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State-Licensed Agricultural Inspector (3450) - DPH - 132792

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State-Licensed Agricultural Inspector (3450) - DPH - 132792

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. The San Francisco Department of Public Health's Environmental Health Branch is accepting applications for full-time, permanent 6220 Inspector of Weights and Measures vacancies. Application Opening:

Friday, March 15, 2024 Application Deadline:

The application filing will be open continuously for at least through April 1, 2024 Nature of Work Inspections are performed primarily at off-site locations and may require a moderate degree of physical exertion including lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds; bending; stooping; climbing; crouching; reaching; kneeling; and manual dexterity. Performs various inspections for enforcement of the California Food and Agricultural Code and California Code of Regulations for the City and County of San Francisco; Conducts plant quarantine inspections for incoming shipments of plants or plant material that are quarantined; Monitors pest control use by inspecting and registering pest control businesses; issues permits, investigates complaints of pesticide misuse, illnesses or injuries related to pesticide use; and prepares reports to State; Inspects nurseries for cleanliness and compliance; inspects incoming shipments of nursery stock for quarantined pests and enforcement of quarantine laws; Inspects and registers apiaries in response to complaints and for freedom of apiary diseases; Conducts pest surveys for insects, weeds and diseases; provides identification of insects, weeds or diseases to residents that submit same; Writes daily inspection reports and investigative reports as required by State Law; Commitment to providing first-class care and service to all members of the DPH service population, with heightened sensitivity and awareness to racial, ethnic, and culturally diverse members of the DPH’s workforce and patient populations; Desire and commitment to lead and participate in antiracism, racial justice, and equity work that impacts quality of patient care, and improvements in employee experiences. How to qualify

Possession of any

two (2)

of the required three (3) valid Agricultural Inspector/Biologist Licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CFDA):

Pesticide Regulation License; Commodity Regulation License; Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation License.

Must obtain the third valid CFDA Agricultural Inspector/Biologist License within twelve (12) months of hire. Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Possession of a valid Investigation and Environmental Monitoring License and/or Integrated Pest Management License issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Bilingual fluency in another language (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese). Public outreach experience (e.g., cold calls). Experience with regulatory inspections and enforcement actions. Experience effectively managing conflict/confrontational situations. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Important Note

Applicants must ensure that email from us is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment; therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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