Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Under the general supervision of the Agricultural Program Supervisor I (APS I), the incumbent will plan and organize and direct the work of a small crew for various pest delimitation programs, maintain pest trapping routes, coordinate the application of pesticides, maintain pesticide inventory and vehicle fleet, oversee pesticide applications performed by outside vendors, lead fruit removal and tree removal, communicate with the public at educational public meetings, coordinate with other agencies, and perform various insect/disease surveys for the emergency eradication of targeted pests . These activities include overseeing treatment activities, preparing written reports, performing quality control inspections for treatment-survey-trapping programs, training new employees, and acting as the back-up trapper/applicator. The incumbent will act as lead in preparing detection, delimitation, and eradication assignments and reports according to Action Plans or program recommendations.
• Direct and lead a small crew of seasonal employees in the application of pesticide/survey work for the emergency eradication of target pests such as, but not limited to various fruit flies, Japanese Beetle (JB), spongy moth (SM), European Grape Vine Moth (EGVM).
• Plan, organize, and monitor the daily operations of a treatment/trapping and survey program and outside vendors to ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures, and State laws, rules, and regulations; enforce and implement new procedures or processes with seasonal employees, when necessary.
• Assemble equipment and mix chemicals using the appropriate treatment and equipment method; assure that Department is in compliance of all pesticide rules and regulations.
• Lead 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 cooperative working relationships in all situations using tact and interpersonal skills at all times.
• On a needed basis, travel to various locations throughout the State operating a state vehicle safely and responsibly in order to inspects routes, survey areas, and treatment activities to assure that work is performed at an acceptable level.
• Inform management on changes/improvements needed to assure that the program is biologically sound.
• Train seasonal employees on proper host identification, drawing property diagrams, correct trap placement, baiting/application procedures, the biological aspects of the pest, etc.
• Train seasonal employees on ground bait application using the solo backpack sprayer, truck mounted ground treatment equipment, soil drench and the use of a pressurized spray nozzle and other equipment as needed.
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
The duties of this position are primarily conducted outdoors and may be exposed to extreme temperatures and weather, uneven terrain, and various noise levels. 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.
The incumbent is required to drive and operate a motor vehicle safely and responsibly, be able to apply pesticides, haul loads of fruit and/or removed trees, perform survey work, and work well under extreme time constraints, exercise good judgment, determine priorities, make appropriate well-thought out decisions, allocate staff and resources to achieve maximum results, maintain focus under conditions of duress, and provide 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, and be able to meet required deadlines.
The incumbent may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
The incumbent will be required to travel by State or rental vehicle or other public transportation systems to various locations throughout the state to perform field activities. Travel is essential and the incumbent will travel to various locations throughout the state to attend meetings or training related to pest detection, treatment and to assist other offices with detection and treatment efforts is required.
