Agricultural Weights & Measures Inspector I

County of Marin; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the County of Marin as an Agriculture/Weights and Measures Inspector I, where you'll regulate a variety of sectors, including organic integrity and pesticide applications. This full-time position balances office work and field inspections, contributing to environmental and consumer protection. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented communicators eager to engage with the community and enforce important regulations.

Qualifications

• Six months experience as an Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee.
• Knowledge in organic inspections and invasive pest management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various inspections in agricultural settings.
• Educate the public on compliance with regulations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Multitasking

Conflict Resolution

Education

CDFA State Licenses

Job description

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." . Read on to find out more about this opportunity:

The Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures is dedicated to serving the public's interest by promoting and protecting agriculture, environmental quality, health and welfare, as well as ensuring equity in the marketplace for all of Marin County's citizens. Are you interested in protecting consumers, the environment and sustainable agriculture? If you are, this may be the right career for you!

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Agriculture/Weights and Measures Inspector I will join a team of 8 other experienced and professional inspectors committed to regulating and overseeing a variety of areas including organic integrity, farmers' markets, commercial devices (scales, meters, etc.), retail sales techniques (scanners, price lookup systems, etc.), pesticide applications, insect trapping, and state and federal pest quarantines. The position is primarily regulatory with a heavy focus on education and outreach with members of a diverse public, including community members, consumers and industry representatives. Successful Inspectors effectively shift between providing education and taking enforcement actions including violations, citations, and fines.

This job allows for a rewarding balance of both office and field work. The ever-changing field work occurs in a variety of settings such as farms, gas stations, retail stores, pesticide storage areas, farmers' markets, taxi cabs, mail terminals, nurseries, and more. Field inspections generate a range of office work including composing investigative reports, compiling data, issuing permits, interpreting laws and regulations, collaborating with other government agencies, and levying fines. As such, the successful candidate will have a great attention to detail and an eagerness to work in a variety of locations.

Work Location: Assignments in this position require working onsite at the Agriculture, Weights and Measures Department Office in Novato and inspection sites throughout the County. Candidates selected for this position must be willing to work outdoors, in all weather conditions and in proximity to potentially hazardous pesticides (with proper safety equipment).

There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy in the Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures that will be filled at the Inspector Trainee, Inspector I OR Inspector II level. Candidates will be considered for the level(s) for which they apply, assuming minimum qualifications are met. You must submit separate applications for each level for which you wish to be considered.

Open & Continuous Recruitment: This recruitment is Open and Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.

Please note the recruitment for the the Agriculture/Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee closes on Thursday, March 13, 2025 @ 11:59pm.

ABOUT YOU

Our Ideal Team Member:

• Possesses excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Works effectively both in teams and independently.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
• Is highly detail-oriented and excels at problem-solving, prioritizing and multi-tasking.
• Has experience performing organic inspections, knowledge of invasive pests, and other related experiences in the agricultural field.
• Has experience in conflict resolution and can communicate effectively in challenging enforcement situations with persons who may be upset or hostile.
• Understands the importance of quality public service.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Of

• Laws, codes, orders, regulations and practices governing agriculture and weights and measures programs and pesticide management.
• General law enforcement powers and obligations of the Agricultural Commissioner / Director of Weights and Measures.
• Investigative, interview and interrogation techniques.
• Principles of identification, preservation and presentation of evidence.
• Techniques of case management, record keeping and report preparation.
• Safety principles and equipment used for handling chemicals and responding to hazardous materials incidents.

Ability To

• Interpret, apply, explain and enforce various state and federal agricultural and weights and measures laws, codes and regulations.
• Conduct accurate inspections in assigned areas.
• Interview a variety of individuals to obtain needed information.
• Gather, assemble and analyze data and make sound recommendations regarding mitigation or enforcement matters.
• Prepare and maintain accurate, concise and effective records, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Safely handle hazardous materials such as herbicides, rodenticides, insecticides and other pesticides, as well as gasoline, diesel, and propane.
• Maintain situational awareness while confidently approaching unknown environments with changing circumstances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector I

Pathway One: Agriculture/Weights & Measures
Six months of experience performing work equivalent to an Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee AND two full CDFA state licenses. Experience and CDFA licenses can be in agriculture and/or weights and measures programs.

OR

Pathway Two: IOIA (External Candidates Only)
Meet the minimum educational qualifications listed under AND have one year of experience performing organic crop, livestock and/or processing inspections AND possess one IOIA certificate of accreditation.

To learn more about the requirements for this opportunity, please see the .

Special Requirements:
Incumbents independently perform field inspections and investigations within the two areas of required licensure while gaining training and experience to obtain five required CDFA state licenses and function at the II level. The three additional CDFA licenses must be acquired within four years of initial hire or employment will be terminated. For an incumbent hired through the International Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA) pathway described in the Minimum Qualifications section, two CDFA licenses must be acquired within one year of initial hire AND five total CDFA licenses must be acquired within four years of initial hire or employment will be terminated. Licenses can be in agriculture and/or weights and measures.

