Agricultural Technician II

2 weeks ago


Orange, California, United States Department of Food & Agriculture Full time
Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Agriculture Program Supervisor I, the Agricultural Technician II performs a variety of tasks in a laboratory setting, including insect identification, data entry, and equipment maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Screen wet and dry traps for target insect pests, including Mediterranean, Mexican, Oriental, and Melon fruit flies.
  • Examine insects submitted from trapping programs for the presence of fluorescent dye using a microscope, ultraviolet black-light, light magnifier, and forceps.
  • Separate fruit flies and other target insects from non-target insects found in samples submitted from traps.
  • Prepare and submit suspect fruit flies and other target pests to lead for secondary inspection and further diagnostics.
  • Maintain a clear chain of custody with all samples and ensure samples are handled with extreme care.
  • Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and supplies needed for the insect identification process.
  • Follow an established work routine and process to sanitize and organize reusable trapping supplies and materials for redistribution to field offices.
  • Assist in the accurate organization of technical data concerning trap and fly counts and trap locations.
  • Submit daily reports to supervisor or lead at the end of each day when requested for reporting purposes.
  • Enter technical data into computers or other electronic devices such as tablets.
  • Document hours worked and ensure timesheets, sign-in sheets, monthly MACx, and other official documents are submitted to supervisor or lead in a timely manner.
Working Conditions:

The duties of this position are primarily indoors, with the laboratory housed in modular trailers and furnished with desks, chairs, and office equipment. The Agricultural Technician II work area includes a folding table, a chair, a dissecting microscope, an ultraviolet lamp, a white lamp, and various dissecting tools such as forceps and probes. The laboratory is kept dark much of the day so that fluorescent dye is visible.

The incumbent will be required to drive, exit and re-enter the work vehicle numerous times during the workday, must possess a valid CA driver's license and maintain a good standing driving record to operate a state motor vehicle safely and responsibly, be able to apply pesticides, work well under extreme time constraints, exercise good judgment, determine priorities, make appropriate well-thought-out decisions, allocate staff and resources to achieve maximum results, maintain focus under conditions of duress, and provide accurate assessment of rapidly changing situations.



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