AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES INSPECTOR I

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking an Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector I to inspect agricultural products, weigh and measure devices, pest prevention, and regulatory compliance. Applicants must meet degree/licensing requirements and be prepared for a multi-step exam process.

Applications are filed online; license verification and educational documents are required within 15 days of filing. The position offers the opportunity to serve the public across Los Angeles County.

Qualifications

• Education required: bachelor's degree in specified scientific disciplines OR equivalent.
• Option I requires 1 year of inspector-level inspection experience.
• Option II requires 1 year of inspector-level inspection experience.
• Licenses: California Weights & Measures License in Weight Verification or Measurement Verification; California Agricultural License in Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation; valid California Class C Driver License.
• Withheld or out-of-class not accepted; education/licenses must be met at time of filing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect orchards, farms, nurseries, mills, apiaries, and plant shipments for pests and diseases; ensure quarantine measures.
• Monitor pesticide use by commercial applicators; document types and techniques.
• Inspect standards for fruits, vegetables, and eggs; weigh and inspect shipments and devices.
• Prepare reports, issue citations/violations, collect fees; maintain records.

Education

Bachelor's degree in agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics

Bachelor's degree with 30 semester units in agricultural/biological/chemical/physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics; or 45 quarter units

Job description

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

EXAM NUMBER
V0007H

Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
EXAM NUMBER
V0007H
WHEN TO APPLY
The application filing period will begin on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the positions are filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We encourage applications from anyone.
Why work for us?
With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities. The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover 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.
For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ .

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

For additional information regarding the classification standards, please see the Los Angeles County Class Specification for Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector I, #0007 .

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 lnspector 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 lnspector performing agricultural or weights and measures inspections for a public jurisdiction.
License
A valid State of California Weights & Measures License in either Weight Verification or Measurement Verification** -AND- 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.
WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.
Special Requirement Information

• To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official transcript from an accredited institution within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Include official copies of all relevant documents. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf .

We do not accept password-protected documents. Please make sure documents are unlocked.

• You will also need to provide verification of the required licenses with your application.

If you cannot attach the necessary documents at the time of filing , please e-mail them to [e-mail] within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. Include the exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail.

• Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Associate Agricultural/Weights & Measures lnspector 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. For a full description, please refer to Los Angeles County's Class Specification for Associate Agricultural/Weights & Measures lnspector, #0005 . 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.
• Driver License Information: 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. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted or revoked.

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.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of a multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 100%, covering: Customer Focus, Learning Potential, Responsibility, Working with Information, Verbal Ability, and Professional/Technical Expertise.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible Register.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS: If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and responses could be transferred to that exam.
Test Preparation
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help applicants prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem vital.

• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests/

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed as they are received, and candidates will be added to the list accordingly. Individuals who successfully pass the assessment(s) are placed on a list based on their score group for a duration of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur. Your score remains valid for twelve (12) months from the date you receive your assessment results notice. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
Application And Filing Information
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Important: Please fill out the application completely. Include relevant employment history such as employer's name and address, job title, start and end dates, hours worked weekly, and a description of duties performed. We reserve the right to verify any information provided at any stage of the examination and hiring process, including after hiring. Providing false information may result in denial of the application or withdrawal of appointment. Copying language from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not adequately demonstrate that you meet the criteria. This could cause your application to be considered incomplete and may lead to disqualification.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number when applying.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at [e-mail]. We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.
Contact Information
Department Contact Phone: ( 626) 575‑5464
Department Contact Email: [e-mail]
Testing Accommodation Coordinator Phone: (626) 575‑5464
California Relay Services: (800) 735‑2922
Teletype Phone: (626) 282‑7829
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/ .
Testing Accommodations For Applicants
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/ .
Fair Chance
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov .
Veteran’s Credit
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025