Licenses: Agricultural and Drivers

• Candidates invited to participate in the selection phase of the recruitment will be required to submit copies of full state Agricultural licenses.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of recent DMV history. A driver's license is required for travel between various County and related business locations. Candidates will be required, at the time of selection interview, to furnish a recent DMV driving record.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact .

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ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." . Read on to find out more about this opportunity:

The Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures is dedicated to serving the public's interest by promoting and protecting agriculture, environmental quality, health and welfare, as well as ensuring equity in the marketplace for all of Marin County's citizens. Are you interested in protecting consumers, the environment and sustainable agriculture? If you are, this may be the right career for you!

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Agriculture/Weights and Measures Inspector I will join a team of 8 other experienced and professional inspectors committed to regulating and overseeing a variety of areas including organic integrity, farmers' markets, commercial devices (scales, meters, etc.), retail sales techniques (scanners, price lookup systems, etc.), pesticide applications, insect trapping, and state and federal pest quarantines. The position is primarily regulatory with a heavy focus on education and outreach with members of a diverse public, including community members, consumers and industry representatives. Successful Inspectors effectively shift between providing education and taking enforcement actions including violations, citations, and fines.

This job allows for a rewarding balance of both office and field work. The ever-changing field work occurs in a variety of settings such as farms, gas stations, retail stores, pesticide storage areas, farmers' markets, taxi cabs, mail terminals, nurseries, and more. Field inspections generate a range of office work including composing investigative reports, compiling data, issuing permits, interpreting laws and regulations, collaborating with other government agencies, and levying fines. As such, the successful candidate will have a great attention to detail and an eagerness to work in a variety of locations.

Work Location: Assignments in this position require working onsite at the Agriculture, Weights and Measures Department Office in Novato and inspection sites throughout the County. Candidates selected for this position must be willing to work outdoors, in all weather conditions and in proximity to potentially hazardous pesticides (with proper safety equipment).

There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy in the Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures that will be filled at the Inspector Trainee, Inspector I OR Inspector II level. Candidates will be considered for the level(s) for which they apply, assuming minimum qualifications are met. You must submit separate applications for each level for which you wish to be considered.

Open & Continuous Recruitment: This recruitment is Open and Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.

Please note the recruitment for the the Agriculture/Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee closes on Thursday, March 13, 2025 @ 11:59pm.

ABOUT YOU

Our Ideal Team Member:

• Possesses excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Works effectively both in teams and independently.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
• Is highly detail-oriented and excels at problem-solving, prioritizing and multi-tasking.
• Has experience performing organic inspections, knowledge of invasive pests, and other related experiences in the agricultural field.
• Has experience in conflict resolution and can communicate effectively in challenging enforcement situations with persons who may be upset or hostile.
• Understands the importance of quality public service.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Of

• Laws, codes, orders, regulations and practices governing agriculture and weights and measures programs and pesticide management.
• General law enforcement powers and obligations of the Agricultural Commissioner / Director of Weights and Measures.
• Investigative, interview and interrogation techniques.
• Principles of identification, preservation and presentation of evidence.
• Techniques of case management, record keeping and report preparation.
• Safety principles and equipment used for handling chemicals and responding to hazardous materials incidents.

Ability To

• Interpret, apply, explain and enforce various state and federal agricultural and weights and measures laws, codes and regulations.
• Conduct accurate inspections in assigned areas.
• Interview a variety of individuals to obtain needed information.
• Gather, assemble and analyze data and make sound recommendations regarding mitigation or enforcement matters.
• Prepare and maintain accurate, concise and effective records, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Safely handle hazardous materials such as herbicides, rodenticides, insecticides and other pesticides, as well as gasoline, diesel, and propane.
• Maintain situational awareness while confidently approaching unknown environments with changing circumstances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector I

Pathway One: Agriculture/Weights & Measures
Six months of experience performing work equivalent to an Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee AND two full CDFA state licenses. Experience and CDFA licenses can be in agriculture and/or weights and measures programs.

OR

Pathway Two: IOIA (External Candidates Only)
Meet the minimum educational qualifications listed under AND have one year of experience performing organic crop, livestock and/or processing inspections AND possess one IOIA certificate of accreditation.

To learn more about the requirements for this opportunity, please see the .

Special Requirements:
Incumbents independently perform field inspections and investigations within the two areas of required licensure while gaining training and experience to obtain five required CDFA state licenses and function at the II level. The three additional CDFA licenses must be acquired within four years of initial hire or employment will be terminated. For an incumbent hired through the International Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA) pathway described in the Minimum Qualifications section, two CDFA licenses must be acquired within one year of initial hire AND five total CDFA licenses must be acquired within four years of initial hire or employment will be terminated. Licenses can be in agriculture and/or weights and measures.

Licenses: Agricultural and Drivers

• Candidates invited to participate in the selection phase of the recruitment will be required to submit copies of full state Agricultural licenses.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of recent DMV history. A driver's license is required for travel between various County and related business locations. Candidates will be required, at the time of selection interview, to furnish a recent DMV driving record.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact .

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Drivers License, Training, Attention To Detail, Work Outside, Self-motivated, Multitasking