AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL)
Full TimeJob Description
Department of Food & Agriculture
JC-516457 – Agricultural Lab Technician
AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL)
$19.02 – $22.69 per Hour
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 5/14/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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 independently 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 methods. The Agricultural Technician II will, as needed, will serve as a lead over sample throughput for analysis and special projects, as assigned by the section supervisor.
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-516457
Position #(s):
014-777-0033-XXX
Working Title: Agricultural Lab Technician
Classification: AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II (SEASONAL)
$19.02 – $22.69
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 3
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent
Department Information
The Center for Analytical Chemistry (CAC) provides analytical expertise in environmental, food, and fertilizer safety, and in issues concerning crop protection, farm worker safety, data gathering activities, and emergency response. The Center is comprised of two main programs: Environmental Safety and Food Safety Laboratories.
If you are interested in working in a state-of-the-art analytical lab with a group of dedicated and highly skilled individuals in a growth oriented and collaborative environment, then the CAC is a great place for you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
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.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/14/2026
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Food & Agriculture
Attn: Human Resource Branch JC-516457
1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Food & Agriculture
Human Resource Branch JC-516457
1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento, CA 95814
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-516457
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
School Transcripts
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Soumya Chandrashekar
(916) 262-1434
soumya.chandrashekar@cdfa.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department’s EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 654-1005
Civil_Rights@cdfa.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Hard Copy Applications:
If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 06/2024 version.
Additional Information:
Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.
If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.
Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.
Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.
This position may require a medical clearance.
Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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