Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Animal Health Branch (AHB) functions as California’s organized, professional veterinary medical unit to protect public health, animal agriculture, and the economy from catastrophic animal diseases and other related health and agricultural problems. AHB addresses livestock diseases and issues that require statewide coordinated resources; implements programs that protect public health and animal agriculture; and ensures the availability, affordability, and wholesomeness of food.

The Animal Health Branch is advertising to fill multiple Agricultural Technician I positions. Under the general supervision of the Supervising Veterinarian, the Agricultural Technician I will perform a variety of office and field functions of average difficulty in support of an emergency animal disease response with duties including but not limited to:

• Field Support to Control Animal Pests and Diseases

• Data Entry and Management to aid the Control of Animal Pests and Diseases

This position will be reviewed for hiring as needed or on-going basis.

For a complete list of duties reference the attached duty statement.

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 conducted both indoors and outdoors and may occasionally require work under difficult conditions. This position will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Thorough medical evaluation for use of various levels of respiratory protective equipment and annual fit testing and training for equipment is required. The incumbent must follow CDFA, Division, and Branch employee health and safety policies.

For a complete list of working conditions reference the duty statement.

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 6/2024 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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