EXTRA HELP POSITION(S) AVAILABLE WITH THE OFFICE OF THE TULARE COUNTY AG COMMISSIONERApplications will be reviewed by County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area. Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June.
An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee.
Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online.
There are no benefits associated with extra help positions.
Typical Duties
Assist licensed Inspectors in conducting field surveys and inspections in areas applicable to the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer's Department including fruit, vegetable and egg quality control, nursery compliance, pest and disease control, pesticide safety, weighing and measuring device inspection, quantity control of packaged commodities, weighmaster and petroleum products, electric meters and liquified petroleum gas, or other areas as directed; participate in pest surveys, control programs, and/or eradication projects; direct crews of non-technical field workers as may be needed for conducting the surveys listed above; prepare maps, route books, routing sheets, etc. as may be needed for survey and detection work; disseminate agricultural and weights and measures policies and information; advise and serve the general public and government agencies; conduct studies to determine such things as annual crop statistics and participate in various types of statistical sampling surveys; prepare reports and correspondence; maintain records and files.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12) grade.
Knowledge of: Common agricultural crops, their varieties, pests and diseases; cultural practices used in establishing, maintaining and harvesting agricultural crops; use of chemicals in basic plant and soil science as related to agricultural crop production; accuracy required in experimental methods.
Skill/Ability to: Gather designated data and keep accurate, legible records; read and understand scientific publications; communicate with people from various socio-economic and educational backgrounds; maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, grower/operators and personnel from other agencies; adjust to fluctuating workloads, changing assignments and pressure of meeting deadlines
. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment - Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
- For some classifications, a physical exam will be conducted to ensure the applicant's fitness for duty.
- Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERClosing Date/Time: Continuous
