Assistant Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures

County of Mendocino•Ukiah, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The current vacancy is in Ukiah, CA. At-Will position; exempt from Civil Service. Under general administrative direction, assists the Agriculture Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures in the administration, coordination, and oversight of departmental programs, operations and staff. Contributes to organizational planning, policy development, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and coordination with other agencies. Supervises assigned staff and day-to-day operations. Anticipated salary increase effective June 23, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Agriculture Science, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Engineering, or a related field; AND Four (4) years of progressively responsible agricultural or weights and measures inspection and enforcement work, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
Valid State Driver's License
Deputy County Agricultural Commissioner License or Deputy County Sealer of Weights and Measures License
Pesticide Regulation License
Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation License
Weight Verification License
Investigation and Environmental Monitoring License
Integrated Pest Management License
Commodity Regulation License
Measurement Verification License
Transaction and Product Verification License
Within two (2) years, possession of both Deputy County Agricultural Commissioner AND Deputy County Sealer of Weights and Measures License must be obtained.
Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, county, and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of budgetary principles and practices.
Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and implementation.
Knowledge of administration of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.
Knowledge of identification of crops, vertebrate pests, basic insects, plants, and trees; treating and controlling plant pests and diseases.
Knowledge of construction, mechanics, and operation of scales, gasoline meters, and other weighing and measuring devices.
Knowledge of methods and techniques relevant to weights and measures investigation and enforcement.
Knowledge of all computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge of principles and practices of land use planning.
Knowledge of legislative processes and criminal, civil and administrative penalties.
Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Skill in researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Skill in applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
Skill in communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Skill in maintaining accurate records of work performed and findings.
Skill in planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
Skill in selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Skill in presenting technical information clearly, concisely and in an interesting manner to technical committees, public officials, and the general public.
Ability to effectively deal with the general public and the media in stressful situations.
Ability to speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions with abstract and/or concrete variables.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to enforce the laws in a fair and impartial manner.
Ability to identify many different plants, animals, insects, and diseases.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to resolve issues or concerns involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to: stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; speak and hear; and push, pull, move, or lift above and below the neck objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assists in planning, organizing, administering and supervising activities, programs, and operations of the office of the Agriculture Department.
Performs supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring and training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving personnel issues and concerns.
Participates in the development, administration, and management of the department’s budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments.
Participates in establishing long-range goals and developing plans to accomplish departmental objectives.
Ensures pesticide use enforcement; trains growers and licensees in pesticide use laws and regulations; assists with field inspections and applies applicable laws and regulations; takes appropriate enforcement measures as needed.
Ensures compliance with weights and measures laws and regulations.
Reviews and approves periodic reports of work performed; makes field visits to review the work of personnel and to evaluate the quality of the program.
Consults with and advises staff regarding the interpretation of laws and regulations; recommends the modification or adoption of procedures to meet changing requirements.
Assists the general public with pest control issues by identifying pest and recommending effective control methods.
Meets with state and federal legislators and/or their staff to discuss proposed legislation and other issues affecting the Department.
Prepares resolutions for Board of Supervisors' consideration; serves as departmental representative in connection with statutory requirements for notice, publications, and other official action of the department.
Participates in issuance of pesticide permits, operator identification numbers and phytosanitary certificates.
Assists in preparing the annual crop report by surveying agricultural producers and compiling statistical data.
Represents the department at a variety of county and state meetings.
Performs inspections of incoming out-of-state plant shipments at terminals and ensures weighing and measuring devices meet accuracy standards, proper usage requirements, and state registration compliance.
Advises growers regarding the Organic Act laws and regulations.
Receives, reviews, investigates and resolves public concerns and complaints related to agriculture and weights and measures programs.
May serve as the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures in their absence, as assigned.
Supervises the wine grape testing program.
Performs other related duties as assigned.