Supervising Agricultural/Standards Inspector-25539403
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Location: San Diego, CA 92154
Description:
Salary: $87,443.20 - $107,515.20 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 25539403
Department: Agriculture, Wghts & Meas
Division: Agriculture Weights And Measur
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/4/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Excellent Professional Level Opportunity
County of San Diego
SUPERVISING AGRICULTURAL/STANDARDS INSPECTOR
Interviews will take place the week of May 26, 2025
The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Supervising Agricultural/Standards Inspector in Agriculture, Weights & Measures. Incumbents in this job class are responsible for supervising technical inspection and professional-related work in the enforcement of agricultural and/or weights and measures laws, regulations, and policies for consumer and agricultural industry protection. Also, incumbents in this class train, supervise, and evaluate staff and the work of various inspection, investigation, and enforcement projects and programs.
For additional information on this job class, please click For additional information on the County of San Diego Agriculture, Weights & Measures department, please click
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience in agriculture, farming practices, insect pests and diseases, pesticide use, and weighing and measuring devices is desirable. The capability of using customer service skills to resolve customer questions or complaints is highly sought after. The ability to facilitate groups, to prepare and deliver professional presentations to community partners, to provide operational training, to organize and maintain training schedules, and to develop educational curriculum and training objectives are important in this position. The ideal candidate should have the ability to encourage team collaboration, positive communication and demonstrate good judgment. Effective communication will also be desirable characteristic with the candidate having strong writing skills and be able to articulate technical information in a concise, compelling, and easy to understand manner.
Hiring Timeline
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
1. One (1) year of experience as a Senior Agricultural/Standards Inspector with the County of San Diego; OR,
2. Three (3) years of experience as an Agricultural/Standards Inspector with the County of San Diego or equivalent experience in another California County, State or local agency.
AND
A. Possession of all five (5) of the following agricultural licenses from the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture:
B. Possession of all three (3) of the following weights and measures licenses from the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture:
NOTE: In order to qualify under A or B listed above, a copy or copies of the State of California agricultural licenses OR State of California weight and measures licenses must be attached during Step 1 of the application submittal process.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month eligibility list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran's Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Click here to see the Non-Management Benefits Summary
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume," or "See Application" as these are not valid answers.If you are invited to a selection interview(s) by the hiring department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.Please review the minimum qualifications for this position before completing your application.Do you understand this information?
02
Please check the box or boxes that accurately reflects your experience background.
03
Do you currently possess any of the following State of California agriculture licenses? Please check the box or boxes accordingly.
04
Please check the box or boxes that correspond to the following valid State of California weights and measures licenses that you currently possess.
05
In regard to Questions #3 and #4, did you attach copies of your State of California agriculture and/or weights and measures licenses during Step 1 of the on-line application submittal process?
06
Please check the box or boxes below that accurately reflects your work experience.NOTE: If you checked one or more of the five experience areas listed below, and if you are invited to a selection interview conducted by Agriculture/Weights & Measures, then your responses will be subject to verification by the interviewers.
07
Please check the box that corresponds to the years of experience that you have in providing full supervision over staff/employees. Please select only one box.
08
If you indicated that you have performed supervisory experience in Question #7, then please check the box or boxes that pertain to supervisory duties that you have performed.NOTE: If you checked one or more of the eleven experience areas listed below, and if you are invited to a selection interview conducted by Agriculture/Weights & Measures, then your responses will be subject to verification by the interviewers.
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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
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Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 25539403
Department: Agriculture, Wghts & Meas
Division: Agriculture Weights And Measur
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/4/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Excellent Professional Level Opportunity
County of San Diego
SUPERVISING AGRICULTURAL/STANDARDS INSPECTOR
Interviews will take place the week of May 26, 2025
The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Supervising Agricultural/Standards Inspector in Agriculture, Weights & Measures. Incumbents in this job class are responsible for supervising technical inspection and professional-related work in the enforcement of agricultural and/or weights and measures laws, regulations, and policies for consumer and agricultural industry protection. Also, incumbents in this class train, supervise, and evaluate staff and the work of various inspection, investigation, and enforcement projects and programs.
For additional information on this job class, please click For additional information on the County of San Diego Agriculture, Weights & Measures department, please click
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience in agriculture, farming practices, insect pests and diseases, pesticide use, and weighing and measuring devices is desirable. The capability of using customer service skills to resolve customer questions or complaints is highly sought after. The ability to facilitate groups, to prepare and deliver professional presentations to community partners, to provide operational training, to organize and maintain training schedules, and to develop educational curriculum and training objectives are important in this position. The ideal candidate should have the ability to encourage team collaboration, positive communication and demonstrate good judgment. Effective communication will also be desirable characteristic with the candidate having strong writing skills and be able to articulate technical information in a concise, compelling, and easy to understand manner.
