Agricultural Technician-Temporary

Job Description:

Agricultural Technician-Temporary

Description

Definition and Class Characteristics

Interviews for selected candidates will be held on April 15th

Nevada County is seeking an immediate hire of an Agricultural Technician I. This is a temporary position where individuals, with general supervision, make inspections and enforce both provisions of the Food and Agricultural Code and Business and Professions Code. Furthermore, they will normally be working under field guidance of a licensed Agricultural Biologist-Weights and Measures Inspector. More importantly, individuals will perform in areas not requiring certification or in areas where seasonal certificates may be issued by the Department of Food and Agriculture.
Other vital duties include:

• Conduct targeted pest surveys, monitor and record pest counts in traps, and collect, identify, and submit specimens suspected to be target pests.
• Under supervision, mix, load, and apply appropriate pesticides safely to control noxious weeds and other pests.
• Assist with inspections of incoming and certain outgoing shipments of plant material for evidence of disease and prohibited insect and weed pests.
• Assist with inspection of established colonies of beneficial organisms and distribution of biological control agents throughout the county.
• Prepares reports of inspections, tests, treatments and other activities.

An Agricultural Technician (Temporary) is an integral part of Nevada County whose mission is to apply the knowledge of biology to protect environmental quality, support human and animal wellness, and manage pests in production agricultural systems and in residential areas!

This position is ideal for individuals who have graduated from high school with coursework in agricultural or biological sciences at the high school or college level. If you have skills in accurate and detailed record keeping of daily inspections, that's a plus!

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant programming to keep us safe and balanced.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Education and Experience Required

Equivalent to graduation from high school with coursework in agricultural or biological sciences at the high school or college level.

NOTE:

This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Sick Leave:

Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.

Medical Benefits:

Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010option 2

Comments, please email:[email protected]

Closing Date/Time: 4/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$18.32 - $22.36 Hourly