Monterey County Assistant Agricultural Commissioner

California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association seeks an Assistant Agricultural Commissioner to assist the Commissioner in directing and managing the department in Monterey County. The role involves serving as the Commissioner in absence or schedule conflict, ensuring effective governance and leadership.

The successful candidate will help oversee a broad range of environmental programs that safeguard natural resources and the agricultural economy, including worker health and

Responsibilities

• Assist in oversight for environmental programs and controls critical to the health of Monterey County's natural resources and agriculture sector.
• Help regulate pesticides and support pest prevention, exclusion, and eradication services.
• Support consumer protection and promote agriculture, assuring business and consumer confidence in the market.

Job description

The Assistant Agricultural Commissioner is appointed by the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures and assists the Commissioner in the overall direction and management of the department and serves as the Commissioner in the event of an absence or schedule conflict.

The individual will assist in the oversight for a wide variety of environmental programs and controls critical to the health and well-being of Monterey County's natural resources and agriculture sector. These include agriculture worker health and safety; regulation of pesticides; pest prevention, exclusion, and eradication services; and consumer protection. He/she will help the Commissioner safeguard the County from the introduction of harmful pests and diseases detrimental to agriculture and the environment; and promote and protect agriculture and providing assurance for business and consumer confidence in the market.