The Placer County Agriculture Department is currently recruiting for Agricultural Aides to perform invasive weed survey and control work for the 2016 field season. Positions are based in Auburn, but will primarily work in the Sierra’s between Auburn and North Lake Tahoe. Agricultural Aide positions are seasonal and will run April – October. Please contact Ed King, Deputy Agricultural Commissioner, at (530) 889-7372 or eking@placer.ca.gov for more information. Placer County Job Posting Recruitment #2016-19015-01 |
Salary: | $12.18 - $14.81 hourly |
Department: | Agriculture |
Job Type: | Open |
Date Opened: | 2/11/2016 8:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline: | 3/14/2016 11:00:00 PM |
Employment Type: | Temporary/Extra Help |
Work Location: | Auburn Area (Applegate, Auburn, Colfax, Foresthill, Meadow Vista, Penryn) |
HR Analyst: | Kelly Tourville |
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INTRODUCTION The Placer County Agriculture Department has upcoming vacancies for the classification of Agricultural Inspector Aide. Primary responsibilities include protecting the agricultural industry by detecting and eradicating detrimental and invasive pests. Positions are based in Auburn, but require extensive fieldwork throughout the county in a variety of environments and weather conditions. Botany, entomology, and GIS experience is desired. A valid driver's license is required. These vacancies are temporary/extra help assignments and are limited to 1,000 hours, or 960 hours for CalPERS retired annuitants, per fiscal year and are not eligible for benefits. Appointments made from the list of candidates are not eligible for transition to permanent status. These positions are unclassified and, as such, serve at the will and pleasure of the Appointing Authority. POSITION INFORMATION Individuals may be assigned to one of several seasonal programs including general pest detection, noxious weed eradication, or Pierce's disease/glassy-winged sharpshooter detection. All positions involve a significant amount of field work, requiring driving, standing, lifting, bending, squatting, walking, and hiking. A majority of the work is conducted outdoors, often in hot summer weather, and/or in remote locations. Some pesticide use may be required, depending on the assignment. All positions include a considerable amount of paperwork and record keeping. DEFINITION To place, inspect, and maintain insect traps; to perform pest surveys; weed eradication; and to provide general assistance to agricultural department staff. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from higher level agricultural department staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the applicant's responsibility to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below: License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of:
Ability to:
SELECTION PROCEDURE The Agricultural Department will review the submitted application materials of all applicants and will contact the most highly qualified applicants to schedule a hiring interview with department management staff. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination, which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation, sign a constitutional oath and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation and/or be bonded. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment and retaliation is prohibited and that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All recruitment, hiring, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. Please contact the Personnel Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Bottom of Form |
Ed King Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer Agriculture | Weights & Measures (530) 889-7372 | (530) 823-1698 fax | placer.ca.gov |