Agricultural/Standards Inspector

County of Orange • Orange County, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is the journey-level classification in the Agricultural/Standards Inspector series. Under minimal supervision, incumbents at this level are responsible for performing regulatory work and enforcing laws and regulations as licensed employees of the Orange County Agriculture, Weights & Measures office. Incumbents may be tasked with inspections and other assignments as required for the position. These inspections may include locations such as orchards, fields, range lands, residential or business premises, nurseries, and other facilities. Inspectors in this class independently perform inspections in Agricultural Services programs, Pesticides Use Enforcement programs, and/or Weights & Measures programs functions. Typically, inspectors work in one or multiple areas of specialty and do not perform supervisory duties characteristic of the next higher-level class.

Requirements

• General knowledge of laws, regulations, and functions relating to the office of County Agricultural Commissioner and/or Sealer of Weights and Measures.
• Ability to interpret and apply the provisions of laws and regulations relating to Agriculture, Weights & Measures.
• Ability to effectively and tactfully deal with persons contacted on enforcement matters.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in dynamic situations with the public and industry.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
• Works with others to achieve goals.
• At least three (3) of the following State of California licenses: Commodity Regulations, Integrated Pest Management, Investigation and Environmental Monitoring, Measurement Verification, Pesticide Regulation, Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation, Transaction and Product Verification, Weight Verification.
• Must have a valid California Class C Driver's License.
• Depending on the assignment, some positions in this class may require possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class B).

Responsibilities

• Performing regulatory work and enforcing laws and regulations as licensed employees of the Orange County Agriculture, Weights & Measures office.
• Performing inspections and other assignments as required for the position.
• Conducting inspections at locations such as orchards, fields, range lands, residential or business premises, nurseries, and other facilities.
• Independently performing inspections in Agricultural Services programs, Pesticides Use Enforcement programs, and/or Weights & Measures programs functions.
• Interpreting and applying state laws and regulations and local policies.
• Performing technical fieldwork in one or more functional areas.
• Preparation of inspection reports, investigation reports, databases, and maintaining records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed