Job Posting: AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III

Department of Food & Agriculture

JC-505134
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AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III
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


Del Norte County – Redwood Highway Station
18071 Hwy 199, O’Brien, OR, 97534
Location: US Hwy 199, 45 mi. northeast of Crescent City

Del Norte County – Smith River Station
17200 Hwy 101 North, Smith River, CA, 95567
Location: US Hwy 101, 7 mi. north of Smith River

El Dorado County – Meyers Station
3094 US Hwy 50, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96155
Location: US Highway 50, 1/2 mi. west of Meyers

Imperial County – Winterhaven Station
3510 West Interstate 8, Winterhaven, CA, 92283
Location: Interstate 8, 5 mi. west of Winterhaven

Lassen County – Long Valley Station
402-650 Hwy 395, Chilcoot, CA, 96105
Location: US Hwy 395, 21 mi. north of Reno, NV

Modoc County – Alturas Station
26297 US Hwy 395, Alturas, CA, 96101
Location: US Hwy 395, 4 mi. north of Alturas

Modoc County – Tulelake Station
22485 State Hwy 139-North, Canby, CA, 96015
Location: State Hwy 139, 23 mi. north of Canby

Mono County – Benton Station
27211 Hwy 6, Benton, CA, 93512
Location: US Hwy 6, 35 mi. north of Bishop

Mono County – Topaz Station
120117 Hwy 395, Topaz, CA, 96133
Location: US Hwy 395, 1/2 mi. south of CA/NV border

Nevada County – Truckee Station
12750 Interstate 80, Truckee, CA, 96161
Location: Interstate 80, 5 mi. east of Truckee

Riverside County – Blythe Station
7116 Interstate 10, Blythe, CA, 92225
Location: Interstate 10, 4 mi. east of Blythe

San Bernardino County – Mountain Pass Station
101488 Poppy Road, Nipton, CA, 92364
Location: Interstate 15, 7 miles South of Primm, NV

San Bernardino County – Needles Station
142150 Westbound I-40, Needles, CA, 92363
Location: Interstate 40, 6 mi. east of Needles

San Bernardino County – Vidal Station
US 95 State Hwy 62, Vidal Junction, CA, 92280
Location: 6 mi. north of Vidal

Siskiyou County – Dorris Station
51331 Hwy 97, Dorris, CA, 96023
Location: Hwy 97, 1/2 mi. South of Dorris

Siskiyou County – Hornbrook Station
14601 North Interstate 5, Hornbrook, CA, 96044
Location: Interstate 5, 1-1/2 mi. north of Hornbrook

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.).

Duties include but limited to:

  • 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

Job Code #:
JC-505134
Position #(s):
014-435-0032-XXX
Working Title:
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III
Classification:
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL)
$20.54 - $23.36
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL)
$19.02 - $22.69
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)
$18.30 - $21.87
AGRICULTURAL AIDE (SEASONAL)
$18.26 - $20.22
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Non-Tenured, Intermittent

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

Priority consideration will be given to applicants receiving state public assistance under the CalWORKs or Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF) programs. Applicants who receive state public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs or TANF recipient in the “Comments” section of the application. Applicants must submit verification of CalWORKs or TANF eligibility.

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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-505134
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-505134
1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento, CA 95814
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-505134
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 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
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.

Department Website: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PE/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html
Hiring Unit Contact:
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
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 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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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