AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Agriculture Program Supervisor I, the Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) will independently perform field or laboratory support duties for various fruit fly delimitation programs. This role includes maintaining fruit fly trapping routes, coordinating pesticide applications and inventory, overseeing work by external vendors, performing fruit and tree removals, and conducting insect/disease surveys. The incumbent will work both independently and in cooperation with other staff, ensuring quality control, training new employees, and meeting deadlines under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy traps, perform visual surveys, and apply control measures for target pests such as fruit flies, Japanese beetle, and gypsy moth.
• Follow established protocols for trapping, survey, and treatment activities to ensure compliance with Department policies and State laws.
• Safely drive and operate state-owned/leased/rented vehicles for field work.
• Assemble equipment and mix chemicals using appropriate protocols to comply with pesticide regulations.
• Collaborate with field staff to resolve technical issues such as equipment breakdowns and trap deployment.
• Prepare accurate and detailed technical reports (daily, weekly, or as required) related to detection trapping, surveys, and treatments.
• Document sample addresses, host types, and locations via maps or GPS and record details on the Pest and Damage Record (PDR).
• Assist lead staff with onboarding and training seasonal employees on proper host identification, trap placement, baiting, and application procedures.

Required Qualifications

• AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I (SEASONAL)
• AGRICULTURAL AIDE (SEASONAL)

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: New to State candidates will be hired at a minimum salary of $18.30 - $21.87 for Agricultural Technician I; consideration for Agricultural Aide (Seasonal) offers $18.26 - $20.22.
• Working Location: Fresno County with In Office attendance.
• Additional benefits information is available on the CalHR and CalPERS websites.