Agricultural and Standards Inspector Level I/II Revised

Sacramento County (CA) • Sacramento, CA

61d • $5,058 - $7,103

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Principles of entomology, plant pathology and botany in relation to the control and quarantine of agricultural pests
• Knowledge of Pesticides and their effects on the environment
• Knowledge of Diseases and other defects of fruit, vegetables, nuts and eggs
• Knowledge of Arithmetic and basic statistical methods and analysis
• Knowledge of Principles, procedures and practices of investigative techniques
• Knowledge of Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Knowledge of Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
• Knowledge of 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
• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Ability to Interpret, apply, and enforce applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations in an impartial manner
• Ability to Collect, compile, and analyze a variety of data and information
• Ability to Write reports in a clear, concise, organized, and accurate manner
• Ability to Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others; respond effectively and tactfully to hostility, confusion or concerns expressed by others
• Ability to Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to 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:
• Pesticide Regulation
• Investigation and Environmental Monitoring
• Integrated Pest Management
• Commodity Regulation
• Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation
• Weight Verification
• Measurement Verification
• Transaction and Product Verification
• License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Some positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: Perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as standing for long periods of time; walking long distances; stooping; stretching; bending; climbing stairs; and lifting items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Some positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: Differentiate between colors at a level necessary to identify various insects and weeds.

Nice To Haves

• Some positions in this class require specific knowledge and abilities to perform the responsibilities of a Canine Handler. To be eligible for a Canine Handler designated position, the applicant must have obtained a certificate of completion from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for their 10-week Basic Canine Handler Training, Cargo/Postal prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of agricultural crops
• Performs inspections of products
• Performs inspections of commercial weighing, measuring and counting devices
• Performs inspections of packaged commodities to determine compliance with and enforce applicable Federal, State, and County laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees