Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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

Under supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent performs assignments of average difficulty in the field or office setting. These assignments may include activities related to animal welfare, animal health, food safety, emergency management and other special programs and functions. The Agriculture 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.

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!!

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

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 email and Microsoft applications
• Entering data in a computer database
• Operating a telephone 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 farms and milking parlors
• Inspecting livestock at farms, or other livestock facilities
• Climbing ladders on farms including milk and water tanks
• Learn aseptic sampling techniques for water, milk, and milk products
• 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 or barns
• Heavy machinery
• Extremes in temperature
• High levels of noise
• Various unpleasant odors
• Sick and diseased animals
• Steep or uneven terrain

The incumbent must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted during work, work well under pressure, completing assigned work, and meeting required deadlines.

The incumbent must follow CDFA, Division, and Branch employee health and safety policies.

This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the CDFA and based on the current telework policy. While the CDFA supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Information:

Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute for a completed state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 may be disqualified.

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.

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.

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Work at office, Remote work

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