Agricultural Technician ; Seasonal

Job Posting:

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)

Department of Food & Agriculture

JC-532451 -

JC-532451 - AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)

$18.30 - $21.87 per Hour
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/1/2026

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

Under supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent performs assignments of average difficulty in the field or office setting. These assignments may include activities related to animal welfare, animal health, food safety, emergency management and other special programs and functions. The Agriculture Technician I must have knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, the ability to communicate and follow both oral and written instructions and the ability to work with others as a team.

As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

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

The duties of this position are mostly conducted indoors; however, incumbent may occasionally be required to work outside and under difficult conditions.

• Operating a computer with various software programs, including email and Microsoft applications
• Entering data in a computer database
• Operating a telephone and copier
• Operating various filing drawers and bins
• Processing paperwork and samples
• Presenting to large groups
• Working in livestock facilities at various locations including farms and milking parlors
• Inspecting livestock at farms, or other livestock facilities
• Climbing ladders on farms including milk and water tanks
• Learn aseptic sampling techniques for water, milk, and milk products
• Frequent travel by State vehicle or other modes of transportation to various locations in California
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Potential exposure to allergens

The incumbent may encounter:

• Confrontational, unfriendly, or irate individuals
• Quickly moving heavy gates
• Stampeding livestock
• Crowded milking parlors or barns
• Extremes in temperature
• High levels of noise
• Various unpleasant odors
• Sick and diseased animals

The incumbent must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted during work, work well under pressure, completing assigned work, and meeting required deadlines.

The incumbent must follow CDFA, Division, and Branch employee health and safety policies.

This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the CDFA and based on the current telework policy. While the CDFA supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL) $18.30 - $21.87 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

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