Los Angeles County
ASSOCIATE AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES INSPECTOR
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURESFILING DATES:
March 23, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.EXAM #:
V0005FTYPES OF RECRUITMENT:
Open CompetitiveJOB TYPE:
Full-Time/TemporaryDEFINITION:
Assists in and learns inspection and enforcement activities related to Federal, State, and local agricultural and/or weights and measures laws, regulations, ordinances and policies for consumer and agricultural industry protection.CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
This is the entry-level class in the Agricultural/Weights and Measures Series. Positions in this class are characterized by responsibility for assisting in and learning to perform regulatory inspections and to enforce appropriate ordinances, laws and regulations associated with agricultural and weights and measures standards enforcement. Incumbents work under the close supervision of a journey-level inspector and must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to perform mathematical calculations including algebraic functions. These positions require analytical ability sufficient to define problems of inspection or enforcement, and to develop and recommend methods for resolution of such problems. Incumbents learn techniques for the collection and analysis of data for the preparation of written reports and use common personal computers for the preparation of reports, data entry and data retrieval. Incumbents drive departmental or personal vehicles on a regular and frequent basis and may be required to lift and carry test equipment, agricultural products, or other objects up to 50 pounds in weight. Positions in this class perform arduous tasks such as bending, stooping, and lifting heavy objects in the performance of their duties.RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inspect commercial weighing and measuring devices for accuracy in commercial establishments.Drive County vehicles to various work locations throughout the County of Los Angeles.Prepare written reports, inspection certificates, citations, or other notices of violations.Perform inspection procedures for fruits and vegetables and egg quality standards.Inspect plants and plant material for pest organisms.Inspect produce cases, nursery stock, commodities, air cargo containers, and other packaged goods varying in weight.Use a variety of hand-held or other equipment such as refractometers, scales, graduated measures, hydrometers, phone devices, tablets, laptops, and computers.Prepare daily and monthly reports of activities.Warn violators of infractions or penalties.Receive and apply training in the safe and effective use of various tools and equipment utilized in inspection, investigation, and/or enforcement activities.Detect exotic pests.Use a variety of mathematical calculations, concepts, and formulas.Collect samples from animals, plants, and/or products and route them to laboratories for assessment, identification, and/or other testing.Inquire about pesticides or chemicals to which person and/or animals may have been exposed for investigation referrals.Direct or monitor the quarantine and treatment, destruction or return of plants or plant products.SELECTION 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- Successful completion of a college or university level course in Botany or Entomology is required within one year from time of appointment.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, in one or any combination of the following disciplines: agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics; -AND- one year of full-time experience performing agricultural or weights and measures inspections for a public jurisdiction -AND- Successful completion of a college or university level course in Botany or Entomology is required within one year from time of appointment.LICENSE:A valid State of California Weights and Measures license in either Weight Verification -OR- Measurement Verification -AND- A valid Agricultural license in Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation shall be obtained within one year from time of appointment -AND- A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.PHYSICAL CLASS IV -
Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.CONTACT INFORMATION:ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 575-5464Department Contact Name: Crisselle CortesDepartment Contact Phone: (626) 575-5464Department Contact Email:
CCortes@acwm.lacounty.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr
March 23, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.EXAM #:
V0005FTYPES OF RECRUITMENT:
Open CompetitiveJOB TYPE:
Full-Time/TemporaryDEFINITION:
Assists in and learns inspection and enforcement activities related to Federal, State, and local agricultural and/or weights and measures laws, regulations, ordinances and policies for consumer and agricultural industry protection.CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
This is the entry-level class in the Agricultural/Weights and Measures Series. Positions in this class are characterized by responsibility for assisting in and learning to perform regulatory inspections and to enforce appropriate ordinances, laws and regulations associated with agricultural and weights and measures standards enforcement. Incumbents work under the close supervision of a journey-level inspector and must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to perform mathematical calculations including algebraic functions. These positions require analytical ability sufficient to define problems of inspection or enforcement, and to develop and recommend methods for resolution of such problems. Incumbents learn techniques for the collection and analysis of data for the preparation of written reports and use common personal computers for the preparation of reports, data entry and data retrieval. Incumbents drive departmental or personal vehicles on a regular and frequent basis and may be required to lift and carry test equipment, agricultural products, or other objects up to 50 pounds in weight. Positions in this class perform arduous tasks such as bending, stooping, and lifting heavy objects in the performance of their duties.RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inspect commercial weighing and measuring devices for accuracy in commercial establishments.Drive County vehicles to various work locations throughout the County of Los Angeles.Prepare written reports, inspection certificates, citations, or other notices of violations.Perform inspection procedures for fruits and vegetables and egg quality standards.Inspect plants and plant material for pest organisms.Inspect produce cases, nursery stock, commodities, air cargo containers, and other packaged goods varying in weight.Use a variety of hand-held or other equipment such as refractometers, scales, graduated measures, hydrometers, phone devices, tablets, laptops, and computers.Prepare daily and monthly reports of activities.Warn violators of infractions or penalties.Receive and apply training in the safe and effective use of various tools and equipment utilized in inspection, investigation, and/or enforcement activities.Detect exotic pests.Use a variety of mathematical calculations, concepts, and formulas.Collect samples from animals, plants, and/or products and route them to laboratories for assessment, identification, and/or other testing.Inquire about pesticides or chemicals to which person and/or animals may have been exposed for investigation referrals.Direct or monitor the quarantine and treatment, destruction or return of plants or plant products.SELECTION 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- Successful completion of a college or university level course in Botany or Entomology is required within one year from time of appointment.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, in one or any combination of the following disciplines: agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics; -AND- one year of full-time experience performing agricultural or weights and measures inspections for a public jurisdiction -AND- Successful completion of a college or university level course in Botany or Entomology is required within one year from time of appointment.LICENSE:A valid State of California Weights and Measures license in either Weight Verification -OR- Measurement Verification -AND- A valid Agricultural license in Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation shall be obtained within one year from time of appointment -AND- A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.PHYSICAL CLASS IV -
Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.CONTACT INFORMATION:ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 575-5464Department Contact Name: Crisselle CortesDepartment Contact Phone: (626) 575-5464Department Contact Email:
CCortes@acwm.lacounty.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr