Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer

County of San Luis Obispo; California; Sur place; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County of San Luis Obispo's Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures seeks a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer to lead regulatory, enforcement, and public-service programs protecting agriculture, environment, and fair commerce.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, interpret laws, coordinate with growers and partner agencies, manage budgets, and drive program accuracy and accountability.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations.
• Experience in regulatory work related to agriculture or weights and measures.
• Details oriented with strong reporting abilities.
• Excellent communication with staff, industry, and public.
• Experience planning, budgeting, and program administration.
• Willingness to work irregular hours.

Responsabilités

• Oversee and coordinate major departmental programs and regulatory activities.
• Lead and coach staff while setting expectations and accountability.
• Interpret and apply state and federal laws and policies.
• Assist in planning department goals and operational strategies.
• Help develop budgets, allocate resources, monitor performance.
• Coordinate with growers, partner agencies, and the public.
• Support the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer in daily operations and community engagement.

Connaissances

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Communication

Staff development

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

The Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures is actively recruiting for a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer to join our team.

The San Luis Obispo County Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures is seeking a knowledgeable, motivated, and forward-thinking Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer to help lead essential regulatory, enforcement, and public-service programs that protect our agriculture, public, and the environment. This role provides key leadership for staff who conduct inspections, enforce state and federal standards, and carry out programs involving pesticide use, plant health, weights and measures, direct marketing, and other agricultural services. We’re looking for someone who can manage complex requirements while focusing on people—building strong teams, developing staff, navigating change, managing state partnerships, and turning regulations into effective public service.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee and coordinate major departmental programs and regulatory activities in agriculture and weights and measures.
• Lead, coach, develop, and support employees while setting clear expectations, building accountability, recognizing strengths, and helping staff grow professionally. Personnel supervision and performance management are core responsibilities of the classification.
• Interpret and apply state and federal laws, regulations, and policies to ensure compliance and protect public health, the environment, and fair commerce.
• Assist in planning and implementing department goals, procedures, and operational strategies.
• Help develop budgets, allocate staff and resources, monitor program performance, maintain contractual obligations, and ensure assigned programs are delivered safely and effectively.
• Coordinate with growers, businesses, partner agencies, and the public to resolve issues, provide education, and ensure program integrity.
• Support the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer in managing daily operations, including program budgeting, staff development, and community engagement.

Interested Candidates Should Be:

• Organized, with strong skills in planning, prioritization, and follow-through.
• Detail-oriented and capable of interpreting regulations and technical information.
• Effective communicators able to work with staff, industry representatives, and the public.
• Knowledgeable in agriculture, environmental protection, and/or weights and measures programs.
• Experienced in regulatory work with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate staff.
• Proficient with standard office software and capable of preparing clear, accurate reports.
• Strong personnel leadership and coaching skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours as necessary.

Knowledge of:

• Agricultural and Weights and Measures programs under the purview of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer
• Policies and procedures of the California Departments of Agriculture and Pesticide Regulation
• Applicable local, State and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances
• Accepted methods of employee training, supervision and work planning
• All agricultural programs as well as technical knowledge of assigned programs
• Fiscal management practices and organizational concepts

Ability to:

• Supervise, train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel
• Manage and implement changes within assigned programs
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and others contacted in the course of work
• Enforce applicable laws and regulations in a professional manner
• Analyze situations correctly and adopt effective course of action
• Work independently
• Make presentations on behalf of the County and/or department
• Manage, coordinate and deliver training programs
• Prepare accurate written reports
• Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.

Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. The job includes duties and responsibilities that require frequent, regular attendance at our San Luis Obispo County office.

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.