Agricultural Technician I

5 days ago

Siskiyou County, United States Department of Food & Agriculture Full time
Job Summary

The Department of Food & Agriculture is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Technician I to join our team. As an Agricultural Technician I, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of California's agricultural industry by conducting regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough inspections of vehicles and commodities to identify and remove hitchhiking pests.
  • Read and interpret shipping manifests and quarantine certificates to determine the contents and admissibility of commercial shipments.
  • Use printed and electronic reference materials to determine the admissibility of private shipments of plant material.
  • Complete on-the-job training to learn and stay up-to-date on changes in regulations and vehicle inspection procedures.
  • Sample and inspect rejected or regulated commodities for pest infestation by collecting and carrying samples and using various tools to examine commodities.
  • Compare collected specimens with samples or reference materials to make a preliminary identification of common pests.
  • Preserve and ship suspect pest specimens to a laboratory for identification.
  • Dispose of rejected commodities by grinding, burning, or placement in a dumpster.
Working Conditions

The majority of the job duties are performed outdoors, in the private vehicle and truck inspection areas, approximately 90% of the time. When working outdoors, the employee may be exposed to high-low temperature changes and variable climatic conditions such as rain, fog, dust, fumes, gases, and odors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Employees are routinely assigned to work weekends and holidays, and rotating shifts including day, evening, and night.

Special Requirements

Priority consideration will be given to applicants receiving state public assistance under the CalWORKs or Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF) programs. Applicants who receive state public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs or TANF recipient in the "Comments" section of the application. Applicants must submit verification of CalWORKs or TANF eligibility.

Benefits

The Department of Food & Agriculture offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a retirement plan and other benefits.

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