Field Agricultural & Weights & Measures Inspector I

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking an Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector I to inspect agricultural products, weigh and measure devices, pest prevention, and regulatory compliance. Applicants must meet degree/licensing requirements and be prepared for a multi-step exam process.

Applications are filed online; license verification and educational documents are required within 15 days of filing. The position offers the opportunity to serve the public across Los Angeles County.

Qualifications

• Education required: bachelor's degree in specified scientific disciplines OR equivalent.
• Option I requires 1 year of inspector-level inspection experience.
• Option II requires 1 year of inspector-level inspection experience.
• Licenses: California Weights & Measures License in Weight Verification or Measurement Verification; California Agricultural License in Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation; valid California Class C Driver License.
• Withheld or out-of-class not accepted; education/licenses must be met at time of filing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect orchards, farms, nurseries, mills, apiaries, and plant shipments for pests and diseases; ensure quarantine measures.
• Monitor pesticide use by commercial applicators; document types and techniques.
• Inspect standards for fruits, vegetables, and eggs; weigh and inspect shipments and devices.
• Prepare reports, issue citations/violations, collect fees; maintain records.

Education

Bachelor's degree in agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics

Bachelor's degree with 30 semester units in agricultural/biological/chemical/physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics; or 45 quarter units

Job description

County of Los Angeles is seeking an Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector I to inspect agricultural products, weigh and measure devices, pest prevention, and regulatory compliance. Applicants must meet degree/licensing requirements and be prepared for a multi-step exam process.

Applications are filed online; license verification and educational documents are required within 15 days of filing. The position offers the opportunity to serve the public across Los Angeles County.