Agricultural Biologist II (#RA0152)
DEFINITIONUnder general supervision, performs responsible technical work in enforcing state, federal, and local agricultural laws and ordinances; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules. CLASS CHARACTERISTICSThis is the journey level of the Agricultural Biologist series. An employee of this class is responsible for enforcing provisions of the Food and Agriculture Code and the California Code of Regulations. Work is performed in more specialized areas of enforcement requiring considerable independent judgment. TYPICAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in agriculture or a biological science, or other majors as determined by the California Secretary of Food and Agriculture. KNOWLEDGEState, federal and county laws regulating agriculture; agricultural inspection methods and techniques; general agriculture including crops, soils, equipment and related items; basic horticulture, plant pathology and entomology; pest, vertebrates, insects, weeds, and other agricultural pests; pesticides, traps, bait and other pest control measures, basic mathematics; experimentation procedures, including sampling, testing, control methods, and data collection; basic public relations; report writing practices. ABILITYRead, understand, and interpret job related material including technical and legal publications; enforce laws, regulations and guidelines firmly, tactfully, and impartially; make decisions on routine enforcement problems in accordance with established policies and procedures; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTSMobility-Occasional operation of keyboards, sitting or standing for extended periods, climbing stairs or ladders, running or crawling; frequently walking, driving, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; Lifting-Frequently lifting 5 to 70 pounds or less; Vision-Excellent overall vision including good color and depth perception with constant eye/hand coordination; frequent reading and close-up work; Dexterity-Normal dexterity with constant holding; frequent aching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing normal speech; frequent hearing and talking on the telephone/radio and in person; occasional hearing faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological-Constant concentration with frequent public contact and decision making; frequent exposure to hazardous materials and occasional exposure to emergency situations and heights; Special Conditions-Frequent exposure to outdoor conditions; may require frequent overtime, weekend or evening work and working alone. CLASS: RA0152; EST: 11/13/1967; REV: 10/17/2002; |