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AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III (SEASONAL)

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State of California

El Dorado, AR (In Person)

$45,656 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/6/2026

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Job Description

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III
Department of Food & Agriculture
JC-523527
•AGRICULTURAL
TECHNICIAN III
AGRICULTURAL
TECHNICIAN III
(SEASONAL) $20.54•$23.36 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:
Until Filled Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. Under direction of the Station Manager or Shift Supervisor, the Agricultural Technician III (Ag Tech III) independently performs the most difficult and varied regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests into California. The Ag Tech III acts as the program expert directing proper inspection of vehicles for compliance with agricultural commodity quarantine laws and regulations and the determination of admissibility of agricultural commodities. 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 . Working Conditions Employees in this classification are routinely assigned to rotating work shifts including day, evening, night, weekends, and holidays. This job is performed outdoors, in the private vehicle and truck inspection areas approximately 80% 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, rain, fog, dust, fumes, gases, and odors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Required to follow departmental grooming and uniform standards. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III
(SEASONAL)
AGRICULTURAL AIDE
(SEASONAL)
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I
(SEASONAL)
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II
(SEASONAL) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:
JC-523527
Position #(s): 014-431-0032-XXX
Working Title:
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III
Classification:
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN III
(SEASONAL) $20.54•$23.36 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider:
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II
(SEASONAL) $19.02•$22.69 AGRICULTURAL
TECHNICIAN I
(SEASONAL) $18.30•$21.87 AGRICULTURAL AIDE (SEASONAL) $18.26•$20.22 # of
Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
El Dorado County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Non-Tenured, Intermittent Department Information This position is located at the Meyers Border Protection Station. The Mission of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is to safeguard a resilient food system and promote an equitable marketplace, cultivating a California grown food supply that is globally recognized for innovation, quality, and sustainability. The California Department of Food and Agriculture operates 16 Border Protection Stations (BPS) across California. Staff at the BPS facilities must check vehicles and commodities entering California from other states for agricultural pests and quarantine compliance. Collectively, these stations are California's first line of defense in protecting against invasive pest infestations.
https:
//www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/PE/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html 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