Agricultural and Standards Inspector Level I​/II *Revised

Overview

The Agricultural and Standards Inspector performs inspections of agricultural crops; products; commercial weighing, measuring and counting devices; and packaged commodities to determine compliance with and enforce applicable Federal, State, and County laws and regulations.

• Principles of entomology, plant pathology and botany in relation to the control and quarantine of agricultural pests
• Pesticides and their effects on the environment
• Diseases and other defects of fruit, vegetables, nuts and eggs
• Arithmetic and basic statistical methods and analysis
• Principles, procedures and practices of investigative techniques
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

• Interpret, apply, and enforce applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations in an impartial manner
• Collect, compile, and analyze a variety of data and information
• Write reports in a clear, concise, organized, and accurate manner
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others; respond effectively and tactfully to hostility, confusion or concerns expressed by others
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Make effective presentations to and respond to questions from various groups, including boards, committees, and the public

Either: A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with specialization in one or more appropriate disciplines in the agricultural or biological sciences.

NOTE:

Appointees qualifying under this pattern must obtain at least one of the below State licenses within one year from date of appointment or be removed from employment in this class.

Or:
Possession of one or more of the following licenses issued by the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture:

Note:

If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please  or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist.

For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process.

In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices…