What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ag Biology/Standards Tech (extra-hire) position at Calaveras, County of (CA)?
JOB
This is a seasonal position, working 20-24 hours per week from approximately the end of April until the beginning of November.Under general supervision offers varied technical and administrative support to Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspectors performing routine inspections, enforcing agricultural and weights and measures programs and projects. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a technical support class performing a variety of field and office duties in support of Agricultural and Weights and Measures programs and projects. Employees in this classification are not required to possess the State certification necessary as a minimum qualification to enter the Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector classifications. Job duties are normally performed in areas not requiring certification or in areas where seasonal certificates may be issued by the Department of Food and Agriculture. Incumbents normally work under the guidance of a licensed Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector but may be assigned to fieldwork on their own. An employee in this class is responsible for performing technical fieldwork related to trapping, identifying, and eradicating pests; educating and communicating with the public; assisting licensed staff with special projects and activities; and maintaining field and office records. Incumbents are expected to become familiar with State agricultural and weights and measure administrative codes and may be assigned to perform work in the field or office as needed.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Leads and performs a variety of non-licensed technical and administrative support duties related to the enforcement of agricultural and weights and measures laws.Prepares reports of inspections, tests, investigations and other activities as directed.Performs pest surveys by assembling and baiting pest detection traps or devices; places and maintains traps in good physical conditions; inspects traps regularly and records results; performs other technical duties as assigned to assist licensed staff.Communicates with the public to convey the purposes and importance of the pest detection survey program and/or other assigned programs.Assists licensed staff in inspection of fruits, vegetables, nuts, honey, eggs and other agricultural commodities in markets, packing houses and storage areas for compliance with regulations relating to standards and grades.As directed, inspects nurseries and seeds for compliance with laws and regulations.As directed, applies pesticides as appropriate for the control of weed, insect and vertebrate pests in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.Assists with inspections of incoming and certain outgoing shipments of plant material for evidence of disease, insect and weed pests which are prohibited.As directed, inspects apiaries for honeybee diseases and other pests.Assists with inspections of nurseries for compliance with regulations relating to labeling, grades and standards of cleanliness.Assists with inspection and testing of commercial weighing and measuring devices for compliance with laws and regulations.Assists in inspection of licensed weighmasters for compliance with established laws and regulations.Prepares and conducts appropriate training sessions.Performs maintenance on departmental equipment.Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Must be willing to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must possess a valid Class C California driver's license (or other state equivalent) issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles may be required.
This is a seasonal position, working 20-24 hours per week from approximately the end of April until the beginning of November.Under general supervision offers varied technical and administrative support to Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspectors performing routine inspections, enforcing agricultural and weights and measures programs and projects. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a technical support class performing a variety of field and office duties in support of Agricultural and Weights and Measures programs and projects. Employees in this classification are not required to possess the State certification necessary as a minimum qualification to enter the Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector classifications. Job duties are normally performed in areas not requiring certification or in areas where seasonal certificates may be issued by the Department of Food and Agriculture. Incumbents normally work under the guidance of a licensed Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector but may be assigned to fieldwork on their own. An employee in this class is responsible for performing technical fieldwork related to trapping, identifying, and eradicating pests; educating and communicating with the public; assisting licensed staff with special projects and activities; and maintaining field and office records. Incumbents are expected to become familiar with State agricultural and weights and measure administrative codes and may be assigned to perform work in the field or office as needed.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Leads and performs a variety of non-licensed technical and administrative support duties related to the enforcement of agricultural and weights and measures laws.Prepares reports of inspections, tests, investigations and other activities as directed.Performs pest surveys by assembling and baiting pest detection traps or devices; places and maintains traps in good physical conditions; inspects traps regularly and records results; performs other technical duties as assigned to assist licensed staff.Communicates with the public to convey the purposes and importance of the pest detection survey program and/or other assigned programs.Assists licensed staff in inspection of fruits, vegetables, nuts, honey, eggs and other agricultural commodities in markets, packing houses and storage areas for compliance with regulations relating to standards and grades.As directed, inspects nurseries and seeds for compliance with laws and regulations.As directed, applies pesticides as appropriate for the control of weed, insect and vertebrate pests in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.Assists with inspections of incoming and certain outgoing shipments of plant material for evidence of disease, insect and weed pests which are prohibited.As directed, inspects apiaries for honeybee diseases and other pests.Assists with inspections of nurseries for compliance with regulations relating to labeling, grades and standards of cleanliness.Assists with inspection and testing of commercial weighing and measuring devices for compliance with laws and regulations.Assists in inspection of licensed weighmasters for compliance with established laws and regulations.Prepares and conducts appropriate training sessions.Performs maintenance on departmental equipment.Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Must be willing to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must possess a valid Class C California driver's license (or other state equivalent) issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles may be required.
