ASSOCIATE AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES INSPECTOR

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures seeks an Associate Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector to perform fruit and vegetable inspections, pest surveillance, and report generation. The role requires education in agricultural or related sciences and licensure within one year of appointment.

Applicants must possess a valid CA weights and measures license (Weight or Measurement Verification), an agricultural license, and a CA Driver License.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Alternative degree with 30+ semester units in related disciplines and 1 year of public inspection experience.
• Valid California weights and measures license within 1 year of appointment.
• Valid California agricultural license within 1 year of appointment.
• Valid California Class C Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fruits and vegetables and egg quality standards.
• Inspect plants and plant material for pest organisms.
• Inspect produce cases, nursery stock and other goods weighing 25 lbs or more.
• Pesticide use enforcement during inspections.
• Detect and eradicate exotic pests in assigned areas.
• Prepare written inspection reports and certificates.
• Operate refractometers, scales, hydrometers, and laptops during inspections.

Skills

Inspection procedures

Pesticide enforcement

Mathematical applications

Report writing

Driver license

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, chemical, physical sciences, mathematics or statistics

Bachelor's degree with 30+ semester units in related disciplines plus 1 year inspection experience

Tools

Refractometers

Scales

Hydrometers

Laptop/Tablet computers

Job description

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

EXAM NUMBER: V0005H

When to apply

The application filing period will begin on Monday, June 22, 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 more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide important public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover 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.

Essential Job Functions

• Inspection procedures for fruits and vegetables and egg quality standards.
• Inspection techniques for plants and plant material for pest organisms.
• Inspection of produce cases, nursery stock, commodities, and other packaged goods weighing 25 lbs. or more.
• Pesticide use enforcement.
• Techniques and their application for the control and eradication of weeds and vertebrate pests on residential commercial and agricultural properties.
• Detection and eradication of exotic pests such as foreign insects.
• Inspection of commercial meters and scales for accuracy in retail markets and other commercial establishments.
• Preparation of written reports, inspection certificates, and citations or other notices of violations.
• Use of diverse equipment such as refractometers, scales, graduated measures, hydrometers, and laptop and tablet computers.
• Safe and effective use of various tools and equipment utilized in any inspection, investigation, or enforcement activities that may be assigned.
• Application of a variety of mathematical formulae, including algebra, in inspection and enforcement activities.

For additional information regarding the classification standards, please see the Los Angeles County Class Specification for Associate Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector, #0005.

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*.

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 performing agricultural or weights and measures inspections for a public jurisdiction.

LICENSE: A valid State of California weights and measures license in either Weight Verification or Measurement Verification** -- AND -- A valid State of California agricultural license in Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation** shall be obtained within one (1) year from time of appointment.

A valid California Class C Driver License*** is required to perform job-related essential functions.

Special Requirement Information

• To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official transcript from an accredited institution within fifteen (15) 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.
• Successful completion of the probationary period includes 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 within one year from the time of appointment. Failure to provide successful completion of the required licenses prior to the end of the probationary period will result in being released from the position of Associate Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector.
• 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: General Problem-Solving Skills, Customer Focus, Learning Potential, and Responsibility.

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) 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, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test Preparation: We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• 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.

Contact Information

Department Contact Phone: ( 626) 575-5464

Department Contact Email: [e-mail]

Testing Accommodation Coordinator Phone: [phone]

California Relay Services: [phone]

Teletype Phone: [phone]

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