Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Under supervision of the Agricultural Pest Control Supervisor I, the Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal), performs varied and routine duties of average difficulty in a laboratory setting. This includes preliminary, insect pest diagnostic work that requires knowledge of the Pest Detection/Emergency Projects Branch (PD/EP) operations, organization, policies and issues. The incumbent examines fruit flies trapped in Southern California for the presence of fluorescent dye and separates these flies from other non-target insects in samples preserved in alcohol. Incumbent identifies other target insects that might be present. Incumbent also transports traps and supplies to and from various trapping field stations.
• Screen wet and dry traps for target insect pests such as, but not limited to, Mediterranean, Mexican, Oriental, and Melon fruit flies.
• Follow established protocols to examine insects submitted from trapping programs for the presence of fluorescent dye through the use of microscope, ultraviolet black-light, light magnifier, and forceps.
• Separate fruit flies and other target insects from non-target insects found in samples submitted from traps. This can include insect samples stored in isopropyl alcohol from McPhail traps and may include other debris.
• Prepare and submit suspect fruit flies and other target pests to lead for secondary inspection and further diagnostics.
• Assist in the accurate organization of technical data concerning trap and fly counts and trap locations.
• Submit daily reports to supervisor or lead at the end of each day when requested for reporting purposes.
• Maintain equipment and supplies needed for identification process.
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
The duties of this position are primarily indoors. The Identification Section laboratory is housed in modular trailers and furnished with desks, chairs, and office equipment. The Agricultural Technician Is work area includes a folding table, a chair, a dissecting microscope, an ultraviolent lamp, a white lamp, and various dissecting tools such as forceps and probes. The laboratory is kept dark much of the day so that fluorescent dye is visible.
The incumbent will be required to drive, exit and re-enter the work vehicle numerous times during the workday, must possess a valid CA drivers’ license and maintain a good standing driving record to operate a state motor vehicle safely and responsibly, be able to apply pesticides, work well under extreme time constraints, exercise good judgement, determine priorities, make appropriate well-thought out decisions, allocate staff and resources to achieve maximum results, maintain focus under conditions of duress, and provide accurate assessment of rapidly changing situations (ex. Multiple exotic pest detections requiring multiple operations).
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 06/2024 version.
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