AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN - SEASONAL (Extra-Help)

Samples of Duties

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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

• Option 1: Education: Completion of twelve (12) semester units of coursework in agricultural, life, or physical sciences that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
• Option 2: Experience: One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience in agriculture or farming.
• License: Must obtain one (1) valid Seasonal Agricultural Inspector license, issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, necessary to inspect a specific seasonal agricultural commodity in Fresno County, as determined by the Department of Agriculture, within two (2) weeks from the date of hire.
• License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com . Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Once The Filing Deadline Has Passed, You May Check The Status Of The Recruitment At Any Time By Logging On To: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca . Please Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
• All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
• A copy of your valid Class "C' driver's license.
• A copy of your transcripts that verify possession of the required education, if applicable; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• If education was completed outside the United States' accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the United States' system must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. Tentative Interview Date: August 25, 2026 Please Note: The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.