DEPUTY AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/SEALER

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County of Los Angeles seeks a qualified professional for a senior regulatory role within the Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures. The position directs inspection and enforcement activities, ensuring accurate execution of programs and compliance with policy.

A bachelor's degree in agricultural or biological sciences is required, along with two years of experience at the Inspector III level. The department emphasizes interagency collaboration, budget oversight, and effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in the agricultural or biological sciences or other appropriate disciplines as determined by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
• Two (2) years of work experience at the level of the Los Angeles County Class of Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector III.

Responsabilités

• Directs, plans, and schedules the administrative activities, enforcement inspections, and investigations conducted by a division.
• Reviews, prepares, and presents performance evaluations.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with the Department's constituents including industry, community groups, and consumers to assure the delivery of effective inspection and service programs.
• Assists in the development and achievement of bureau and division goals and objectives.
• Prepares and manages a divisional budget including the ongoing monitoring of revenues and expenditures.
• Reviews and prepares official correspondence, Board letters, press releases and special reports on behalf of the Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in agricultural or biological sciences

Description du poste

• Transaction & Product Verification
• Weight Verification

EXAM NUMBER: V0026G

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 vital 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

• Directs, plans, and schedules the administrative activities, enforcement inspections, and investigations conducted by a division.
• Reviews, prepares, and presents performance evaluations.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with the Department's constituents including industry, community groups, and consumers to assure the delivery of effective inspection and service programs.
• Assists in the development and achievement of bureau and division goals and objectives.
• Prepares and manages a divisional budget including the ongoing monitoring of revenues and expenditures.
• Reviews and prepares official correspondence, Board letters, press releases and special reports on behalf of the Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures.
• Recommends bureau policy to the Deputy Director, Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures.
• Advises the Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures on technical and enforcement issues based on discussions with deputies from other counties.
• Acts as a department liaison or leader on special projects and assignments, especially interagency programs, such as eradication activities.
• Makes presentations before industry and community groups on Department services, programs, and projects.
• Participates in progressive disciplinary processes.
• Assists in recruiting, selecting, and training new departmental employees.
• Occasionally travels out of town to represent the Department at meetings, trainings, seminars, etc., as needed.
• Prepares and reviews Appraisals of Promotability.
• Interacts with the Board of Supervisors' field deputies, Chief Executive Office analysts, and other county agencies.
• Reviews and prepares bid specifications, evaluates and secures bids, and assures the fulfillment of contracts and inspection agreements.
• Directs the investigation and prosecution of violations through criminal and civil suits, and acts as the departmental advocate in civil administrative hearings.
• Acts as bureau director in the absence of the Deputy Director, Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures, as needed.
• Assists in reviewing and evaluating proposed legislation, regulation, and policy changes.
• Assists in developing Department policies and procedures and assures their implementation and compliance.
• Participates in grievance processes.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in the agricultural or biological sciences or other appropriate disciplines* as determined by the California Department of Food and Agriculture -AND- Two (2) years of work experience at the level of the Los Angeles County Class of Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector III***.

LICENSE:

• Commodity Regulation
• Integrated Pest Management
• Investigation & Environmental Monitoring
• Measurement Verification
• Pesticide Regulation
• Pest Prevention & Plant Regulation
• Transaction & Product Verification
• Weight Verification

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Possession of the remaining required State of California Deputy Agricultural Commissioner or Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures license**.
• Possession of the State of California County Agricultural Commissioner and/or County Sealer of Weights and Measures licenses**.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in any related fields of agricultural, weights and measures or public or business administration*.
• Completion of advanced courses**** from an accredited college or university in supervision, business management or human resources*.

Special Requirement Information

• To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official transcript from an accredited institution within 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. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf.
• To receive credit for the required licenses, include a legible copy of your license as well.

Physical Class II

Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Examination Content

This examination will consist of an evaluation of training, experience, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire based on the application information weighted at 100%.

Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

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. 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.

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.

Contact Information

Department Contact Phone: [phone]

Department Contact Email: [e-mail]

Testing Accommodation Coordinator: [phone]

California Relay Services: [phone]

Teletype Phone: [phone]

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