Agricultural Inspector Aid
Now Hiring: Agricultural Inspector Aid
Los Angeles County Department of Agricultural Commissioner Weights and Measures
Location: Los Angeles County, CA
Full-time | Salary: $37,963 – 51,003 Annually
The County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural Commissioner Weights and Measures is recruiting for the position of Agricultural Inspector Aid.
Some of our many benefits!
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Strong retirement plan and generous paid time off
- Long term career growth across LA County
What You’ll Do:
- Assists in performing inspections at private and public properties by identifying and collecting a variety of pests.
- Making pertinent descriptions in determining the identity of specimens, and applying appropriate control using traps, pesticides, tools, and equipment; compiling and maintaining accurate and detailed records for insect traps in order to ensure that inspections are performed in a safe, timely, efficient, and effective manner and support the Department in meeting its goals.
- Assists in trapping insects as part of an infestation detection program by identifying and selecting appropriate host plants for trap placement in residential areas (e.g., park, street, etc.); assembling and baiting a variety of insect traps.
- Counting and identifying pests in traps in order to protect the environment and agricultural industry.
- Counting and identifying pests in traps in order to protect the environment and agricultural industry.
Minimum Requirements:
- OPTION I: Completion of a natural science course in an accredited college.
- OPTION II: One (1) year of experience in work involving the recognition of insect forms.