Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

The Animal Health Branch administers the Equine Medication Monitoring Program (EMMP) to deter the misuse of performance and behavior altering drugs and medications in horses competing at public horse shows and presented for sale at public horse auctions. This is accomplished by education, establishing a visible presence at these events, and the sampling of horses for prohibited drugs and medications.

The EMMP is advertising to fill an Agricultural Technician III in Sacramento County.

Under the direction of the Agriculture Program Supervisor for the EMMP, the Agricultural Technician III independently performs the most complex, varied, and responsible duties in a field setting with duties including but not limited to:

Equine Testing, Sampling, and Collection

• Attend various public horse shows or sales as assigned by the EMMP headquarters in order to conduct random sampling of horses at these events.

• Work independently to ensure that programs and functions in the field are being executed properly and according to science-based principles and regulations.

• Contact event manager of the registered equine event to confirm location and time for planned attendance.

• Communicate effectively with event staff, officials, and exhibitors to secure necessary data.

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The incumbent must follow CDFA, Division, and Branch employee health and safety policies. Comply with standards of behavior provided in the EMMP tester field manual.

Frequent travel, using a personal vehicle, is required for horse events on weekends and some weekdays. Overnight travel and travel to remote locations may be required.

Wear designated EMMP attire during attendance at assigned events to maintain professional appearance.

Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA's Telework Policy.

Refer to the Duty Statement for a complete list of Working Conditions.

Special Requirements

All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Failure to include an SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration.

A resume in lieu of the SOQ responses will disqualify an applicant from consideration.

The SOQ should be no more than one page, single-spaced in 12-point Arial font.

Please respond to following prompts:

1. Describe your knowledge of the horse show industry in California along with your involvement in it.

2. Describe your experience with horses.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Hard Copy Applications:

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:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be considered. The SOQ must follow the specifics as stated in the “Special Requirements” section.

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