AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN - SEASONAL (Extra-Help)

Position Description

The Fresno County Department of Agriculture invites applications for the position of Agricultural Technician - Seasonal (Extra-Help). Incumbents are employed seasonally for standardization or other product inspections and must obtain a Seasonal Agricultural Inspector license as a condition of employment. Temporary (extra-help) employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked, are not entitled to benefits, do not obtain permanent status and serve at the will of the department head.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must qualify under one (1) of the options listed below:

OPTION 1:

Education: Completion of twelve (12) semester units of coursework in agricultural, life, or physical sciences that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

OPTION 2:

Experience: One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience in agriculture or farming.

In addition to the options listed above, the following is required:

License: Must obtain one (1) valid Seasonal Agricultural Inspector license, issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, necessary to inspect a specific seasonal agricultural commodity in Fresno County, as determined by the Department of Agriculture, within two (2) weeks from the date of hire.

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.


HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com.

Open the Job Information Flyer to begin the online application process.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.

Please Note:
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
  • Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
  • A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
    • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
    • A valid driver's license number.
  • If attempting to qualify under Option 1, a copy of your transcripts that verify possession of the required education; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
    • If education was completed outside the United States' accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the United States' system must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
  • Supplemental Questionnaire

Please Note:
  • Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
  • Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
  • Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
  • Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

Please Note:
  • The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months.
  • Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Analyst: Adrien Miller

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