Insect Detection Specialist -Agriculture, Weights, and Measures-AWM

Excellent Entry Level Opportunity Performing Scientific Field Activities

County of San Diego

Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

INSECT DETECTION SPECIALIST I

Interviews Will Be Conducted on an Ongoing Basis

Salary: This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $39,582.40 annually.
County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

• June 2026 – 6.70% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 3.20% Market Adjustment)
• June 2027 – 6.20% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 3.20% Market Adjustment)

The San Diego County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures (AWM) is currently hiring for Insect Detection Specialist I. Insect Detection Specialists perform detection, trapping, field identification, control work on agricultural pests and laboratory support work leading to the detection and control of insects and other agricultural pests.

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If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above. Qualifying education/experience:

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

May be subject to occasional overtime and weekend work. May be subject to driving work trucks approximately 60-125 miles daily, and occasional walking up/down hills or slopes. May be subject to exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness, and small amounts of pesticides daily. May be subject to exposure to chemicals. May perform duties in conjunction with a detection dog team.

Incumbents are required to work in outdoor and laboratory settings.

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

Note:

Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application…