Examples of DutiesDuties may include, but are not limited to the following: - Supervises staff engaged in the disciplines of Inspection and Services including Pesticide Regulation, Investigation and Environmental Monitoring, Integrated Pest Management, Commodity Regulation, Pest Prevention, Plant Regulation and Weights and Measures.
- Enforces the laws, regulations and standards outlined in the California Agricultural Code, the California Business and Professions Code and California Code of Regulations; Enforces citations, fines and penalties.
- Gathers data, organizes information and performs a variety of highly complex studies and projects.
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the performance of staff.
- Develops and implements training programs.
- Assists with the preparation, evaluation, and monitoring of the department budget.
- Reviews legislation and assists with development, interpretation, and implementation of policies, procedures, and practices as described in State codes and County rules and regulations.
- Represent the department with other agencies; May serve as an Advocate in Administrative Hearings.
Minimum QualificationsExperience:Two (2) years of experience in the enforcement of agricultural or weights and measures laws or in agricultural pest control or in the production, processing, or marketing of agricultural commodities. This experience must have been at a level comparable to County Agricultural or Weights and Measures Inspector.
Education:Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college in agricultural, biological, chemical, or physical sciences, or other appropriate disciplines as determined by the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
License:Possession of a valid California State License of Eligibility as a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner or Deputy County Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Depending upon the work division assigned, a candidate with only one Deputy License of Eligibility may (as a condition of employment) be required to obtain the other Deputy license within two (2) years of appointment.
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Some assignments may require a valid Class B California driver's license within the first six (6) months of appointment.
Essential FunctionsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Administer, coordinate and manage Agriculture and Weights & Measures programs.
- Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
- Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate conclusions.
- Meet deadlines under stressful conditions.
- Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
- Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
- Train, evaluate and supervise staff.
- Conduct field inspections on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.
- Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
- Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
- Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; repetitive hand and arm motion; holding and grasping.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of: - Agricultural/Weights and Measures practices and policies of Merced County.
- Effective inspection, investigation, and enforcement principles and techniques pertaining to the office of the County Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures.
- Pertinent State and Federal laws and regulations including the handling and use of pesticides.
- Principles and methods of supervision and training.
Ability to: - Interpret appropriate laws, rules and regulations, and to enforce them firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
- Gather, analyze, and compile necessary agricultural information into meaningful and concise statistics.
- Initiate and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and customers, professional groups and associations, and local, State, and Federal personnel and agencies.
- Lift and carry.
HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year).
VACATION:
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 20 hours).
SICK LEAVE:
.0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS:
Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Three (3) regularly scheduled work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE:
County paid health plan with maximum contributions; 100% for employee up to maximum of $420, 50% of dependent up to maximum of $100 for child/$220 for spouse biweekly. There are multiple health plans to choose from. County paid dental and vision plans, 100% for employee, with 50% of dependent premiums paid by the County.
County sponsored employee health clinic available for zero or reduced co-pay depending on selected health plan.
DISABILITY INSURANCE: Management Disability Plan includes a comprehensive Short/Long Term Disability plan paid for by the County. LIFE INSURANCE:
$30,000 County-paid Management Life Insurance coverage. $5,000
County-paid Life Insurance coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included). Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee.
RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682.Closing Date/Time: Continuous
