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Job Description
The Job
The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is recruiting for dedicated and knowledgeable Agricultural/Standards Officers who interpret, implement and enforce agricultural and weights and measures laws, regulations and policies. This position involves performing regular testing and calibration of heavy capacity commercial scales and measuring devices to ensure compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will also be responsible for driving a 2 & 3 axle commercial vehicle as part of their duties.
For more detailed information, refer to the Agricultural/Standards Officer job description.
Applications are also being accepted for Agricultural/Standards Officer Trainee. A separate application is required.
The eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout San Bernardino County.
Excellent Benefit Package!
Traditional Option Both Options Include Modified Benefits Option (MBO)- Up to 160 hours accruable Paid Vacation time
- 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
- 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave or annual gym membership reimbursement up to $299
- Higher Medical Premium Subsidy
- Medical/Dental - dependent coverage with premium subsidies
- Vison - no cost to employee and dependent coverage
- Generous Retirement - (sbcera.org)
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation auto-enrolled upon hire
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund (RMT) with County contribution*
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement and Membership Dues
- Employee Discounts, Commuter Services and Wellness Programs
MBO provides a $1.75 hourly rate of pay increase, which will be considered as part of the base hourly rate when calculating:- Overtime
- Retirement Benefit Amount
- County contribution to the Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)*
- Sick leave cash-outs pursuant to RMT Article and
- Leave cash-outs
Paid Time Off (PTO) in lieu of separate use-specific leave accruals:- Flexibility in use
- Greater cash out value
Click the links below for additional details:
Benefits by Occupational Unit: Professional
Modified Benefits Option: Professional
Memorandum of Understanding: SEIU
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Agriculture/Weights & Measures Department conducts regulatory programs and provides related services to protect the agriculture industry, businesses, and consumers in the County through the fair and equitable application and enforcement of laws and regulations. The programs are designed to protect and promote the health and welfare of the general public. For more information, visit https://awm.sbcounty.gov/about-us/ .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.
Physical: Incumbents must sit, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist and stoop. Requires grasping and fine manipulation in both hands. Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Occasional lifting and carrying of objects up to 70 pounds and pushing/pulling of a loaded cart weighing up to 130 pounds.
Travel/License: Travel throughout the County is required. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Incumbents must possess a valid California Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Airbrake Endorsement .
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must possess both the following EDUCATION and LICENSES to qualify.
EDUCATION:
A completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college in any disciple with a minimum of 30 semester units (45 quarter) in one or any combination of the following disciplines: Agriculture Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, Physical Science, Mathematics, and/or Statistics.
LICENSES:
Possession of six (6) core licensesissued by the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Core Licenses: 1) Pesticide Regulation 2) Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation 3) Commodity Regulation 4) Weight Verification 5) Measurement Verification 6) Transaction and Product Verification
Copies must be submitted with your application.
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A valid California Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Airbrake Endorsement is required at time of application.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have more than two (2) years of experience interpreting, implementing and enforcing agricultural and weights and measures laws, regulations and policies. In addition, the candidate will possess:- Experience operating a knuckle boom truck-mounted crane
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to compose clear and concise reports
- Proficient computer skills using standard office programs
Selection Process
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, March 7, 2025 at 5:00pm. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire You are encouraged to include detail descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Professional Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 3/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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