PAY GRADE: 010
CLASS TITLE:AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is work performing a variety of procedures and techniques in an agricultural or animal science program including sub-professional veterinary care on experimental animals; recording and analyzing experimental data; and maintaining and operating farm machinery, trucks, and assorted equipment.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Performs a variety of procedures in field or greenhouse experiments involving planting, fertilizing, cross pollinating, obtaining samples, and harvesting plants and crops.
- Transplants, graphs, propagates and treats plants of all types and varieties within project guidelines.
- Weighs, breeds, measures temperatures, palpates for pregnancy, artificially inseminates, dehorns, castrates, brands, and vaccinates experimental livestock.
- Assists in surgery, inserts catheters, and obtains blood, urine, fecal and other samples from experimental livestock.
- Determines nematode and insect populations, survey fields for spray coverage, and rear nematode and insect colonies for future laboratory use.
- Prepares samples for laboratory analysis, mount specimens, maintain laboratory equipment, and complete basic statistical analysis on data related to agricultural or animal science research.
- Supervises laborers on an occasional basis.
- Maintains detailed records on crop, plant or livestock experiments.
- Prepares daily feedings of weighed amounts for experimental diets and retrieves and weighs feed refused by research animals.
- Operates and performs routine maintenance on a variety of equipment such as tractors with various attachments, trucks, and feed mixing machines.
- Constructs and maintains corrals, fences, barn interiors, feeders, and buildings.
- Fumigates fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and nursery stock.
- Constructs pest detection devices.
- Surveys and collects root samples from citrus groves for detection of plant pests.
- Consults and advises landowners on the control methods of fire ants.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
- Ability to perform arithmetical calculations.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to pay attention to details.
- Ability to weigh and measure accurately.
- Ability to record data and maintain records.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A high school diploma or its equivalent and one year of experience in nursery, farming or livestock operations.
- College education from an accredited institution or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours for the required experience, provided such training included three courses in biology, chemistry and/or agriculture.
- Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required high school education.
EFFECTIVE:
1/1/1984
HISTORY: