Supervising Ag​/Weights & Measures Inspector

Overview

Are you an experienced and detail-oriented professional with a passion for agricultural standards and public service? The County of San Luis Obispo is seeking a dedicated Supervising Agricultural Weights & Measures Inspector to lead and support our team of inspectors in protecting consumers and ensuring fairness in the marketplace. This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical knowledge, leadership skills, and regulatory expertise in a dynamic environment that impacts both local agriculture and commerce.

If you re ready to make a meaningful impact and advance your career in public service, we invite you to apply.

• Under the general direction of a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, plans and coordinates the enforcement of federal, state, and local agricultural and weights and measures laws and regulations, and supervises inspection and enforcement personnel in one or more major programs.
• Plans, schedules, supervises, and evaluates work of assigned staff; provides technical assistance to staff; oversees field operations and advises inspection staff on solutions to problems; trains staff in all areas of departmental operations, procedures, and regulations; reviews the work of staff for compliance with established program guidelines and uniform application of state and county laws and regulations.
• Develops contracts, oversees and directs contract fulfillment, and coordinates associated invoicing and reporting requirements.
• Evaluates projected workload, equipment, and supply needs to allocate resources, assign work, and prepare budgets for specific program areas. Assists management staff in the development and monitoring of program-specific budgets.
• Implements and coordinates special programs with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies as assigned; represents the department through participation in regional or statewide advisory committees as required.
• Conducts field surveys, inspections, and investigations in areas applicable to the Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures including, but not limited to pest prevention, pesticide regulation and environmental monitoring, pest detection, pest management, and weights and measures.
• Obtains evidence for administrative hearings and other enforcement proceedings; may testify or act as a hearing advocate in administrative hearings or court proceedings regarding violations of applicable laws and regulations.
• Presents at various professional, community, and industry group meetings to inform and advise representatives and the public on agricultural laws and regulations, weights and measures laws and regulations, inspection procedures, and other relevant issues.
• Performs other related work as required.

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor s degree in agricultural, biological, natural resources, chemical or physical sciences, or other appropriate disciplines as determined by the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA).
AND
Four years of increasing responsibility as a licensed Agricultural Inspector/Biologist or a licensed Weights and Measures Inspector, including at least one year of experience working as an Agricultural Inspector/Biologist III, Weights and Measures Inspector III, or its equivalent level, is required.

Possession of five County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist licenses issued by the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA).

Or possession of three County Weights and Measures Inspector licenses issued by CDFA.

Within 18 months of appointment, the incumbent must successfully obtain all eight CDFA inspector licenses referenced above and those must be maintained throughout employment.

A valid driver s license is required at the time of application. A valid CALIFORNIA driver s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

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