What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pest Detection Specialist (Extra-Help) position at County of San Mateo?
Pest Detection Specialists deploy a variety of insect traps throughout San Mateo County and conduct routine field inspections to detect exotic agricultural pests such as Medfly, Mexfly, Japanese Beetle, oriental fruit fly, gypsy moth, glassy-winged sharpshooter and other exotic insects. This position is available from April 15, 2025 through November 28, 2025. Staff in these positions work Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
San Mateo County is both an urban and rural county with a $137 million-dollar agricultural industry. The county is one of the leading producers of greenhouse and field grown nursery crops, including cut flowers, in the state. Other major crops include artichokes, beans, Brussels sprouts, leeks, peas, and pumpkins. Pest Detection Specialists play a crucial role in keeping San Mateo County free of exotic insect pests.Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures will screen materials as they are received and will directly contact qualified applicants for further consideration.
If you are interested in this position, please fax, email, or mail your résumé. Please include the words "Pest Detection Specialist –Seasonal Position" in the subject area of email submissions. All submitted materials should be in a Word or PDF format. Applications are not accepted online.
San Mateo County
Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures
Attn: Gerardo Ibarra
728 Heller Street, P.O. Box 999
Redwood City, CA 94064-0999
Fax: (650) 365-3906
Email: gibarra@smcgov.org
About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
San Mateo County is both an urban and rural county with a $137 million-dollar agricultural industry. The county is one of the leading producers of greenhouse and field grown nursery crops, including cut flowers, in the state. Other major crops include artichokes, beans, Brussels sprouts, leeks, peas, and pumpkins. Pest Detection Specialists play a crucial role in keeping San Mateo County free of exotic insect pests.Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Contact property owners and obtain permission to set traps
- Deploy insect traps and inspect for presence of pests
- Make tentative identification of trapped pests and report findings
- Prepare periodic reports on activities such as maintaining a daily log
- Perform related duties as assigned
- California driver license
- Excellent public contact skills and the ability to learn quickly and work. independently in the field, using good judgment and making appropriate decisions
- Experience in agricultural pest detection or vector control and/or college coursework in the agricultural, horticultural or biological sciences preferred, but not required
The Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures will screen materials as they are received and will directly contact qualified applicants for further consideration.
If you are interested in this position, please fax, email, or mail your résumé. Please include the words "Pest Detection Specialist –Seasonal Position" in the subject area of email submissions. All submitted materials should be in a Word or PDF format. Applications are not accepted online.
San Mateo County
Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures
Attn: Gerardo Ibarra
728 Heller Street, P.O. Box 999
Redwood City, CA 94064-0999
Fax: (650) 365-3906
Email: gibarra@smcgov.org
About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
Salary : $28 - $36
