Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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

Under the supervision of the Program Manager III, the Agricultural Technician will perform a variety of office and field functions of average difficulty in support of the response.

• Enter new and existing animal health facilities, ranches, dairies and other locations into the Animal Health and Food Safety Services Division (AHFSS) Emerging Threats database system to ensure priority information is ready and accurate upon need

• Advise producers of the proper biosecurity protocols to help minimize the risk of transmission of disease

• Disseminate biosecurity training tools to industry stakeholders

• Perform biosecurity audits of infected premises and livestock markets to aid in biocontainment of the virus

• Travel in state to attend advisory board meetings to learn about AHFSS’ various programs

• Observe and participate in working group sessions with management staff to understand current issues and topics affecting agriculture

• Travel throughout the state with Division field staff to participate in various field inspections

• Correct or “cleanse” existing data in the Division’s centralized animal health and food safety inspection and reporting database

• Delete duplicate entries, spaces, and other nonprinting characters from text and numeric fields

• Answer sick bird hotline so producers, veterinarians, and backyard owners can call to report sick poultry and livestock.

• Respond to animal health emergencies and serve as an Incident Management Team member

• Travel throughout the state during emergency outbreaks for long periods of time, including weekends and holidays

• Perform other job-related duties as requested by supervisor

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

See the duty statement for a list of indoor and outdoor activities and for items the incumbent may encounter during the course of work.

Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA’s Telework Policy.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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