AG Weights & Measures Specialist I/II/III

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of AG Weights & Measures Specialist I/II/III in the County’s Department of Agriculture. Under limited supervision, the incumbent will learn and perform a variety of agricultural inspection and regulation, pest exclusion/quarantine and weights and measures inspection and enforcement activities for the protection of public health and safety; enforce Federal, State and County laws and regulations in assigned areas of responsibility; perform a variety of technical mapping functions using geographic information systems (GIS) permit issuance programs and perform related work as assigned. 

The ideal candidate:  

• Perform agricultural inspection, pest exclusion/quarantine, and weights and measures enforcement under limited supervision

• Apply Federal, State, and County regulations to protect public health and safety

• Conduct inspections, analyze findings, and exercise sound regulatory judgment

• Use or learn GIS mapping and permit systems

• Communicate effectively and work independently in a field-based environment

• Hold applicable California State licenses, with placement based on experience and licensure

HIRING RANGES:

Level I: $5,053 - $5,559/Monthly
Level II: $5,583 - $6,142/Monthly
Level III: $6,169 - $6,786/Monthly

Education and Experience:

• Ag Weights & Measures Specialist I:

  • MINIMUM:   Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with specialization in agricultural, biological, chemical or physical sciences, or other appropriate discipline.

  • PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, one (1) year of experience in agricultural and/or weights and measures inspection.

• Ag Weights & Measures Specialist II:

  • MINIMUM:   In addition to the I-level minimum, one (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Ag Weights & Measures Specialist I.

  • PREFERRED:  In addition to the minimum, two (2) years of experience in agricultural and/or weights and measures inspection at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Ag Weights & Measures Specialist I.

• Ag Weights & Measures Specialist III:

  • MINIMUM:   In addition to the II-level minimum, two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Ag Weights & Measures Specialist I and II.

  • PREFERRED:  In addition to the minimum, additional years of experience in agricultural and/or weights and measures inspection at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Ag Weights & Measures Specialist II.

Licenses and Certification:

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid California Class A or B driver’s license may be required. Possession of Commercial Driver’s license at application will be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements. 
• I level: Possess and maintain at least one County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist license issued by the State of California within the first 12 months as specified by the department. The license should be one of the following: Test #5 Pest Prevention & Plant Regulation or Test #1 Pesticide Regulation. 
• II level: Possess and maintain at least three County Agricultural Inspector /Biologist license and two of the Weights and Measures licenses issued by the State of California as specified by the department. 
• III level: Possess and maintain all five of the County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist licenses and all three of the Weights and Measures licenses. 
• Accreditation as a Certifying Officer (ACO) from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) may be required.

Special Requirements:

• Must successfully complete an extensive background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire.
• DMV printout prior to hire.
• When applicable, must comply with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations as a “Safety Sensitive” or “Safety Supportive” classification depending on license, including pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

Salary/Compensation: $5,053 - $6,786 per month

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