Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

This is a re-advertisement. Applications submitted previously are still being considered.

The Animal Health Branch administers the Equine Medication Monitoring Program (EMMP) to deter the misuse of performance and behavior altering drugs and medications in horses competing at public horse shows and presented for sale at public horse auctions. This is accomplished by education, establishing a visible presence at these events, and the sampling of horses for prohibited drugs and medications.

The EMMP is advertising to fill an Agricultural Technician III in Sacramento County.

Under the direction of the Agriculture Program Supervisor for the EMMP, the Agricultural Technician III independently performs the most complex, varied, and responsible duties in a field setting with duties including but not limited to:

Equine Testing, Sampling, and Collection

• Attend various public horse shows or sales as assigned by the EMMP headquarters in order to conduct random sampling of horses at these events.

• Work independently to ensure that programs and functions in the field are being executed properly and according to science-based principles and regulations.

• Contact event manager of the registered equine event to confirm location and time for planned attendance.

• Communicate effectively with event staff, officials, and exhibitors to secure necessary data.

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.