Environmental Compliance Biologist & Standards Inspector

County of San Mateo; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Mateo is seeking Biologist/Standards Specialists to enforce agricultural laws and ensure compliance with quality standards. Duties include field inspections, investigations, and testing and certification of devices for accuracy.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or biological sciences and strong reporting and communication skills. Positions may be at multiple levels (I–IV) with progression based on CDFA licenses and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, biological or related sciences.
• Strong writing and reporting skills with ability to draft and maintain reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with public, coworkers, consumers and industry representatives to obtain compliance.

Responsibilities

• Field inspections and investigations related to enforcement of agricultural laws and regulations.
• Testing and certification activities for weighing and measuring devices.
• May require early morning hours and weekend assignments.

Skills

Strong writing

Effective communication

Report drafting

Public liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture or biological sciences

Job description

County of San Mateo is seeking Biologist/Standards Specialists to enforce agricultural laws and ensure compliance with quality standards. Duties include field inspections, investigations, and testing and certification of devices for accuracy.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or biological sciences and strong reporting and communication skills. Positions may be at multiple levels (I–IV) with progression based on CDFA licenses and experience.