Lead Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector

County-of-Los-Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures is seeking an Inspector III to lead complex inspections, issue certificates, collect fees, and enforce agricultural and weights and measures laws. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience in inspections within a public jurisdiction.

The position involves coordinating investigations, testifying as an expert witness, and preparing technical reports to support enforcement actions.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of inspection procedures and applicable laws.
• Ability to issue certificates of inspection, notices, and violations.
• Ability to calculate and collect applicable fees to enforce requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical leadership and guidance to inspectors and support staff.
• Performs complex inspections of measuring/weighting devices, sale prices, and related items.
• Conducts investigations related to complaints and violations; serves as expert witness in proceedings.
• Participates in specialized surveys by collecting commodity samples and data.
• Prepares technical reports and documents to document findings and support actions.

Skills

Inspection techniques

Legal/regulatory knowledge

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in agricultural/biological/chemical/physical sciences or mathematics/statistics

Job description

Los Angeles County Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures is seeking an Inspector III to lead complex inspections, issue certificates, collect fees, and enforce agricultural and weights and measures laws. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience in inspections within a public jurisdiction.

The position involves coordinating investigations, testifying as an expert witness, and preparing technical reports to support enforcement actions.