Fruit Fly Trapper

POSITION TITLE: Fruit Fly Trapper

DEPARTMENT: CPD

LOCATION: Los Angeles

REPORTS TO: Area Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Full-time Temporary Hourly

COMPENSATION: $24.95/Hour

The Cooperative Agricultural Support Services (CASS) is a Joint Powers Authority that was originally formed as a partnership between the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the Counties of Yolo and Trinity. Since that time CASS services have expanded throughout California to support the agricultural industry and the consumers of its products by providing human resources and administrative support services. CASS works with programs administered by CDFA county agricultural commissioners and other public agencies. Our current work includes:

Agricultural Commodity Grading Program

Grading using County State and Federal standards

Emergency Pest Detection Trapping and Survey program

Professional Develop and Educational Training

We are seeking enthusiastic Fruit Fly Trapper to join our Fruit Fly Eradication Program!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Follow established protocols for trapping and survey work.

Safely operate and maintain a motor vehicle to travel to designated work areas.

Service traps perform insect sweeps and visually inspect local plant hosts for target pest damage.

Remove suspect plant and insect samples from foliage or from a variety of insect collection tools and check for target pests.

Draw and follow maps when performing field activities. Use GPS technology to site- register and package samples. Maintain site location and sample integrity.

Keep daily reports of work completed i.e. number of traps serviced properties treated acreage surveyed samples collected and other information as needed.

Screen wet and dry traps for target pests (plant and insect). Examine the contents of traps to make a preliminary identification of specimens that resemble target pests.

Take prescribed action when a preliminary identification of a target pest is made which may include but is not limited to drawing a map of the find site completing a Pest Detection Report form and placing the sample in an appropriate container.

Initiate contact with a property owner or representative to conduct a visual survey place traps or carry out eradication activities.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma

Valid Drivers License with good driving record

Ability to adapt to a flexible work environment

Self-Starter and proactive

Excellent Oral and Written Communication skills

Excellent Time Management and Organizational skills

You must be at least 21 years old to rent a car from Enterprise.

COMPENSATION:

• Non-Exempt
• $ $24.95 Pay Rate
• Benefits packages include medical benefits matching retirement contributions and annual and holiday leave.
• Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent in this position will be required with or without reasonable accommodation to stand and walk constantly; Must be able to lift 20 pounds on a very frequent basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis; Use repetitive arm and wrist motions; bend stoop twist reach; and maintain visual acuity as well as possess normal color vision to differentiate color correctly. Drive and enter and exit the vehicle numerous times throughout the workday.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Duties for the job are performed inside or outside of buildings. Weather temperature lighting and noise levels may constantly vary. Terrain may vary from smooth and stable to irregular and unstable. The incumbent may continually work with or around machinery or motorized equipment work in a noisy environment and be exposed to dust pollen moisture and temperature extremes. Driving a vehicle as well as entering and exiting the vehicle numerous times throughout the workday is required.

Recruitment Process

Applicants are advised that as part of CASSs recruiting process only Human Resources personnel are authorized to extend conditional or official employment offers. Individuals involved in the interview process are not authorized to discuss or negotiate salary benefits or other terms of employment. All compensation and employment-related discussions will be handled exclusively by Human Resources personnel to ensure consistency and compliance with agency policies.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to your application!