AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL)
State of California
United States
USD 20.54-23.36 / hour
Job Posting: AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III
Department of Food & Agriculture
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL)
$20.54 - $23.36 per Hour
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Job Description and Duties
CDFA operates 16 Border Protection Stations. Applicants must click on the selection link below and confirm which locations they are interested in working at. Multiple locations can be selected -
Border Station Location Selection
Under supervision of the Station Manager, Shift Supervisor, or designated lead staff, Agriculural Aides & Agricultural Technician I, II, and III perform regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests into California. Agricultural Aides and Technicians are used to ensure adequate facility staffing during peak traffic periods (i.e., weekends, holidays, summer months, etc.).
- Enter the interior of vehicles including trailers, trunks, and passenger compartments of commercial trucks, automobiles, recreational vehicles, and watercrafts in order to inspect for and remove any hitchhiking pests (i.e., gypsy moth, zebra mussel, etc.)
- Read and interpret shipping manifests and quarantine certificates in order to determine the contents and admissibility of commercial shipments.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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. A complete list of Working Conditions can be found in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
The Department of Food and Agriculture, Plant Health & Pest Prevention Services, Border Protection Stations Branch operates 16 border protection stations. Inspectors at these facilities check vehicles and commodities entering California from other states for agricultural pests and quarantine compliance. Collectively, these stations are one of the State’s primary defenses in protecting against exotic pest infestations. The Border Protection Stations Branch is recruiting for multiple positions.
Applicants must select which Border Station they are interested in applying to by completing the survey found here - https://forms.office.com/g/rpUnkx9JdV.
Special Requirements
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until FilledWho May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Other - Applicants must click on the selection link below and confirm which locations they are interested in working at. Multiple locations can be selected. - https://forms.office.com/g/rpUnkx9JdV
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Kyle Yan
(916) 956-7607
kyle.yan@cdfa.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Office of Civil Rights
(916) 654-1005
Civil_Rights@cdfa.ca.gov
Hard Copy Applications:
If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 6/2024 version.
Additional Information:
- Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.
- If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.
- Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.
- Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.
- This position may require a medical clearance.
- Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
