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Salary : $52,412.74 - $63,708.01 Annually
Location : Madera, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
Department: Agriculture
Division: Ag Commissioner Administration
Opening Date: 08/24/2023
Closing Date: 9/8/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: PROFS
Position
Under direction, to make inspections and enforce provisions of the California Code of Regulations, California Food and Agricultural Code, and the California Business and Professions Code relating to pest control and the inspection, standardization, and quarantine of agricultural products; to make inspections, enforce standards, and test weighing and measuring devices and the weights, volumes, and quality of packaged goods and commodities; to perform specialized assignments; to provide work direction and training for other staff; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.
Examples of Duties
Inspects fruits, nuts, vegetables, honey, eggs, or other agricultural commodities in markets, packing houses, and storage areas for compliance with regulations related to standards, grades, and spray residues; issues certificates of inspection; may order reconditioning or destruction of produce deemed to be below minimum standards; inspects plants and trees in nurseries and those being transported by common carrier for evidence of disease, pests, or noxious weed seeds; inspects transported agricultural commodities to ensure that they are free from injurious insects or plant disease; issues permits and may supervise the application of toxic materials to crops; mixes and sells poisons for weed and pest control; inspects apiaries; examines fields, orchards, roadways, and cultivated areas to determine the location and extent of rodent, weed, bird, insect, predator, and plant disease infestations; assists with the eradication and control of plants, weeds, rodents, birds, and other pests; enforces laws related to preventing the introduction and spread of pests; may certify or specify treatment of agricultural products as a condition of movement or shipment; inspects seeds, seed shipments, and cleaning devices for compliance with standardization requirements; may operate trucks, spray rigs, and other equipment; inspects pesticide equipment and storage; inspects, tests, and seals commercial weighing and measuring devices, petroleum product dispensing meters, and a variety of electrical meters; weighs, measures, and counts or weighs the contents of packaged commodities to verify the accuracy of labels; inspects and verifies weighmaster licenses and pertinent certificates; collects product samples for testing to ensure stated quantities; investigates complaints of improper measures, weights, and counts; gathers evidence and other information to support the prosecution of violators; prepares reports and records of inspections and tests conducted; gathers information for annual crop reports; audits records of pest control advisors, operators, growers, and dealers; inspects gasoline distributors for compliance with air pollution regulations; examines fields, orchards, roadways, and cultivated areas to determine location and extent of endangered species; may have specialized job assignments such as the development of data bases, hardware maintenance, and computer software applications; may serve on interagency groups and committees; may be responsible for providing work direction and training for other staff.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIESPerforms related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
Ability to:
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINESAny combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience:
One (1) year of technical agricultural inspection and/or weights and measures enforcement work.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in an agricultural, biological or physical science, chemistry or any degree acceptable to the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture County Licensing Program.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid State inspection license in at least two (2) of the eight (8) fields of agricultural and weights and measures inspection work.
Possession of, or ability to obtain by date of appointment, a valid California Class 'C' driver's license.
Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment, a valid California Class 'B' driver's license in order to operate "safety sensitive" vehicles.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Application Process
The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.
Only qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered either by an evaluation of education and experience, a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application. Passing score is 70% out of 100% on each assessment section.
THE APPRAISAL PANEL (100%) IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website All job postings are also included via the TDD phone at 559-675-8970 and the 24-hour job line at 559-675-8685. Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded), licenses, and certificates to your application or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.
For an open recruitment, applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.
PLACEMENT ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST:
The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final score on an examination, they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. The names of two or more eligibles having final ratings which are identical shall be grouped on the eligible list as tie names with equal rank for certification and appointment purposes.
Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of six (6) months or one (1) year, unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to section 6-4 (b) and may be extended for up to an additional year by the Commission.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition of employment with the County of Madera, a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications* are also subject to a medical examination, which includes a review of medical history. TB screenings and medical exams are administered by the Madera County Public Health Department and/or health care professional designated by the County.
Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (559) 675-7705 or
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:
You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment.
As a condition of employment, all prospective employees shall be required to be fingerprinted.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Madera County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by Federal or State law.
Benefits of employment with the County of Madera include:
01
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in agriculture, biological or physical science, chemistry or any degree acceptable to the state of California Department of Food and Agriculture County Licensing Program?(Applicant must attach transcripts)
02
Do you possess a valid State inspection license in at least two (2) of the eight (8) fields of agricultural and weights and measures inspection work?
03
Do you possess one (1) year of technical agricultural inspection and/or weights and measures enforcement work?
Required Question
Location : Madera, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
Department: Agriculture
Division: Ag Commissioner Administration
Opening Date: 08/24/2023
Closing Date: 9/8/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: PROFS
Position
Under direction, to make inspections and enforce provisions of the California Code of Regulations, California Food and Agricultural Code, and the California Business and Professions Code relating to pest control and the inspection, standardization, and quarantine of agricultural products; to make inspections, enforce standards, and test weighing and measuring devices and the weights, volumes, and quality of packaged goods and commodities; to perform specialized assignments; to provide work direction and training for other staff; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.
