Introduction
This recruitment is being conducted to hire for multiple positions within the Department Of Agriculture and to establish a referral pool to fill future positions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications.
PreEmployment Drug Screening andBackground: Potential new hires into thisclassification are required to successfully pass a preemployment drug screenand a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointmentcannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfullycompleted the background process. The County pays for the initial drugscreen.
Copy of Agriculture & Standards Program Aide 0824 by Employment Services Team DEFINITION
Under general supervision provides support services related to the enforcement of agricultural and weights and measures laws; and does related or other work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a parttime/temporary class in San Joaquin Countys Office of the Agricultural Commissioner. An employee in this class spends a substantial amount of time in the field driving to various locations throughout San Joaquin County and provides subprofessional assistance to Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspectors related to the enforcement of State agricultural and weights and measures administrative codes. As knowledge is gained incumbents typically work alone and must be able to make decisions regarding the identity of a pest.
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Assists licensed staff by performing support services related to the enforcement of agricultural and weights and measures laws.
- Assembles and baits a variety of pest detection traps or devices; places and maintains traps in good physical condition; inspects traps on a regular specified schedule.
- Collects transports and submits any specimens suspected of being target pests.
- Performs specific pest surveys; explains to the public the purposes and importance of the pest detection survey program.
- Keeps detailed records and maps of trap locations dates of servicing and trap conditions; prepares routine reports of work performed; assists with compiling annual crop report.
- May assist licensed staff with field inspections packing and shed inspections; may perform other support activities identification of target pests including insects diseases vertebrates and weeds.
KNOWLEDGE
Methods of pest trapping survey and recognition of target pests; and basic mathematics; basic practices of public relations; safe driving practices; basic computer use.
ABILITY
Follow written and oral instructions; perform outdoor manual labor relating to trap maintenance or in support of other agricultural or weights and measures programs in varying weather conditions; keep detailed records and prepare routine written reports; read maps and plot trap locations on maps; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work independently with minimal direct supervision.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
MobilityConstant driving; frequent walking; occasional sitting and standing for long periods pushing/pulling bending/squatting and basic keyboard operation; LiftingAbility to occasionally lift 5 to 30 pounds; VisionGood overall vision with constant color perception; frequent eye/hand coordination; depth perception peripheral vision and reading closeup work; DexterityFrequent reaching holding grasping and writing; occasional repetitive motion; Hearing/TalkingFrequent hearing normal speech and talking in person; occasional talking on the telephone/radio; Emotional/Special ConditionsConstant exposure to outdoor conditions; public contact and working alone; frequent concentration and exposure to hazardous materials; occasional decision making and exposure to outdoor situations.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age ancestry color creed marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation or belief pregnancy race religion sex or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov).
Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and upon request will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
BENEFITS
PartTime Employee Benefits: Parttime employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.
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