Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
The Animal Health Branch (AHB) is responsible for the early detection and prompt eradication of serious animal diseases in California. This is accomplished through the operation of statewide emergency disease eradication projects/programs, such as the current avian health mitigation program (CAHEN: California Avian Health and Education Network).
Under the direction of the Supervising Veterinarian (General), the Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) duties will include but not limited to:
• To ensure avian stakeholders’ awareness of biosecurity and other avian health principles, practices, and resources to prevent avian diseases from entering and spreading in the poultry population in Southern CA, the incumbent will:
o Establish and maintain contact with poultry and bird producers and backyard flock owners, feed stores, Live Bird Markets, and auctions
o Organize and plan outreach and education activities, traveling to counties within the AHB Ontario District
o Contact California feed stores, swap meets, auctions, bird markets to provide outreach materials (lifting and carrying boxes of materials as needed) regarding poultry diseases, such as Virulent Newcastle Disease (vND) and Avian Influenza (AI).
o Contact bird groups and backyard flock owners in the area to further communicate messages of poultry diseases.
• Lead surveillance teams for the CAHEN as directed by the Supervising Veterinarian. Veterinarian general, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Health Technician (AHT), or Livestock Inspector.
• In order to ensure avian health and early detection of avian diseases:
o Plan, organize, and maintain disease surveillance activities in one or more counties of the AHB Ontario District
o Lead a crew in disease surveillance activities in one or more of the counties in the AHB Ontario district
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Refer to the Duty Statement for a complete list of Working Conditions.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 06/2024 version.
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:
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