Senior Agricultural/Standards Officer

The Job

The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is recruiting for a Senior Agricultural/Standards Officer, who under general direction, performs the most complex and in depth inspections and investigations involving the enforcement of the agricultural and weights and measures laws, regulations and policies. The Senior Agricultural/Standards Officer will also i nspect, test and seal commercial weighing and measuring instruments, issue permits for various agricultural purposes such as use of pesticides and marketing of produce, and make presentations to civic groups, government agencies, and industry meetings.

For more detailed job information, refer to the Senior Agricultural/Standards Officer job description.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

San Bernardino County is the largest county in the continental United States at approximately 20,000 square miles. The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures conducts regulatory programs and provides related services to protect the agriculture industry, business and consumers in San Bernardino County through 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/ .

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

* Except for those who are enrolled in the Blue Shield PPO Bronze Plan and FSA, and who receive the County match for FSA.

Click the links below for additional details:

Benefits by Occupational Unit: Professional
Modified Benefits Option: Professional

Memorandum of Understanding: SEIU

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, medical exam, and review of employment history and education.

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 license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. A Class A or B license may also be required depending on the assigned duties.

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

Licenses: Applicants must possess all 8 core licenses as listed below. Designate all licenses which you possess on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Copies must be submitted with your application.

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Experience: Two (2) years of journey level experience (equivalent to Agricultural/Standards Officer ).

Note: Agricultural/Standards Officer Trainee experience is not considered qualifying.

The State of California Department of Food and Agriculture Licenses

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 7) Investigation & Environmental Monitoring 8) Integrated Pest Management

Note: Possession of all 8 Core Licenses are required to qualify for this position.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills; has excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to compose clear and concise reports; and possess proficient computer skills using standard office programs. The ideal candidate will also be detail oriented, with good problem solving and decision making skills; has a positive attitude with the ability to motivate staff to accomplish program goals and objectives. Lead or supervisory experience is desired.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, February 28, 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: 2/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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