Agricultural Biology Technician

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　　Agricultural Biology Technician

　　Salary

　　$49,358.40 - $59,987.20 Annually

　　Location

　　Placerville, CA

　　Job Type

　　Limited Term (e.g. grant funded)

　　Job Number

　　2401-4404LT

　　Department

　　Agriculture Commission

　　Opening Date

　　01/17/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description

　　THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

　　The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

　　AGRICULTURE COMMISSION

　　The Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures (https://edcgov.us/Government/Ag/) prima ry mission is to protect, enhance, and promote the preservation of agriculture and the environment, sustain public health, safety, and the welfare of all citizens. The Department is committed to assisting the residents of El Dorado County through various programs and services including, but not limited to: pesticide registration and regulation, nursery inspections and compliance, organic production, pest detection, weed abatement, crop statistics, wildlife services, land use and consumer information, and more.

　　THE OPPORTUNITY

　　Perform a variety of field and office support duties in support of Agricultural and Weights and Measures programs and projects. Assignments tend to be intermittent and/or seasonal, and responsibilities provide experience in Agricultural Biology without requiring State certification.

　　The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

　　Set and record the findings of various insects and other pest traps.

　　Respond to and investigate inquiries from the public; investigate complaints and prepare an appropriate response.

　　Survey fields, orchards, gardens and mills to locate pests; inspect range and farmland, roadsides, warehouses, and farm buildings.

　　Examine plant materials in nurseries for insect pests and plant diseases; place and inspect insect traps as required.

　　Examine various agricultural products at point of origin or at markets for compliance with standards.

　　Perform pesticide monitoring inspections for pre-application, application and field worker safety; inspect equipment and storage facilities and review records maintained.

　　Prepare and conduct appropriate training sessions.

　　For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/850245?keywords=agriculture%20biology%20%20&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

　　Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:

　　Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.

　　Experience:

　　One (1) year of public contact which included explaining services and/or procedures to the public, OR one (1) year of experience ensuring public compliance with various rules and/or regulations.

　　Equivalent to completion of two years of college which includes at least ten units in agriculture or biological science is desirable.

　　Other Requirements:

　　Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Specified positions may require a Class B license operate a three-axle truck with large-scale weighing equipment.

　　Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/850245?keywords=agriculture%20biology%20%20&pagetype=classSpecifications) to view the minimum qualifications for Agriculture Biology Technician, as well as physical, environmental, and working conditions.

　　SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

　　Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

　　If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Britton Daniels in Human Resources at [email protected].

　　Click here to get tips for applying with the County.

　　RECRUITMENT PROCESS

　　The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

　　Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100%):

　　A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

　　Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

　　For more information on the recruitment process, click here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HumanResources/Pages/Recruitment.aspx) .

　　Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

　　ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

　　The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Agricultural Biology Technician. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

　　If you are interested in the position of Agricultural Biology Technician within any County department, please submit your application.

　　We currently have the following vacancies:

　　One (1) limited term vacancy in the Agriculture Department, located in Placerville, CA. Limited term appointments are at-will appointments in the unclassified service that unless earlier terminated, terminate automatically at the end of the specific project for which the appointment is made. The current vacancy is anticipated to end 06/30/2026. Employees serving under a limited term appointment receive benefits (health, retirement, and paid leave benefits) but are not considered regular employees.

　　Click here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HumanResources/faq) for Frequently Asked Questions.

　　The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

　　Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

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　　40 miles from Downtown Sacramento

　　50 miles from Sacramento Airport

　　129 miles to San Francisco

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　　Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports

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　　The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

　　For your Health and Well-Being:

　　Medical

　　Dental

　　Vision

　　Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

　　Basic Life Insurance

　　Long Term Disability (LTD)

　　Discounts on gym memberships

　　For your Financial Future:

　　CalPERS Retirement

　　Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

　　Optional Life Insurance

　　For your Work/Life Balance:

　　Paid Holidays

　　Floating Holidays

　　Vacation and sick leave accruals

　　To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado

　　please visit our website located here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/Risk/Documents/2023/GE%20Benefit%20Summary%2012-7-2022.pdf) .

　　Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

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　　Supplemental questions play an important role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

　　I acknowledge receipt of this information

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　　This position requires working primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, occasionally exposed to fumes, dust and noise levels associated with construction equipment; work above and below ground level and in confined spaces. Are you willing to work in this environment?

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　　Describe your experience working with the public. Include how you established and maintained effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of your work. Include in your response name of employer(s) and date(s) of employment where you obtained this experience.

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　　Describe your experience complying with laws, rules, and regulations related to the storage, transportation, and application of various pesticides. Include in your response name of employer(s) and date(s) of employment where you obtained this experience.

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　　Describe your experience identifying crops, plants, and trees. Include in your response name of employer(s) and date(s) of employment where you obtained this experience.

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　　Describe your experience performing survey work utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS). Include in your response name of employer(s) and date(s) of employment where you obtained this experience.

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　　This position is for a Limited Term. Limited Term employees at considered at-will and this position will not obtain civil service status and the assignment is limited in duration. Are you willing to accept employment as Limited Term?

　　Required Question