Agricultural/Standards Technician

County of Orange • Orange County, CA

3d

About The Position

Under supervision, incumbents learn how to perform inspections in Agricultural Programs, Pesticide Use Enforcement, and/or Weights & Measures as employees of the Orange County Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights & Measures office. This is the entry-level classification used to provide employees with the experience required for the journey-level classification in the Agricultural/Standards Inspector series. Incumbents work under general supervision while learning job tasks, progressing as the procedures and processes of the assigned areas of responsibilities are learned. Incumbents in this classification must obtain, within one year of employment, at least one state license in their area of assignment. Incumbents who have not received the appropriate license prior to the end of the probationary period will not pass probation. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate progressive proficiency and independence in performing the duties outlined below and eventually possess at least three state licenses and one year of experience as a licensed technician to advance to the Agricultural/Standards Inspector class.

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college in Agricultural Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, or Statistics, with a minimum of 30-semester units or equivalent completed.
• Valid California Class C Driver's license to be maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to interpret and apply state laws and local policies.
• Ability to perform technical fieldwork in one or more functional areas.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of simple calculations and elementary understanding of statistical methods and probabilities as it relates to agriculture and/or weights and measures.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and complete tasks as given.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to exercise independent discretion and judgment in choosing courses of action in the field.
• Ability to understand the impact and implications of decisions and consider conflicting needs, options, and information to make tough decisions, even when data is limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication.
• Ability to clearly explain complex regulations and instructions to the public or business owners.
• Ability to communicate and enforce requirements tactfully and firmly.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English at the level for successful job performance.
• Ability to select appropriate verbiage and examples tailored to the level and experience of the audience.
• Must obtain at least one state license within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Depending on assignment, some positions in this class may require possession of a valid Commercial California Class B Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections in Agricultural Programs, Pesticide Use Enforcement, and/or Weights & Measures.
• Obtain at least one state license in their area of assignment within one year of employment.
• Demonstrate progressive proficiency and independence in performing duties.
• Advance to the Agricultural/Standards Inspector class with at least three state licenses and one year of experience as a licensed technician.

Benefits

• Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and the successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level