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2 weeks ago
Under the general supervision of the Agriculture Program Supervisor IV, the incumbent will perform a range of field, laboratory, or staff support duties for various fruit fly delimitation programs. This includes maintaining fruit fly trapping routes, applying pesticides, overseeing pesticide applications performed by outside vendors, assisting with fruit removal and tree removal, communicating with the public at educational public meetings, coordinating with staff from other agencies, and performing various insect/disease surveys for the emergency eradication of targeted pests.
Key Responsibilities:- Perform the more difficult field, laboratory, or staff duties, to deploy traps, perform visual surveys, or apply control measures for target pests such as fruit flies, Japanese beetle, Spongy Moth, and European Grapevine Moth.
- Plan, organize, and monitor a trapping, visual survey, or treatment route and outside vendors to ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures, and State laws, rules, and regulations.
- Assemble equipment and mix chemicals using the appropriate treatment and equipment method; assure that Department is in compliance with all pesticide rules and regulations.
- Work with field staff in solving technical problems such as equipment breakdowns and trap deployment, using effective communication skills, knowledge, manuals, and/or facility operational procedures.
- Communicate effectively and in a professional manner with homeowners and/or the general public in order to perform assigned duties.
The duties of this position are primarily conducted outdoors. The work can be in urban or rural environments. The incumbent may be exposed to extreme temperatures and weather, uneven terrain, and various noise levels. The incumbent may encounter frequent exposure to dust, pollen, and moisture while handling various trap types.
Requirements:- Must have a valid driver license and a safe driving record as documented by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Must be able to apply pesticides, haul loads of fruit and/or removed trees, perform survey work, and work well under extreme time constraints.
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
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