Agricultural/Weights And Measures Inspector I

County of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures is seeking to fill the Agricultural/Weights And Measures Inspector I position. This role is crucial for ensuring agricultural pest and disease control, monitoring pesticide use, enforcing agricultural product standards, and verifying the accuracy of commercial weighing and measuring devices. The County of Los Angeles, as the most populous county in the nation and a major employer in Southern California, offers a wide range of public services and a stable career path with excellent benefits. This position is open to all qualified applicants and will remain open until filled.

Requirements

• OPTION I: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in one or more appropriate disciplines in agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics -AND- One (1) year of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Associate Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector performing agricultural or weights and measures inspection functions for a public jurisdiction.
• OPTION II: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in any discipline with a minimum of 30 semester units, or equivalent (e.g. 45 quarter units), in one or any combination of the following disciplines: agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics -AND- One (1) year of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Associate Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector performing agricultural or weights and measures inspections for a public jurisdiction.
• A valid State of California Weights & Measures License in either Weight Verification or Measurement Verification.
• A valid State of California Agricultural License in Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation.
• A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
• Required experience/education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
• Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Associate Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector is defined as assisting in and learning inspection and enforcement activities related to Federal, State, and local agricultural and/or weights and measures laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies for the protection of the environment and constituent groups such as consumers, agriculture, and industry.
• Applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driver's license and driving record from the California State Department of Motor and Vehicles before final appointment.

Nice To Haves

• If your experience is at a similar level, please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

Responsibilities

• Inspects orchards, farms, nurseries, mills, apiaries, and plant shipments for agricultural pests and diseases and ensures adequate plant pest quarantine measures are taken.
• Monitors pesticide use by commercial applicators including types of pesticides used and application techniques.
• Inspects and enforces agricultural product standards for fruits, vegetables, and eggs.
• Inspects produce cases, nursery stock, commodities, and other packaged goods weighing 25 pounds or more.
• Inspects, tests, seals or condemns weighing and measuring devices used in commercial transactions.
• Inspects shipments for compliance with labeling, weighing and measuring codes, issues inspection certificates.
• Performs test purchases or sales to verify accurate weight or measure.
• Gathers and compiles information and prepares reports, issues citations or violations and collects appropriate fees.
• Maintains records and prepares reports on inspections, pest control activities and related matters.
• Uses a variety of hand-held or other equipment such as, but not limited to, refractometers, scales, graduated measures, hydrometers and laptop or tablet computers.
• Receives and provides training in the safe and effective use of various tools and equipment utilized in any inspection, investigation or enforcement activities that may be assigned.
• Uses a variety of mathematical formulae, including algebra.
• Acts as a witness in administrative, criminal and civil cases.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from other agencies and the public.

Benefits

• One of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

What This Job Offers

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