Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. 

• Performs environmental analysis, studies and surveys concerning present and future  environmental, environmental health and natural resource management issues to  address concerns related to regulatory pest prevention measures.

• Implements enforcement of State Interior quarantines and Federal domestic  quarantines measures for invasive pests that could negatively impact the State’s  natural resources and native fauna flora.

• Evaluates data from quarantine implementation activities on the effects of regulatory  measures on vegetation, wildlife, land, water supplies and other aspects of the  environment. Applies data to assist in the development of solutions to problems found  in order to protect the State’s natural resources and agricultural industry from any  negative effects that may arise with the enforcement of quarantine regulatory activities  aimed at to contain and or to prevent the spread of invasive plant pests and diseases.

• Prepares regulatory permits and protocols and other documents for state, county  and local agencies to ensure that each entity is following current quarantine  regulations and the State’s agricultural land and natural resources are not in danger  from harmful pollutants. This includes performing scientific analysis on the effects of  quarantine regulatory activities on the environment and enforcement of applicable  environmental standards.

• Prepares and presents scientific information at training sessions on the identification,  prevention, survey, samplings, environmental issues, as well as other quarantine  regulations regarding invasive pests and/or diseases. This involves gathering pertain  data, performing analysis, research, surveys, investigations, and studies to provide  instructional procedures to ensure the protection of the State’s agricultural and natural  resources. Presentations are presented to County Agricultural Commissioner’s staff,  CDFA, USDA, UC Extension Specialists, seasonal staff, nursery operators, licensed  pest control operators, and other agency staff or industry representatives or members  of the general public.

• Meets and confers with individuals such as growers, ranchers, nurseries and  commercial agricultural entities as well as stakeholders to provide regulatory guidance  in order to obtain compliance with current laws and regulations.

• Sustains an efficient office and personal library on pest prevention information,  sampling and survey methods, and pesticide information. Ensures all records/data  regarding pest prevention and quarantine regulations are up to date and assists the  SES in evaluation of new data obtained. 

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Working Conditions

The duties of this job are performed both outdoors and indoors. When assigned to  work outdoors, approximately 80% of the time is outdoor work and 20% indoor and  vice versa when assigned for indoor work. Overtime and weekend work may be  required. The employee’s workstation may vary and office settings are permanent  dwellings leased or owned by the state or cooperating agencies, or office trailers.  Travel to these types of locations statewide is necessary in order to accomplish work  objectives.

Travel may be requires on a regular basis for daily, overnight and longer stays to provide quarantine program oversight, administrative activities, oversee county contract requirements and to provide quarantine outreach information to the public and stakeholders.

Offices are furnished with a variety of office equipment, which normally consists of  desks, tables, chairs, filing cabinets, storage cabinets, computer, computer  peripherals, phones, answering machines and fax machines. Work is to be performed  in various settings including an office, agricultural and/or urban residential setting.  Employee may be exposed to pesticides, live insects, odors, noise, rain, and  temperature extremes.

Incumbent may be required on short notice to work on emergency projects for the  Branch or any other program for the Plant Division. The work environments for these  projects closely resemble the above third paragraph. Travel by private vehicle or State  vehicle or other public transportation systems to various locations to accomplish work  objectives throughout the state are required as needed.

Incumbent may be required for regular or recurring telework as part of the  incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA’s Telework Policy.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Hard Copy Applications

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the

Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 06/2024 version.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• School Transcripts

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