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Agricultural and Stands Aide (SAN)

Recruitment #25-8202N-01

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Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

    Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the last day for filing.

    Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line.

    DESCRIPTION

    THE AGENCY

    The Alameda County Community Development Agency's mission is to enhance the quality of life of Alameda County residents and plan for the future well-being of the County's diverse communities; to balance the physical, economic and social needs of County residents through land use planning, environmental management, neighborhood improvement, and community development, and to promote and protect agriculture, the environment, economic vitality and human health. 

    The Community Development Agency houses the following departments: Planning Department, Housing and Community Development, Agriculture Weights and Measures, Healthy Homes Department, and Economic and Civic Development Department.

    For more information about the agency, please visit: Alameda County Community Development Agency.


    THE POSITION
    Under supervision, performs various program support functions which do not require a license in the Agriculture/Weights and Measures Department, such as routine placement and inspection of insect detection traps, assistance with pest management functions, and the inspection of commercial scales, retail motor fuel devices and undercover test purchases.

    For more detailed information about the job classification, please visit: Agricultural and Standards Aide SAN (#8202N).

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Either I:
    Experience:
    The equivalent of six months’ full-time experience with private or public agency in agricultural, biologist or agricultural pest detection work.

    Or II:
    Education:
    Satisfactory completion of three courses in either agricultural or biological science at the college level.

    License:
    Possession of a valid California Vehicle Operator’s License.

    NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualification in announcement of an examination.

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

    The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

    Knowledge of:
    • Biology of target pests.
    • Basic host plant and insect identification.
    • Basic operation of scales and metering devices.
    Ability to:
    • Keep accurate records.
    • Drive safely and skillfully.
    • Create, read and utilize simple diagrams and maps effectively.
    • Work independently with minimum or remote supervision.
    • Read and follow instructions.
    • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
    • Interact effectively with County employees and members of the public.
    • Solve simple mathematic problems.

    EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

    The examination will consist of the following steps:

    1. A review of the applicants’ application and supplemental questionnaire to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
    2. An oral examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate’s final examination score. The oral examination may contain situational exercises.

    CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION.

    WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION COMPONENTS.

    We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

    To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.

    RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN

    The County will inform applicants, via email and with reasonable notice in advance, of any examination process that will require their attendance.  The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on operational needs.

    RECRUITMENT PLAN

     

    Deadline for Filing:

    5:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2025

    Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications:

    By Friday, February 7, 2025

    Civil Service Oral Interview Examination*:

    Week of March 3, 2025

    Notification of Results:

    Week of March 10, 2025

    SELECTION PLAN

     

    Department Hiring Selections:

    Week of March 10, 2025

    *If designated as a combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, the oral interviews may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification.

    WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN

    Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statues.


    For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.

    Conclusion

    All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please  add @acgov.org, @jobaps.com, NoReply@jobaps.com, and NoReplyAlamedaCountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.


    NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxes Noreply@acgov.org and NoReplyAlamedaCountyHR@acgov.org are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.


    Maria Tabora | Human Resources Analyst
    Human Resource Services, County of Alameda
    (510) 272-6463 | Maria.Tabora@acgov.org

    DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

    All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law.  Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.  Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.


    Click on a link below to apply for this position:

    Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
    View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.