Agricultural and Standards Program Aide

Job Description:

Agricultural and Standards Program Aide

Description

Introduction

This recruitment is being conducted to hire for multiple positions within the Department Of Agriculture and to establish a referral pool to fill future positions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Copy of Agriculture & Standards Program Aide 0824 by Employment Services Team

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, provides support services related to the enforcement of agricultural and weights and measures laws; and does related or other work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a part-time/temporary class in San Joaquin County’s Office of the Agricultural Commissioner. An employee in this class spends a substantial amount of time in the field driving to various locations throughout San Joaquin County and provides sub-professional assistance to Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspectors related to the enforcement of State agricultural and weights and measures administrative codes. As knowledge is gained, incumbents typically work alone and must be able to make decisions regarding the identity of a pest.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Assists licensed staff by performing support services related to the enforcement of agricultural and weights and measures laws.
• Assembles and baits a variety of pest detection traps or devices; places and maintains traps in good physical condition; inspects traps on a regular specified schedule.
• Collects, transports, and submits any specimens suspected of being target pests.
• Performs specific pest surveys; explains to the public the purposes and importance of the pest detection survey program.
• Keeps detailed records and maps of trap locations, dates of servicing and trap conditions; prepares routine reports of work performed; assists with compiling annual crop report.
• May assist licensed staff with field inspections, packing, and shed inspections; may perform other support activities identification of target pests including insects, diseases, vertebrates, and weeds.

KNOWLEDGE

Methods of pest trapping, survey and recognition of target pests; and basic mathematics; basic practices of public relations; safe driving practices; basic computer use.

ABILITY

Follow written and oral instructions; perform outdoor manual labor relating to trap maintenance or in support of other agricultural or weights and measures programs in varying weather conditions; keep detailed records and prepare routine written reports; read maps and plot trap locations on maps; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; work independently with minimal direct supervision.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility-Constant driving; frequent walking; occasional sitting and standing for long periods, pushing/pulling, bending/squatting and basic keyboard operation; Lifting-Ability to occasionally lift 5 to 30 pounds; Vision-Good overall vision with constant color perception; frequent eye/hand coordination; depth perception, peripheral vision, and reading close-up work; Dexterity-Frequent reaching, holding, grasping and writing; occasional repetitive motion; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing normal speech and talking in person; occasional talking on the telephone/radio; Emotional/Special Conditions-Constant exposure to outdoor conditions; public contact and working alone; frequent concentration and exposure to hazardous materials; occasional decision making and exposure to outdoor situations.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

BENEFITS

Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply Online:

www.sjgov.org/department/hr

By mail or in person:

San Joaquin County Human Resources

44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330

Stockton, CA 95202

Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone: (209) 468-3370

Job Line:

For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377.

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo .


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Fill out the Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email, or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division.

Closing Date/Time: 1/20/2025 11:59:00 PM

Salary:

$19.69 - $23.93/hour