AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL)

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Under direction of the Supervising Special Investigator, the incumbent independently assists in performing one or more of the Enforcement Branch activities that enables the Division to enforce California's weights and measures laws and regulations.

• Maintain files and provide support to the industry using established tares: review and document tare notices to ensure they were established properly; enter approved tare notices into the database; notify businesses of rejected tare notices by phone and/or email; assist the industry to provide the necessary documentation to approve tares; determine the correctness of weighmaster certificates through auditing tare documents; scan and electronically file all tare notices.
• Perform retail audit reviews on behalf of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), by traveling throughout the state and applying knowledge of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) laws and regulations. Complete and submit thorough retail inspection records in a timely manner.
• Prepare and maintain proper documentation through the Division's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping program to identify, input data, and upload inspection documents.
• Maintain sample and test standard chain-of-custody documentation.
• Collaborate with the Weighmaster Program clerk as needed by filing audit forms in master weighmaster files, reviewing applications for completeness, and making any follow-up calls.
• Maintain complaint log documenting consumer complaints, then forwarding them to the appropriate investigator for follow-up.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Duties for the job are performed inside or outside of buildings. Weather, temperature, lighting, and noise levels may vary. Terrain may vary from smooth and stable to irregular and unstable. Travel by State vehicle may be required throughout the workday to carry out assigned duties. A valid California driver license is required. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Incumbents must be able to move and position objects weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL)
• AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)
• AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-473262

Position #(s):

018-265-0032-996

Working Title:

Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)

Classification:

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL)

$19.94 - $22.68

Shall Consider:

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL)

$18.47 - $22.03

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)

$17.77 - $21.23

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Non-Tenured, Part-time - / Time

Department Information

Enforcement of California Weights and Measures laws and regulations is the responsibility of the Division of Measurement Standards (Division). The Division is comprised of two branches: the Laboratories Branch and the Enforcement Branch. Enforcement Branch activities are designed to ensure the correctness of commercial weighing and measuring devices; verify the quantity of both bulk and packaged commodities; and enforce quality, advertising and labeling standards for fuels, lubricants, and automotive products. Ensuring fair competition for industry and accurate value comparison for consumers are primary functions of the county/state programs. The Division maintains offices in Sacramento, Anaheim, and Fresno.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Food & Agriculture

Attn: Human Resource Branch JC-473262

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Food & Agriculture

Human Resource Branch JC-473262

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento, CA 95814

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-473262

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• School Transcripts
• Other - References

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The incumbent in this position must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government and industry representatives, work well under pressure, work cooperatively with other staff members in completing designated work, and meeting required deadlines.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:

Chelsea Lombardo

(916) 229-3029

chelsea.lombardo@cdfa.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Office of Civil Rights

(916) 654-1005

Civil_Rights@cdfa.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Hard Copy Applications

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 6/2024 version.

Additional Information

Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your tra