Agricultural​/Weights and Measures Inspector IV

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

The Napa County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures Department is a vital administrative body responsible for overseeing and regulating agricultural practices and ensuring fair and accurate measurement standards within Napa County, California. This department plays a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of Napa Valley's renowned wine industry, as well as the broader agricultural sector, by enforcing laws and regulations related to pest control, crop quality, and product labeling.

Simultaneously, it safeguards consumer interests by ensuring the accuracy of weights and measures in commercial transactions, contributing to the region's economic and agricultural prosperity while upholding industry and consumer trust.

The Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector IV is a senior position and works at the most experienced level in the Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector job series. The Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector IV independently performs the most difficult inspections and assignments in the enforcement of agricultural and weights and measures laws and regulations. The Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector IV is required to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills in their assigned program while serving as the lead worker.

The Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector IV may assist the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures in their performance of administrative duties.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience performing the most advanced work in multiple programs within the California Agricultural Commissioner’s system. They will be effective at leading team assignments, guiding the work of other staff and providing training. They will be highly proficient in using computers, working with geographic information systems, and managing data. Additionally, they will have keen attention to detail, excellent organizational abilities, effective communication skills, professional work ethics, and a commitment to following regulations and procedures.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy in the Agricultural Commissioner Department. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

• 32 hours of Winter Time Off

Experience and

Education:

To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A desirable combination is:

Experience: Three years of professional experience performing agricultural and weights measures inspection work equivalent to work performed by a licensed County Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector III.

Education: Graduation from a four-year college with major course work in agriculture or biological science, physics,…