Agricultural Assistant

Job Description

About the Role
This role assists licensed Agricultural Commissioner staff under close supervision, supporting various agricultural programs including pest exclusion, pest detection, pesticide use enforcement, pest management, F & V standardization, direct marketing, crop statistics, and other responsibilities related to the agricultural commissioner’s office.

What You’ll Do
• Data entry and completion of reports; assist with issuance of permits and certificates.
• Assist with record keeping.
• Assist with inspection of pesticide applicators, pest control businesses, farm labor contractors, certified farmers’ market producers, commodities, nursery stock, insect detection traps.
• Assist with education and assistance to growers, the agricultural industry, and the public.
• Assist with sample collection of pesticide residue samples, phytosanitary inspection samples, biocontrol samples, insect samples, plant samples, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Are at least 18 years old.
• Are able to meet and work at the Agricultural Commissioner’s office located at 2139 Wardrobe Ave. in Merced.
• Are able to travel to various locations throughout the county.

Bonus Qualifications
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Skills.
• Basic office equipment skills and knowledge.
• Course work in Agricultural Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, Physical Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.

Role Highlights & Compensation
• Extra-Help employees are not entitled to County benefits.
• Limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week.
• Flexible hours; half days are acceptable.
• Priority is given to individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth.