Agricultural and Standards Program Aide

1 month ago


Sacramento, California, United States Sacramento County Full time
Agricultural and Standards Program Aide

Job Summary:

The Agricultural and Standards Program Aide provides assistance and support services related to the enforcement of agricultural or weights and measures laws and agricultural pest control.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with programs to prevent the spread of weeds or plant diseases
  • Assist with programs to prevent the spread of harmful insects or animal pests
  • Place, inspect, and maintain pest detection traps
  • Perform pest surveys
  • Assist with inspecting and testing packaged commodities
  • Assist with testing and sealing commercial scales, weights, measures, and meters

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to learn basic insects and plants related to the area of assignment
  • Ability to read maps and plot trap locations on maps
  • Ability to follow verbal and written directions
  • Ability to make simple explanations of policy, procedure, and law to the general public
  • Ability to keep records and prepare reports
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance

Working Conditions:

Positions in this class require the incumbent to work in all types of weather conditions, travel in an assigned area, and work weekends, holidays, and non-routine hours.

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • Flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.



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