Agricultural Technician III; Seasonal at Department of Food & Agriculture San Bernardino County, CA

Job Description and Duties

Under general supervision of the Agriculture Program Supervisor II (APS II), the Agricultural Technician III conducts the more complex shell egg and liquid egg product inspections for compliance with the California Food and Agriculture Code (CCR) and the Food and Agriculture Code (FAC) as applied to quality, size, grade, labeling, bio‑security, food safety, container and refrigeration egg laws and regulations.

• Independently perform the more challenging shell egg and liquid egg product inspections at retail facilities to ensure compliance with CCR and FAC and relay any questions or concerns to APS II.
• Perform retail egg inspections at Certified Farmer’s Markets, communicate regulatory requirements to market vendors, market managers, and County Agricultural Commissioner staff.
• Verify that each facility selling eggs in California is properly registered with Egg Safety and Quality Management (ESQM); provide a new registration to the facility if current information changes.

The duties are conducted primarily outdoors at egg production and distribution facilities. The Agricultural Technician III travels often to establishments throughout an assigned geographical area to conduct inspections and to conduct reviews on behalf of the USDA and the FDA. Egg wholesale and distribution facilities usually have wet, slippery floors, are noisy, and have many potential hazards such as moving equipment, heavy overhead structures, and sharp knives.

The incumbent must work in cold dry coolers, freezers, warm humid processing areas, and seasonal environmental conditions while inspecting buildings and surrounding property. Drive to various locations throughout the assigned area is required on a daily basis. The incumbent must follow California Department of Food and Agriculture employee health and safety policies.

• Valid California Drivers License (CDL) is required. Applicants must provide CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

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

Required application documents include the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or the Electronic State Employment Application) and the minimum qualifications evidence. Resume is optional.