Agricultural and Standards Program Aide

Agricultural and Standards Program Aide Print ( Apply ufeff Agricultural and Standards Program Aide Salary $44,516.16 Annually Location Sacramento, CA Job Type Temporary Full-Time Job Number 27600-D Department Agriculture Commission Opening Date 12/08/2023 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 9/9/25, 12/23/25 Vacancies for this position are seasonal only. Under supervision, the Agricultural and Standards Program Aide provides assistance and support services related to the enforcement of agricultural or weights and measures laws and agricultural pest control. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of + Basic record keeping techniques + Principles and practices of customer service Ability to + Learn basic insects and plants related to the area of assignment + Read maps and plot trap locations on maps + Follow verbal and written directions + Make simple explanations of policy, procedure, and law to the general public + Keep records and prepare reports + Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications There are no mandatory education or experience requirements. See Knowledge, Abilities and General Qualifications Sections. General Qualifications Driver's License: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Physical Abilities:Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: + perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as standing for long periods of time; walking long distances; stooping; stretching; bending; climbing stairs; and lifting items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds + differentiate between colors at a level necessary to identify various insects and weeds Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions:Positions in this class require the incumbent to: + work in all types of weather conditions + travel in an assigned area + work weekends, holidays, and non-routine hours Background/Criminal History: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. Probationary Period Positions in this class are temporary; there is no probationary period. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here ( to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 + Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. + Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. + Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. + Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. + A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked

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