AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL)

Job Description and Duties Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. Under the general supervision of the Agricultural Pest Control Supervisor, the incumbent independently performs the more difficult insect production and quality control duties associated with the rearing and release of sterile fruit flies. * Cut and restack trays of cooled diet material and roll carts of stacked trays to the pupae preparation trailers. * Feed empty pupae maturation trays into a pupae loading machine. Dispense pupae onto trays. Cut fly diet material, place onto trays, and stack trays on rolling carts to build "towers", typically comprised of around 46-56 trays. Add circulation fans and particulate filters and push completed towers to climate-controlled incubation trailers. * Remove towers containing adult flies from incubation trailers and push to refrigeration trailers, pre-chilled to 38°F. Remove and replace circulation fans. * Process towers containing chilled adults in refrigeration trailers set at 38°F. Remove remaining fly diet and vacuum pupae casings from the trays. Flip incubation screens over a hopper and collection tray. Stack empty tower trays and push them to the tray washing area. * Pour chilled immobile flies into wheeled aircraft release boxes, weigh boxes and then push boxes to the transport trailer. Load boxes onto trailer and transport to them to the airfield. Remove empty boxes from the release aircraft and use a lift to load full boxes onto the aircraft. * Determine the required quantity of fly diet, measure ingredients, and add ingredients to commercial steam kettles to prepare diet material. Dispense and measure hot liquid diet into cooling trays and stack trays on carts. * Drive government vehicles to airport and/or air cargo facilities to receive shipments of sterilized fruit fly pupae and deliver them to the Medfly Preventive Release Program (PRP) sterile fruit fly rearing and release facility. Present shipping documents to shipping vendors and US Customs to clear imported pupae. Maintain shipping and chain of custody documents, invoices, and payment vouchers for shipments. Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions The duties of this position are primarily conducted outdoors or in indoor areas open to the outdoors, where the incumbent may be exposed to extreme temperatures and weather, uneven terrain, and various noise and light levels. The incumbent may experience regular exposure to dust, Day-Glo Dye, pollen, moisture, and flying insects. The work can be in urban or rural environments. The Medfly PRP offices are housed in modular trailers and furnished with a variety of office equipment, which consists of desks, tables, chairs, filing cabinets, storage cabinets, filing bins, computers, computer peripherals, phones, answering machines, and multifunction photocopiers. The incumbent's work area includes office trailers, insect preparation, incubation, and testing rooms, refrigeration trailers, outdoor wash areas, residential and commercial properties, fruit growing areas, warehouses and motor vehicles. The work site at Los Alamitos is multi-leveled and made up of a black top, raised decking with numerous ramps, and gravel parking lots. The incumbent in this position is part of a team that works closely together. The work is physically demanding and includes lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs., standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling, sitting, driving for extended periods and distances, and other activities as needed. Incumbent may be required to wear personal protective equipment including gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, boots, face covering, and/or a helmet. 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. (A safe driving record is one free from convictions in the past two years for repeated moving violations, or a single serious violation, such as drunk driving or reckless driving.) The incumbent will be required to drive, exit, and re-enter the work vehicle numerous times during the workday and maintain a safe driving record. The incumbent must be able to work well under extreme time constraints, exercise good judgment, determine priorities, make appropriate well-thought-out decisions, allocate resources to achieve maximum results, maintain focus under conditions of duress, and provide an accurate assessment of rapidly changing situations (ex: multiple exotic pest detections requiring multiple operations). The incumbent must be able to 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, understand and follow written and verbal instructions; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; work well both independently and with others; adapt to changing work demands; meet required deadlines; observe and report conditions; prepare clear and accurate reports; complete and maintain appropriate field notes, forms, and other documentation; keep written and digital records; orient oneself and navigate using digital and printed maps; operate standard office equipment (computers, copiers, phones, etc.) and mobile devices (smart phones, tablet computers, GPS units, etc.); and perform simple arithmetic calculations. Work schedules vary and the incumbent will likely be assigned days off other than Saturday and Sunday. The incumbent will be required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary, and may be required to travel statewide for extended periods with little notice. Travel to various locations throughout the State to attend meetings or trainings related to pest detection and/or treatment and to assist other offices with detection and/or treatment efforts that may be required. This may be accomplished by use of a state vehicle or other public transportation system. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. * AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL) * AGRICULTURAL AIDE (SEASONAL) * AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL) Additional Documents * Job Application Package Checklist * Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-454838 Position #(s): 014-688-0033-XXX Working Title: Sterile Insect Technique Team Member Classification: AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL) $18.47 - $22.03 Shall Consider: AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL) $17.77 - $21.23 AGRICULTURAL AIDE (SEASONAL) $17.73 - $19.63 # of Positions: 6 Work Location: Orange County Telework: In Office Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent Department Information The Pest Detection/Emergency Projects Branch (PD/EP) is responsible for the early detection and prompt eradication of serious exotic agricultural pests. Staffed by county and state inspectors, the Branch accomplishes its mission by conducting a statewide trapping program for exotic insect pests, by implementing special surveys for significant agricultural pests and plant diseases for which traps are not available, and by providing emergency eradication services using the best available technology. The primary objective of the emergency project component is to quickly and efficiently eradicate incipient infestations of serious agricultural pests, thereby preventing the permanent establishment and subsequent spread in California. Special Requirements * The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. 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 Filled Who May Apply This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. 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 Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Food & Agriculture Attn: Human Resource Branch JC-454838 1220 N Street, Room 242 Sacramento, CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Food & Agriculture Human Resource Branch JC-454838 1220 N Street, Room 242 Sacramento, CA 95814 ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-454838 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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 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. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Hiring Unit Contact: Ian Walters (714) 412-0992 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 California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Hard Copy Applications If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 06/2024 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. Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered. 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.

Created: 2025-01-11