Pest Prevention Assistant I

4 weeks ago


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

This is a re-advertisement for JC 394002. If you have previously applied, your application is still on file. Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. This is a twelve (12) limited term recruitment that may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform field, laboratory, or staff duties to deploy traps, perform visual surveys, or apply control measures for target pests such as various fruit flies, Japanese beetle, Spongy Moth, 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.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work, cooperate with other staff members and leads in completing assigned work, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with other agencies and the public, and be able to meet required deadlines.
Working Conditions

The duties of this position are primarily conducted outdoors and may be exposed to extreme temperatures and weather, uneven terrain, and various noise levels. Incumbent may experience regular exposure to dust, pollen, and moisture. The work can be in urban or rural environments. The incumbent may work within an office/warehouse environment furnished with a variety of office equipment, which normally consists of desks, tables, chairs, filing cabinets, storage cabinets, filing bins, computers, computer peripherals, phones, answering machines, photocopiers, and fax machines.

Requirements
  • Must read maps to navigate to multiple locations when performing field activities and be able to draw maps to show exact geographic locations. Uses GPS technology to site register sample and packages samples separately to maintain sample and site integrity.
  • Prepare and complete accurate and detailed technical reports, digitally and hard copy, (daily, weekly, and/or monthly, as required) as associated with detection and treatment activities, biological control activities, or other related activities.
  • On an as-needed basis, travel to various locations throughout the State operating a state vehicle safely and responsibly in order to inspect routes, survey areas, and treatment activities to assure that work is performed at an acceptable level.
Benefits

The Department of Food & Agriculture offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off. The incumbent will be required to drive and must have a valid driver license and a safe driving record as documented by the Department of Motor Vehicles.



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