Fruit Fly Trapper

Description

POSITION TITLE:               Fruit Fly Trappers (2 immediate openings)

DEPARTMENT:                   Fruit Fly Eradication Program

LOCATION:                         San Jose, CA

REPORTS TO:                      Lead Agricultural Specialist or Designee

FLSA STATUS:                     Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION:              Pay Rate:   $23.76/Hour

The Cooperative Agricultural Support Services (CASS) is a Joint Powers Authority established as a partnership between the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the Counties of Yolo and Trinity. Over time, CASS has significantly expanded its reach across California, delivering essential support to the agricultural industry and its consumers.

CASS specializes in providing comprehensive human resources and administrative support services to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of agricultural programs. Its diverse program activities include agricultural inspections, pest prevention, and other critical initiatives administered by CDFA, county agricultural commissioners, and various public agencies.

By fostering collaboration and leveraging expertise, CASS continues to play a vital role in supporting California’s agricultural industry and safeguarding the quality and safety of its products.

Our current work includes:

· Agricultural Commodity Grading Program

· Grading using County, State, and Federal standards

· Emergency Pest Detection Trapping and Survey program

· Professional Develop and Educational Training

We are seeking enthusiastic trappers for our fruit fly eradication program!

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

· Follow established protocols for trapping and survey work. 

· Safely operate and maintain a motor vehicle to travel to designated work areas. 

· Service traps perform insect sweeps and visually inspect local plant hosts for target pest damage. 

· Remove suspect plant and insect samples from foliage or from a variety of insect collection tools and check for target pests.

· Draw and follow maps when performing field activities. Use GPS technology to site- register and package samples. Maintain site location and sample integrity. 

· Keep daily reports of work completed, i.e., number of traps serviced, properties treated, acreage surveyed, samples collected, and other information as needed. 

· Screen wet and dry traps for target pests (plant and insect).  Examine the contents of traps to make a preliminary identification of specimens that resemble target pests.

· Take prescribed action when a preliminary identification of a target pest is made which may include but is not limited to, drawing a map of the find site, completing a Pest Detection Report form, and placing the sample in an appropriate container.

· Initiate contact with a property owner or representative to conduct a visual survey, place traps, or carry out eradication activities.  

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School Diploma

· Valid Driver's License with good driving record

· Ability to adapt to a flexible work environment

· Self-Starter and proactive

· Excellent Oral and Written Communication skills

· Excellent Time Management and Organizational skills

· You must be at least 21 years old to rent a car from Enterprise.

COMPENSATION:

 Non-Exempt 

? $23.76 Pay Rate

? Benefits packages include medical benefits, matching retirement contributions, and annual and holiday leave.

? Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent in this position will be required, with or without reasonable accommodation, to stand and walk constantly; Must be able to lift 20 pounds on a very frequent basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis; Use repetitive arm and wrist motions; bend, stoop, twist, reach; and maintain visual acuity as well as possess normal color vision to differentiate color correctly. Drive and enter and exit the vehicle numerous times throughout the workday.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Duties for the job are performed inside or outside of buildings. Weather, temperature, lighting, and noise levels may constantly vary. Terrain may vary from smooth and stable to irregular and unstable. The incumbent may continually work with or around machinery or motorized equipment, work in a noisy environment and be exposed to dust, pollen, moisture, and temperature extremes. Driving a vehicle, as well as entering and exiting the vehicle numerous times throughout the workday, is required. 

Recruitment Process

Applicants are advised that as part of CASS's recruiting process, only Human Resources personnel are authorized to extend conditional or official employment offers. Individuals involved in the interview process are not authorized to discuss or negotiate salary, benefits, or other terms of employment. All compensation and employment-related discussions will be handled exclusively by Human Resources personnel to ensure consistency and compliance with agency policies.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to your application!

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