Assistant Agricultural Commissioner​/Sealer of Weights and Measures

The Position

The current vacancy is in Ukiah, CA. At-Will position; exempt from Civil Service. Under general administrative direction, assists the Agriculture Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures in the administration, coordination, and oversight of departmental programs, operations and staff. Contributes to organizational planning, policy development, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and coordination with other agencies. Supervises assigned staff and day-to-day operations. Anticipated salary increase effective June 23, 2026.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in planning, organizing, administering and supervising activities, programs, and operations of the office of the Agriculture Department.
• Performs supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring and training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving personnel issues and concerns.
• Participates in the development, administration, and management of the department's budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments.
• Participates in establishing long-range goals and developing plans to accomplish departmental objectives.
• Ensures pesticide use enforcement; trains growers and licensees in pesticide use laws and regulations; assists with field inspections and applies applicable laws and regulations; takes appropriate enforcement measures as needed.
• Ensures compliance with weights and measures laws and regulations.
• Reviews and approves periodic reports of work performed; makes field visits to review the work of personnel and to evaluate the quality of the program.
• Consults with and advises staff regarding the interpretation of laws and regulations; recommends the modification or adoption of procedures to meet changing requirements.
• Assists the general public with pest control issues by identifying pest and recommending effective control methods. Meets with state and federal legislators and/or their staff to discuss proposed legislation and other issues affecting the Department.
• Prepares resolutions for Board of Supervisors' consideration; serves as departmental representative in connection with statutory requirements for notice, publications, and other official action of the department.
• Participates in issuance of pesticide permits, operator identification numbers and phytosanitary certificates.
• Assists in preparing the annual crop report by surveying agricultural producers and compiling statistical data. Represents the department at a variety of county and state meetings.
• Performs inspections of incoming out-of-state plant shipments at terminals and ensures weighing and measuring devices meet accuracy standards, proper usage requirements, and state registration compliance. Advises growers regarding the Organic Act laws and regulations.
• Receives, reviews, investigates and resolves public concerns and complaints related to agriculture and weights and measures programs.
• May serve as the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures in their absence, as assigned.
• Supervises the wine grape testing program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Agriculture Science, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Engineering, or a related field; AND Four (4) years of progressively responsible agricultural or weights and measures inspection and enforcement work, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid State Driver's License Deputy County Agricultural Commissioner License or Deputy County Sealer of Weights and Measures License Pesticide Regulation License Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation License Weight Verification License Investigation and Environmental Monitoring License Integrated Pest Management License Commodity Regulation License Measurement Verification License Transaction and Product Verification License

Within two (2) years, possession of both Deputy County Agricultural Commissioner AND Deputy County Sealer of Weights and Measures License must be obtained. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licensure within the time frames specified above shall be considered failure to meet a condition of employment and may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Knowledge of:

• All applicable federal, state, county, and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations.
• Budgetary principles and practices.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and implementation.
• Administration…