Agricultural Technician ; Seasonal

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)

Department of Food & Agriculture – California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Animal Health Branch (AHB)

Job Code: JC-493305
Position #:

-982
Multiple positions available

Salary: $18.30 – $21.87 per hour (minimum salary for new-to-state candidates applies)

Location:

San Bernardino County, in‑office (telework not offered)

Employment Type:

Non‑Tenured, Intermittent (temporary)

Work Location:

San Bernardino County, CA
Final Filing Date:
Until Filled

The Animal Health Branch protects public health, animal agriculture, and the economy from catastrophic animal diseases. Under the supervision of a Veterinarian, the Agricultural Technician I will perform a variety of office and field functions to support emergency animal disease responses:

• Field support to control animal pests and diseases
• Data entry and management to aid the control of animal pests and diseases

Additional duties are outlined in the attached duty statement.

• Valid California Driver’s License (CDL) – provide number, class, expiration date, endorsements and restrictions on application
• Meet the minimum qualifications listed in the Classification Specification (see attached document)

Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors, with occasional work under difficult conditions. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. Medical evaluation and annual fit testing for respiratory protective equipment are required. Follow CDFA employee health and safety policies. Refer to the duty statement for detailed working conditions.

Submit a complete application package electronically via your Cal Career account (preferred). Hard copies may be mailed or dropped off at the address provided. Include all required documents; incomplete applications may not be considered.

• State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) – in electronic form or printed copy with accompanying documents
• Additional documents: duty statement, any relevant transcripts or degrees if required by the classification

Benefits information available on the CalHR and CalPERS websites.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Angelina Mwaniki
(916) 900‑5026

EEO Contact – Office of Civil Rights:
(916) 654‑1005

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation. The State also enforces a drug‑free workplace policy.