Agricultural Pest Control Specialist

4 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Department of Food & Agriculture Full time
Job Summary

The Department of Food & Agriculture is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Pest Control Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Pest Detection/Emergency Projects Branch, you will play a critical role in protecting California's agricultural industry from invasive pests.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and organize field crews for fruit fly delimitation programs, maintaining trapping routes and coordinating pesticide applications.
  • Oversee pesticide inventory and vehicle fleet, ensuring compliance with Department policies and procedures.
  • Lead fruit removal and communicate with the public at educational meetings, coordinating with other agencies as needed.
  • Perform insect/disease surveys for emergency eradication of targeted pests, preparing written reports and conducting quality control inspections.
  • Train new employees and act as a back-up trapper/applicator, ensuring the success of our pest control programs.
Requirements
  • Leadership and direction of seasonal staff in ongoing county detection/eradication programs.
  • Coordination with Supervisor on planning and implementation of cooperative pest detection and emergency response activities.
  • Training of emergency project personnel on insect pest detection, pesticide laws and regulations, and pesticide safety training.
  • Field quality control inspections of trapping and treatment staff, treatment vendors, and state-wide detection trapping programs.
  • Conducting field demonstrations and on-the-job training for fruit fly trapping delimitation, Japanese beetle high hazard airport inspections, and Asian Defoliating Moth program.
Working Conditions

The duties of this position are primarily conducted outdoors and may involve exposure to extreme temperatures and weather, uneven terrain, pesticides, fumes, gases, and odors. The work settings may vary, including offices, warehouses, shops, fields, and yards.

Benefits

As a state employee, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.



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