AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)

Summer Technician Department of Food & Agriculture

JC-513091

- Summer Technician

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I

(SEASONAL) $18.30 - $21.87 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:

5/13/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under supervision of the Supervisor I, the Agricultural Technician I performs non-professional assignments of average difficulty in the field or office setting. These assignments may include activities related to animal health, food safety, emergency management and other special programs and functions. The Agricultural Technician I must have knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, the ability to communicate and follow both oral and written instructions and the ability to work with others as a team. Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Gather, review, and summarize research data from program databases, research documents, and sample reports
• Compile information and data into a concise report for distribution to various stakeholders both internal and external
• Compile and format charts and data for the division annual report to summarize program work outcomes
• Attend advisory board meetings throughout the state to learn about AHFSS' various programs
• Observe and participate in working group sessions to understand current issues and topics affecting agriculture 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!! You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions The duties of this position are mostly conducted indoors, however incumbent may occasionally be required to work outside and under difficult conditions.

Indoor activities may include:

• Operating a computer with various software programs, including e-mail and word processing
• Entering data in a computer database
• Operating a telephone, facsimile, calculator, and copier
• Operating various filing drawers and bins
• Processing paperwork and samples
• Presenting to large groups Outdoor activities may include:
• Working in livestock facilities at various locations including saleyards and milking parlors
• Inspecting livestock at farms, ranches, and saleyards or other livestock facilities
• Taking samples from livestock at farms, ranches, saleyards, or other livestock facilities
• Frequent travel by State vehicle or other modes of transportation to various locations in California
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Potential exposure to allergens The incumbent may encounter:
• Confrontational, unfriendly, or irate individuals
• Quickly moving heavy gates
• Stampeding livestock
• Crowded milking parlors, feedlots, swine pens and broiler barns
• Heavy machinery
• Extremes in temperature
• High levels of noise
• Various unpleasant odors
• Sick and diseased animals
• Steep or uneven terrain Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent's ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA's Telework Policy.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I

(SEASONAL) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-513091

Position #(s): 014-101-0034-XXX

Working Title:

Summer Technician

Classification:

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I

(SEASONAL) $18.30 - $21.87 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

4

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Non-Tenured, Intermittent Department Information The Animal Health and Food Safety Services division (AHFSS) is responsible for the safety and security of meat, poultry, and dairy products, along with other foods of animal origins. AHFSS provides services to protect the public and animal health through prevention, detection, and eradication of livestock and poultry diseases and dairy contamination incidents, including support for the Animal Health and Food Safety laboratory network in California. In addition, the division protects cattle owners against loss of animals by theft, straying or misappropriation through ongoing inspections and investigative services. The Division also provides services to prolong the effectiveness of antimicrobials through monitoring use in livestock and providing stewardship guidance and provides animal care oversight by ensuring covered products sold in California are from animals meeting minimum housing standards. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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:

5/13/2026