Agricultural Technician ; Seasonal

Job Title and Summary

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)

Department:
California Department of Food & Agriculture, Animal Health Branch

Job Code: JC-493736 | Positions:
Multiple | Final Filing Date:
Until Filled

Salary: $18.30 - $21.87 per hour (minimum salary for new to state candidates or alternate range)

Location:

Tulare County, California | Telework:
In Office | Job Type: Non‑Tenured, Intermittent

The Animal Health Branch (AHB) functions as California’s organized, professional veterinary medical unit to protect public health, animal agriculture, and the economy from catastrophic animal diseases and other related health and agricultural problems. AHB addresses livestock diseases and issues that require statewide coordinated resources; implements programs that protect public health and animal agriculture; and ensures the availability, affordability, and wholesomeness of food.

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Veterinarian, the Agricultural Technician I will perform a variety of office and field functions of average difficulty in support of an emergency animal disease response. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Field support to control animal pests and diseases
• Data entry and management to aid the control of animal pests and diseases
• Support field investigations and sample collection as directed by the supervising veterinarian
• Assist in the implementation of animal disease prevention and control programs
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of activities, results, and reporting.

Additional duties are described in the attached Duty Statement. Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work is conducted indoors and outdoors and may require working under difficult conditions. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. Medical evaluation for respiratory protective equipment and annual fit testing and training are required. The incumbent must follow CDFA, Division, and Branch employee health and safety policies.

Additional working conditions are described in the Duty Statement.

Applicants must possess a valid California Driver’s License (CDL). Please provide CDL number, class, expiration date, and endorsements/restrictions on your application.

Minimum qualifications are specified in the Class Specification. Applicants must meet those qualifications. Refer to the Classification Specification for details.

• Electronic via Cal Career Account (preferred)
• By Mail
• Drop‑off
• Print Job​
• Save Job​

Complete the Application Package, including the Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and any required documents. Submit electronically through Cal Career () or provide a hard copy as described below.

Mail or drop‑off applications must include code JC-493736. Mail address:

Department of Food & Agriculture
Human Resource Branch JC-493736
1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento, CA 95814

Drop‑off location:

Department of Food & Agriculture
Human Resource Branch JC-493736
1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento, CA 95814

All mail or drop‑off applications must include JC-493736 and are accepted Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

• Current Version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 (or electronic equivalent)
• Experience and education documentation that demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications
• Resume is optional

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations when contact is made to schedule the interview. For assistance, contact the EEO office listed below.

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

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 (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave,…