AG Weights & Measures Specialist I​/II​/III

Overview

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of AG Weights & Measures Specialist I/II/III in the County’s Department of Agriculture. Under limited supervision, the incumbent will learn and perform a variety of agricultural inspection and regulation, pest exclusion/quarantine and weights and measures inspection and enforcement activities for the protection of public health and safety; enforce Federal, State and County laws and regulations in assigned areas of responsibility;

perform a variety of technical mapping functions using geographic information systems (GIS) permit issuance programs and perform related work as assigned.

• Perform agricultural inspection, pest exclusion/quarantine, and weights and measures enforcement under limited supervision
• Apply Federal, State, and County regulations to protect public health and safety
• Conduct inspections, analyze findings, and exercise sound regulatory judgment
• Use or learn GIS mapping and permit systems
• Communicate effectively and work independently in a field-based environment
• Hold applicable California State licenses, with placement based on experience and licensure

Level I: $5,053 - $5,559/Monthly;
Level II: $5,583 - $6,142/Monthly;
Level III: $6,169 - $6,786/Monthly

• Ag Weights & Measures Specialist I
  • MINIMUM: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with specialization in agricultural, biological, chemical or physical sciences, or other appropriate discipline.
  • PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, one (1) year of experience in agricultural and/or weights and measures inspection.
• Ag Weights & Measures Specialist II
  • MINIMUM: In addition to the I-level minimum, one (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Ag Weights & Measures Specialist I.
  • PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, two (2) years of experience in agricultural and/or weights and measures inspection at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Ag Weights & Measures Specialist I.
• Ag Weights & Measures Specialist III
  • MINIMUM: In addition to the II-level minimum, two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Ag Weights & Measures Specialist I and II.
  • PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, additional years of experience in agricultural and/or weights and measures inspection at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Ag Weights & Measures Specialist II.

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid California Class A or B driver’s license may be required. Possession of Commercial Driver’s license at application will be subject to Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). level:
  Possess and maintain at least one County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist license issued by the State of California within the first 12 months as specified by the department. The license should be one of the following:
  Test #5 Pest Prevention & Plant Regulation or Test #1 Pesticide Regulation.
• II level:
  Possess and maintain at least three County Agricultural Inspector /Biologist license and two of the Weights and Measures licenses issued by the State of California as specified by the department.
• III level:
  Possess and maintain all five of the County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist licenses and all three of the Weights and Measures licenses.
• Accreditation as a Certifying Officer (ACO) from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) may be required.

• Must successfully complete an extensive background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire.
• DMV printout prior to hire.
• When applicable, must comply with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations as a “Safety Sensitive” or “Safety Supportive” classification depending on license, including pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code .

Salary/Compensation: $5,053 - $6,786 per month