Examples of Duties
Inspects fruits, nuts, vegetables, honey, eggs, or other agricultural commodities in markets, packing houses, and storage areas for compliance with regulations related to standards, grades, and spray residues; issues certificates of inspection; may order reconditioning or destruction of produce deemed to be below minimum standards; inspects plants and trees in nurseries and those being transported by common carrier for evidence of disease, pests, or noxious weed seeds; inspects transported agricultural commodities to ensure that they are free from injurious insects or plant disease; issues permits and may supervise the application of toxic materials to crops; mixes and sells poisons for weed and pest control; inspects apiaries; examines fields, orchards, roadways, and cultivated areas to determine the location and extent of rodent, weed, bird, insect, predator, and plant disease infestations; assists with the eradication and control of plants, weeds, rodents, birds, and other pests; enforces laws related to preventing the introduction and spread of pests; may certify or specify treatment of agricultural products as a condition of movement or shipment; inspects seeds, seed shipments, and cleaning devices for compliance with standardization requirements; may operate trucks, spray rigs, and other equipment; inspects pesticide equipment and storage; inspects, tests, and seals commercial weighing and measuring devices, petroleum product dispensing meters, and a variety of electrical meters; weighs, measures, and counts or weighs the contents of packaged commodities to verify the accuracy of labels; inspects and verifies weighmaster licenses and pertinent certificates; collects product samples for testing to ensure stated quantities; investigates complaints of improper measures, weights, and counts; gathers evidence and other information to support the prosecution of violators; prepares reports and records of inspections and tests conducted; gathers information for annual crop reports; audits records of pest control advisors, operators, growers, and dealers; inspects gasoline distributors for compliance with air pollution regulations; examines fields, orchards, roadways, and cultivated areas to determine location and extent of endangered species; may have specialized job assignments such as the development of data bases, hardware maintenance, and computer software applications; may serve on interagency groups and committees; may be responsible for providing work direction and training for other staff.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIESPerforms related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Pertinent State and Federal laws and regulations related to the inspection, standardization, and quarantine of agriculture products.
- Pertinent State and Federal laws and regulations related to the inspection and standardization of weights and measures, net containers, and public weighmasters.
- Law enforcement powers, procedures, and policies of the Office of Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures.
- Proper inspection methods and procedures.
- Methods of treating and controlling plant pests and diseases.
- Basic statistical testing techniques.
- Principles of training.
Skill to:
- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
- Interpret and enforce agriculture standards, laws, and regulations and weights and measures laws, standards, and regulations.
- Impartially investigate complaints of short weighs, deception, and fraud.
- Provide training for other staff.
- Gather and maintain information concerning County crops.
- Assist with the interpretation and enforcement of agriculture standards, laws, and regulations and weights and measures laws, standards, and regulations.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports.
- Assist with gathering and maintaining information concerning County crops.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINESAny combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience:
One (1) year of technical agricultural inspection and/or weights and measures enforcement work.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in an agricultural, biological or physical science, chemistry or any degree acceptable to the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture County Licensing Program.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid State inspection license in at least two (2) of the eight (8) fields of agricultural and weights and measures inspection work.
Possession of, or ability to obtain by date of appointment, a valid California Class 'C' driver's license.
Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment, a valid California Class 'B' driver's license in order to operate "safety sensitive" vehicles.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Application Process
The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.
Only qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered either by an evaluation of education and experience, a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application. Passing score is 70% out of 100% on each assessment section.
THE APPRAISAL PANEL (100%) IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website All job postings are also included via the TDD phone at 559-675-8970 and the 24-hour job line at 559-675-8685. Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded), licenses, and certificates to your application or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.
For an open recruitment, applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.
PLACEMENT ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST:
The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final score on an examination, they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. The names of two or more eligibles having final ratings which are identical shall be grouped on the eligible list as tie names with equal rank for certification and appointment purposes.
Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of six (6) months or one (1) year, unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to section 6-4 (b) and may be extended for up to an additional year by the Commission.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition of employment with the County of Madera, a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications* are also subject to a medical examination, which includes a review of medical history. TB screenings and medical exams are administered by the Madera County Public Health Department and/or health care professional designated by the County.
Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (559) 675-7705 or
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:
You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment.
As a condition of employment, all prospective employees shall be required to be fingerprinted.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Madera County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by Federal or State law.
Benefits of employment with the County of Madera include:
- 13 paid holidays per year;
- 1 sick leave day per month (unlimited accrual);
- 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year, vacation accrual increasing thereafter with years of service (45 days maximum accrual);
- Membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), with an enhanced 2.7% @ 55 retirement benefit formula (based on the highest 12 months with the employee paying 8% toward the retirement cost) for those individuals with current or prior qualifying public sector service that establishes eligibility as a "classic member" pursuant to the provisions of California's 2013 Pension Reform Act (Act) and CalPERS Regulations. Individuals with no current or prior qualifying public sector service, and who are defined as new members or new employees under the Act, will be eligible for the 2% @ 62 retirement benefit formula (based on the highest 36-months with the employee paying 7.75% toward the retirement cost);
- County participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System Health Benefit Program and for certain selected health plans, the County pays 95% of health insurance premium for employee and 50% for either two-party or dependent coverage;
- Additional salary increases after 10, 15, and 20 years of service.
01
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in agriculture, biological or physical science, chemistry or any degree acceptable to the state of California Department of Food and Agriculture County Licensing Program?(Applicant must attach transcripts)
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a valid State inspection license in at least two (2) of the eight (8) fields of agricultural and weights and measures inspection work?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you possess one (1) year of technical agricultural inspection and/or weights and measures enforcement work?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
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