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Location

Sacramento County, CA | United States

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Job description

Job Description and Duties

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

The Inspection Services Division - Feed, Fertilizer, and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch (FFLDRS) is recruiting to fill one (1) Agricultural Aide (Seasonal) position located in Sacramento.

Under close supervision of Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s (FREP) Senior Environmental Scientist (SES) (Supervisory), the Agricultural Aide will perform the less responsible and routine seasonal duties related to the FREP grant program and field outreach activities related to water and nutrient management in California agriculture.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in sorting and logging field data from funded research, education, and/or demonstration projects focused on sound use and handling of fertilizing materials.

• Input data from field research projects including, but not limited to invoices, interim reports, final reports, and project deliverables in the FREP project database.

• Maintain electronic report filing and storage systems, including purging and archiving records.

• Input information from contact data sheets in Access for mailing and distribution of FREP materials and outreach information related to funded field research projects.

• Assist in disseminating information to interested parties related to research projects, including the public, agricultural supply and service professionals, extension personnel, public agencies, and consultants, via email, and other forums, as needed.

• Assist FREP staff with distributing printed educational and informational materials such as brochures and flyers at conferences, trainings, and other relevant events focused on the use and handling of fertilizing materials.

• Keep records of work completed, including materials distributed and data collected.

• Maintain appropriate field notes and other documentation, including brief responses to researcher questions related to field projects.

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

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Food & Agriculture

Attn: Human Resources Branch JC-412852

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Food & Agriculture

Human Resources Branch JC-412852

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento , CA 95814

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-412852

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Brittnie Williams
(916) 900-5022
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 654-1005
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Hard Copy Applications:

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 10/2023 version.

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Salary

$17.21 - $19.06 per hour