Agricultural Assistant

3 days ago

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

Under the close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor or the Agricultural Program Supervisor IV, the Agricultural Aide will perform less responsible and routine seasonal work in a field and/or laboratory setting concerned with assistive and non-professional entomological or plant pest work.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Follow established protocols for visual survey, pesticide use, eradication, and detection/delimitation trapping.
  • Service various insect traps, perform visual surveys and insect sweeps, visually inspect for target pest damage on local plant hosts, and conduct eradication treatments (mixing and application of spray materials).
  • Collect, process, and package suspect plant and insect samples that are removed from foliage using various insect/plant collection tools and inspected for target pests.
  • Read maps to navigate to multiple locations when performing field activities.
  • Draw maps to identify exact geographic locations using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to show the coordinates; longitude and latitude.
  • Complete a Pest Damage Record (PDR) for samples and packaging of samples for submission to the CDFA Plant Pest Diagnostics Center for Identification when necessary.
  • Keep daily reports of work completed in the Route Trap Book and electronically in CalTrap utilizing an iPad, i.e., number of traps serviced, properties treated, acreage surveyed, and samples collected, and other topics as needed.
  • Clean vehicle interior and truck bed of insects, lures, and other debris daily.
  • Clean, repair, and store all survey, trapping, and treatment equipment daily.
  • Notify supervisor when equipment needs repair or replacement by submitting the Equipment Maintenance form.
  • Perform and document vehicle safety and fluid level checks on the weekly Vehicle Inspection Report.
  • Screen wet and dry traps for target pests (plant and insect).
  • Examine the content of traps visually which may contain hundreds of plant samples, insects, and debris to make preliminary identifications of specimens that resemble target pests.
  • Initiate prescribed action for the preliminarily identified suspect target pest, which may include phone contact and/or return of the suspect target pest to the field office for official identification.
  • Accurately document the address, host type, and location of the sample retrieved from the property or field by drawing a map and/or using a GPS unit and on a Pest Damage Report.
  • Interact with the public in a professional manner at all times.
  • Initiate contact with the property owner or representative to obtain verbal or written permission (if required) to conduct surveys, place traps, or apply pesticides. Document property owners' address, host information, and any necessary instructions on the trap cards, survey logs, and treatment logs.
Working Conditions:

The duties of this position are primarily conducted outdoors. The incumbent works in extremes of weather and temperature. Changes in lighting such as alternating bright sunlight and dark shade are encountered. Noise levels constantly vary. Terrain encountered varies from smooth and stable to irregular and unstable. Incumbent may experience regular exposure to dust, pollen, and moisture. Some trap types use a specific chemical insect lure; some of these lures may contain small amounts of pesticide. The work area can be urban or rural. Incumbent will be provided CDFA uniforms and personal protective equipment when using pesticides.

The incumbent will be required to drive, exit, and re-enter the work vehicle numerous times during the workday. The incumbent must possess a valid CA driver's license and maintain a good standing driving record as documented by the Department of Motor Vehicles. (A safe driving record is one free from convictions in the past two years for repeated moving violations, or a single serious violation, such as drunk driving or reckless driving) to operate a state motor vehicle safely and responsibly.

The incumbent must also be able to apply pesticides, work well under extreme time constraints, exercise good judgment, determine priorities, make appropriate well-thought-out decisions, allocate staff, provide resources to achieve maximum results, maintain focus under conditions of duress, and provide an accurate assessment of rapidly changing situations (ex. multiple exotic pest detections requiring multiple operations). The incumbent must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work, cooperate with other staff members in completing assigned work, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and meet required deadlines.

Employee may be required to travel by state or rental vehicle to perform field activities or other public transportation systems to various locations throughout the state. Must be legally able to rent a car. The incumbent may work various shifts (pre-dawn and after 6:00 p.m.), weekends, overtime, and possibly a split shift.

The position may require a background check to be cleared prior to being hired. Some of the work will be conducted at airport facilities, inside and around aircraft. The incumbent will be exposed to warm temperatures and loud noise. They may also work alone inside aircraft for extended periods of time.

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