Job Posting: Summer Technician

Department of Food & Agriculture

JC-513091
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Summer Technician
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)

$18.30 - $21.87 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: 5/13/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under supervision of the Supervisor I, the Agricultural Technician I performs non-professional assignments of average difficulty in the field or office setting. These assignments may include activities related to animal health, food safety, emergency management and other special programs and functions. The Agricultural Technician I must have knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, the ability to communicate and follow both oral and written instructions and the ability to work with others as a team.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Gather, review, and summarize research data from program databases, research documents, and sample reports

• Compile information and data into a concise report for distribution to various stakeholders both internal and external

• Compile and format charts and data for the division annual report to summarize program work outcomes

• Attend advisory board meetings throughout the state to learn about AHFSS’ various programs

• Observe and participate in working group sessions to understand current issues and topics affecting agriculture

As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.  If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!


 

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

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are mostly conducted indoors, however incumbent may occasionally be required to work outside and under difficult conditions.


Indoor activities may include:


• Operating a computer with various software programs, including e-mail and word processing


• Entering data in a computer database


• Operating a telephone, facsimile, calculator, and copier


• Operating various filing drawers and bins


• Processing paperwork and samples


• Presenting to large groups


Outdoor activities may include:


• Working in livestock facilities at various locations including saleyards and milking parlors


• Inspecting livestock at farms, ranches, and saleyards or other livestock facilities


• Taking samples from livestock at farms, ranches, saleyards, or other livestock facilities


• Frequent travel by State vehicle or other modes of transportation to various locations in California


• Standing for extended periods of time


• Potential exposure to allergens


The incumbent may encounter:


• Confrontational, unfriendly, or irate individuals


• Quickly moving heavy gates


• Stampeding livestock


• Crowded milking parlors, feedlots, swine pens and broiler barns


• Heavy machinery


• Extremes in temperature


• High levels of noise


• Various unpleasant odors


• Sick and diseased animals


• Steep or uneven terrain


Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA’s Telework Policy.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-513091
Position #(s):
014-101-0034-XXX
Working Title:
Summer Technician
Classification:
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)
$18.30 - $21.87
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
4
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Department Information

The Animal Health and Food Safety Services division (AHFSS) is responsible for the safety and security of meat, poultry, and dairy products, along with other foods of animal origins. AHFSS provides services to protect the public and animal health through prevention, detection, and eradication of livestock and poultry diseases and dairy contamination incidents, including support for the Animal Health and Food Safety laboratory network in California. In addition, the division protects cattle owners against loss of animals by theft, straying or misappropriation through ongoing inspections and investigative services. The Division also provides services to prolong the effectiveness of antimicrobials through monitoring use in livestock and providing stewardship guidance and provides animal care oversight by ensuring covered products sold in California are from animals meeting minimum housing standards.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 5/13/2026

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 Resources Branch, JC 513091
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
Attn: Human Resources Branch, JC-513091
1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento, CA 95814
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-513091
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.
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:
Shelby Sterling
(916) 900-5000
shelby.sterling@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 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.

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