Deputy of Agricultural and Standards Services

County of Alameda • Hayward, CA

7d

About The Position

Under general direction, the Deputy of Agricultural and Standards Services evaluates, directs, and coordinates the activities of one or more sections within the Agriculture/Weights and Measures Department and staff engaged in the enforcement of State and Federal laws relating to agricultural and weights and measures within the County and may be called upon to assist in the activities of other sections as needed.

Requirements

• The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in the class of Agricultural and Standards Investigator III in the Alameda County classified service.
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree, or appropriate four (4) year degree which qualifies the applicant to obtain the required State licenses.
• The equivalent of four (4) years full-time experience in the enforcement of agricultural laws, in agricultural pest control, or in the production, marketing, or processing of agricultural commodities; or experience in inspection, maintenance, repair, or installation of measuring instruments or equipment.
• This experience must have been at a level comparable to an equivalent class of an Alameda County Agricultural and Standards Investigator III.
• One (1) of the required four (4) years of experience must include supervising responsibility.
• Possession of a valid state license as a County Deputy Agricultural Commissioner or County Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Nice To Haves

• Federal, State, and Local Laws, Regulations and Ordinances relating to Pesticide Use Enforcement, Weights and Measures, Agricultural Pest Detection, Pest Exclusion, and Pest Eradication procedures and practices and their application.
• Principal, practices, and techniques of budgeting.
• Knowledge of supervision and management principles.
• Public relations.
• Effective organization, administration, and personnel management and training.
• Record keeping systems.
• County/State government process and organization.
• Agricultural and structural pests and their control.
• Principles and procedures for issuing citations, conducting administrative hearings and criminal and civil prosecutions.
• Workplace safety practices.
• Principles, mechanics, and care of equipment and testing devices, and of methods and techniques of inspecting.
• Principles of personnel management.
• Interpret and apply agricultural weighting and measuring laws, regulations, and policies to clients and consumers.
• Solve problems.
• Establish good working relationships with staff, community groups, and government agencies.
• Conduct public hearings and act as a hearing officer.
• Provide effective leadership.
• Manage human resources.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Direct and provide technical guidance and training to staff.
• Apply modern principles of management and supervision.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State, and County laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to Agriculture and Weights and Measures.
• Analyze situations, consider alternatives, make independent decisions, and take appropriate actions.
• Utilize social media if required.

Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1 st United Services Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees