for liquid and/or granular pesticides.
- Maintain and keep current daily records of pesticides usage on all projects.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with homeowners, growers, city, county, and federal officials.
You will find additional information about the job in the **Duty Statement**.
Working Conditions
- The duties of this position are conducted indoors approximately 40% of the time. The work settings where the incumbent may be required to work vary. They may be offices, warehouses, shops, fields, and yards. Office settings are permanent dwellings leased or owned by the state, or cooperating agencies, and office trailers. Offices are furnished with a variety of office equipment, which normally consists of desks, tables, chairs, filing cabinets, storage cabinets, filing bins, computer, computer peripherals, phones, answering machines, and fax machines. Shops and warehouses may be equipped with all the tools, equipment, and machinery normally used at mechanics/maintenance shops.
- Employee may be exposed to pesticides, fumes, gases, and odors.
- The incumbent will be required to drive and must have a good driving record and a valid Class C California driver's license. If employee is not a California resident, but accepts a position with the Branch, or becomes a resident, the employee must obtain a California driver's license within 10 days of job appointment.
- The incumbent in this position must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work; work well under pressure; work independently and in cooperation with other staff members in completing assigned work and meeting required deadlines.
- Travel by state vehicle or other public transportation systems to various locations throughout the state may be required.
- Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- AGRICULTURAL PEST CONTROL SPECIALIST
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
**Job Code #**:
- JC-430862
- **Position #(s)**:
- 014-635-0647-XXX
- **Working Title**:
**Agricultural Pest Control Specialist**
**Classification**:
- AGRICULTURAL PEST CONTROL SPECIALIST
$3,893.00 - $4,873.00 A
$4,229.00 - $5,294.00 B
- **# of Positions**:
- 1
- **Work Location**:
- San Diego County
- **Telework**:
- In Office
- **Job Type**:
- Permanent, Full Time
- Department Information
- Special Requirements
- The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications and your name,” be no less than 1 page but no more than 2 pages, single space, 12-point Arial font, and one (1) inch margins.
- Application Instructions
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
- **Who May Apply**
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**
- **Address for Mailing Application Packages**
Department of Food & Agriculture
-Attn: Human Resources Branch JC-430862
-1220 N Street, Room 242
-Sacramento, CA 95814
**Address for Drop-Off Application Packages**
Department of Food & Agriculture
-Human Resources Branch JC-430862
-1220 N Street, Room 242
-Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
**Required Application Package Documents**
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - **A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be
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