Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Agricultural Technician II will receive and prepare agricultural samples, perform sample extraction and chemical analysis using validated methods; maintain records and prepare reports; assist in validation and modification of scientific methods; and more. The Agricultural Technician II will, as needed, serve as a lead over sample throughput for analysis and special projects as assigned by the section supervisor.

• Prepare samples for chemical analysis in at least two sections of the laboratory.  This includes, but is not limited to, grinding, weighing, digesting, titrating, and extracting samples.

• Following a variety of established laboratory standard operating procedures, perform sample cleanup on food, fertilizer and environmental samples using liquid-liquid, solid phase, and quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe extractions (QuEChERS), as well as gravimetric methodologies.

• Clean equipment and glassware used in the sample extraction area.

• Keep the sample preparatory area in good working order. This includes emptying solvent waste, washing glassware, and changing gas tanks.

• Assist Agricultural Biological Technicians and Environmental Scientists with logging in and labeling samples per documented protocols.

• Assist the section supervisors by creating laboratory work and extraction schedules to organize throughput in a centralized location such as MS Teams or SharePoint.

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

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Career Development : The CAC provides continuous learning and training opportunities to support personal and professional growth, including professional coaching and mentoring programs and two Professional Development Days per fiscal year.

Location : The CAC is located near the Sacramento Light Rail and has free parking. The Meadowview campus hosts several CDFA branches which all gather for celebrations and other events.

Work-Life Balance : Work-life balance through organizational values that focus on community, well-being, and productivity; allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity : A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Education : Equivalent to completion of two years of college, with a minimum of 10 semester hours of chemistry.

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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