Pest Detection Specialist (Extra-Help)

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　　Pest Detection Specialist (Extra-Help)

　　Salary

　　$27.12 - $33.89 Hourly

　　Location

　　County of San Mateo, CA

　　Job Type

　　Extra Help

　　Job Number

　　POSTING ONLY (J067)

　　Department

　　Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　3/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Description

　　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 4, 2024 through November 30, 2024. 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.

　　Examples Of Duties

　　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

　　Qualifications

　　Requirements:

　　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

　　Application/Examination

　　NOTE: Due to the volume of applications for these positions, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as this position may be filled anytime within the process.

　　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: [email protected]

　　If you have questions, please contact Gerardo Ibarra at (650) 363-4215 or (650) 222-2219.

　　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 is committed to advancing equity in order 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.

　　Please visit www.smcgov.org/media/100151/download?inline= for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.

　　Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.

　　As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.

　　County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.

　　Agency

　　County of San Mateo

　　Address

　　County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 455 County Center Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

　　Phone

　　(650) 363-4343 (650) 363-4303

　　Website

　　https://jobs.smcgov.org

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