Agricultural Technician II Position

4 weeks ago


Sacramento, California, United States State of California Full time
Job Summary

The State of California is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Technician II to join our team in the Biological Control Program. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of tasks related to the rearing and survey of insects and weeds in a laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, organize, and perform activities necessary to maintain and increase weeds and pest insects in culture.
  • Plan and purchase materials for plant growth and daily diets of insects.
  • Perform sterilization operations of insect collecting and rearing equipment.
  • Provide special egg-laying materials to insect adults, transfer various live insect stages (into rearing containers, and collect and ship selected life stages to cooperating scientists for specific laboratory and field experiments.
  • Enter rearing data into appropriate records and files used for tracking insect production in cultures.
  • Plan, organize and perform the necessary activities for the program's statewide monitoring programs. Build, deploy, and service monitoring traps for pests and/or biological control agents.
  • Organize and ensure accuracy of records of survey activities and results on computer databases.
Working Conditions

The Agricultural Technician II will work in a laboratory setting, approximately 70% of the time, and in the field, approximately 30% of the time. The laboratory setting includes programmable growth chambers, countertops, sinks, and shelves to hold numerous containers of live insects. The fieldwork requires traveling to remote and/or populated areas within the State of California via government-assigned vehicle.

Requirements
  • Must have a valid CA driver's license and safe driving record.
How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application package, including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and any required documents, to the Department of Food & Agriculture. Electronic applications are preferred.



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