Field Agriculture & Standards Inspector – Compliance & Pest Control

Amador County; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amador County is seeking an Agriculture & Standards Inspector I to enforce the California Food and Agricultural Code and related regulations. Under supervision, you will learn pest regulation, inspect devices, verify product quality, and perform related tasks as required.

The role is a foundational level in the Inspector series, with growth potential upon licensing and demonstrated performance, subject to management approval.

Responsibilities

• Assists with inspections of fruits, nuts, vegetables, honey, eggs, or other agricultural commodities in markets, packing houses, and storage areas for compliance with standards and grades.
• Issues certificates of inspection.
• May order reconditioning or destruction of produce deemed to be below minimum standards.
• Assists with inspection of nurseries for plant pest and diseases.
• Assists with inspection of incoming plant shipments for evidence of disease or pests.
• Assists with inspection of transported agricultural commodities to ensure they are free from injurious insects or diseases.
• Issues pesticide permits and may inspect pesticide application to crops.
• Assists with inspection of apiaries.
• Assists with inspection of fields and areas to determine pest infestations.
• May assist with applying herbicides for weed control.

Job description

Amador County is seeking an Agriculture & Standards Inspector I to enforce the California Food and Agricultural Code and related regulations. Under supervision, you will learn pest regulation, inspect devices, verify product quality, and perform related tasks as required.

The role is a foundational level in the Inspector series, with growth potential upon licensing and demonstrated performance, subject to management approval.