CLASS CODE: 5096
PAY GRADE: 430

CLASS TITLE: RESEARCH SCIENTIST III - CIT - SES

ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)

This is work involving highly complex scientific research activities in the Department of Citrus.

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.)

  • Plans, conducts, and/or coordinates chemical research activities related to the harvesting, handling, packaging, processing, and/or development of citrus products.
  • Plans, conducts, and/or coordinates bacteriological experiments relating to problems resulting from the handling and processing of citrus fruits and products.
  • Plans, conducts, and/or coordinates biochemical research of changes occurring in the maturation, handling, processing, and decaying of citrus fruit.
  • Plans, conducts and/or coordinates research programs concerned with applying science to the production, preparation, processing, packaging, and utilization of citrus products.
  • Plans, conducts and/or coordinates studies of life cycles of major post-harvest fruit pathogens to determine the influence of harvesting and handling processes.
  • Plans, conducts, and/or coordinates research designed to better understand the causes and effects of de-greening and coloring processes of citrus fruits in order to enhance the internal and external colors and appearance.
  • Plans, conducts, and/or coordinates research in the development and perfection of new improved citrus harvesting equipment.
  • Consults with growers, harvesting contractors, equipment manufacturers, production managers, chemical manufacturers, and others interested in the use of mechanical harvesting and fruit-handling equipment, abscission chemicals, and pre-harvest fungicides.
  • 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 the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
  • Knowledge of experimental research design methods.
  • Knowledge of scientific laboratory analysis and testing procedures and techniques.
  • Knowledge of quantitative techniques used in experimental research.
  • Skill in the use of scientific laboratory or field equipment.
  • Ability to plan, design and conduct scientific research experiments.
  • Ability to collect, analyze and interpret scientific data.
  • Ability to use quantitative techniques to analyze experimental research data.
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to prepare scientific research reports.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
  • Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to scientific research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EFFECTIVE:

7/1/2001

HISTORY:

01/01/1984