Plant Quarantine Supervisor

Position: PLANT QUARANTINE SUPERVISOR I
Job Description and Duties

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

To be considered for this Plant Quarantine Supervisor I job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please  to access the exam bulletin:

The Border Protection Stations Branch is recruiting to fill one (1) Plant Quarantine Supervisor I position located in Nevada County at the Truckee Border Protection Station.

Under the direction of the Plant Quarantine Supervisor II (PQS) II, the Plant Quarantine Supervisor I is responsible for overseeing Plant Quarantine Inspectors (PQI), Agricultural Technicians, and Agricultural Aides on rotating shifts, maintaining operational consistency. The PQS I performs regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests into California and oversees contracted employees and non-State workers in the facility.

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

Employees in this classification are routinely assigned to work weekends and holidays, and rotating work shifts including day, evening, and night. This job is performed outdoors in the private vehicle and truck inspection areas approximately 60% of the time. The remaining time is spent in an office environment. When working outdoors, the employee may be exposed to high-low temperature changes, variable climatic conditions such as rain, snow, wind, fumes, and odors.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The wearing of a uniform and use of safety equipment is required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* PLANT QUARANTINE SUPERVISOR I

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-494642

Position #(s):

-001

Working Title:

Plant Quarantine Supervisor I

Classification:

PLANT QUARANTINE SUPERVISOR I

$5,065.00 - $6,344.00

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:

Nevada County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services is a Division of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The employees of this division work to prevent the entry and spread of harmful pests in California. The Border Protection Stations Branch is considered the first line of defense. Their mission is to keep invasive exotic pests out of the state and to monitor pathways preventing or limiting the spread of pests within the state.

To accomplish this mission, the branch has two roles: quarantine regulatory compliance and enforcement and service to the agriculture industry and the public.

The Border Protection Stations Branch operates 16 border protection stations. Inspectors at these facilities check vehicles and commodities entering California from other states for agricultural pests and quarantine compliance. Collectively, these stations are one of the State's primary defenses in protecting against exotic pest infestations.

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

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

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 Cal Career Account at  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-494642

1220 N Street, Room…