Hiring Timeline
- Job Offer and Background Process begins after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: The start date will be based upon the successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
1. One (1) year of experience as a Senior Agricultural/Standards Inspector with the County of San Diego; OR,
2. Three (3) years of experience as an Agricultural/Standards Inspector with the County of San Diego or equivalent experience in another California County, State or local agency.
AND
A. Possession of all five (5) of the following agricultural licenses from the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture:
- Pesticide Regulation
- Investigation and Environmental Monitoring
- Integrated Pest Management
- Commodity Regulation
- Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation
B. Possession of all three (3) of the following weights and measures licenses from the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture:
- Weight Verification
- Measurement Verification
- Transaction and Product Verification
NOTE: In order to qualify under A or B listed above, a copy or copies of the State of California agricultural licenses OR State of California weight and measures licenses must be attached during Step 1 of the application submittal process.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month eligibility list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran's Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Click here to see the Non-Management Benefits Summary
01
Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume," or "See Application" as these are not valid answers.If you are invited to a selection interview(s) by the hiring department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.Please review the minimum qualifications for this position before completing your application.Do you understand this information?
- Yes
- No
02
Please check the box or boxes that accurately reflects your experience background.
- I have at least one (1) year of experience as a Senior Agricultural/Standards Inspector with the County of San Diego
- I have at least three (3) years of experience as an Agricultural/Standards Inspector with the County of San Diego.
- I have at least three (3) years of experience with a California County, State, or local agency in a job class that is equivalent to the Agricultural/Standards Inspector with the County of San Diego.
- None of the above
03
Do you currently possess any of the following State of California agriculture licenses? Please check the box or boxes accordingly.
- Pesticide Regulation
- Investigation and Environmental Monitoring
- Integrated Pest Management
- Commodity Regulation
- Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation
- I possess some of the licenses listed above, but not all of them
- None of the above
04
Please check the box or boxes that correspond to the following valid State of California weights and measures licenses that you currently possess.
- Weight Verification
- Measurement Verification
- Transaction and Product Verification
- None of the above
05
In regard to Questions #3 and #4, did you attach copies of your State of California agriculture and/or weights and measures licenses during Step 1 of the on-line application submittal process?
- Yes
- No
06
Please check the box or boxes below that accurately reflects your work experience.NOTE: If you checked one or more of the five experience areas listed below, and if you are invited to a selection interview conducted by Agriculture/Weights & Measures, then your responses will be subject to verification by the interviewers.
- I have professional level experience in planning and implementing agricultural/weights and measures programs or projects.
- I have professional level experience in supervising and leading agricultural/weights and measures programs or projects.
- I have experience taking compliance and/or enforcement actions in the field of agriculture, weights, and measures
- I have experience preparing or presenting evidence during court sessions or legal administrative hearings pertaining to agriculture, weights, and measures enforcement process.
- I have experience testifying in court during court sessions or legal administrative hearings pertaining to agriculture, weights, and measures enforcement process.
- I have experience interacting and delivering presentations or demonstrations to community partners.
- I have experience in providing training and maintaining training schedules and ensuring training objectives are achieved.
- I have used customer service skills to address and resolve customer questions, concerns, or complaints.
- I have experience in summarizing or articulating complex and technical information in a manner that allows for comprehension amongst the audience.
- I have experience in building teams and encouraging collaboration to facilitate achieving goals.
- None of the above.
07
Please check the box that corresponds to the years of experience that you have in providing full supervision over staff/employees. Please select only one box.
- 4 years or more of experience
- 3 years to less than 4 years of experience
- 1 year to less than 3 years of experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- None of the above
08
If you indicated that you have performed supervisory experience in Question #7, then please check the box or boxes that pertain to supervisory duties that you have performed.NOTE: If you checked one or more of the eleven experience areas listed below, and if you are invited to a selection interview conducted by Agriculture/Weights & Measures, then your responses will be subject to verification by the interviewers.
- Preparing training materials
- Monitoring training objectives and maintaining training schedules
- Training newly hired employees
- Assigning work to employees
- Preparing and maintaining work schedules for employees
- Inspecting and reviewing work completed by employees
- Approving time sheets submitted by employees
- Writing performance evaluations of employees and communicating such evaluations to employees one-on-one
- Handling progressive disciplinary matters involving employees
- Tracking and monitoring budgets and managing projects
- Managing projects
- None of the above
09
Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
- San Diego County website
- Governmentjobs.com
- Veteran Outreach / FFSC
- Mana de San Diego
- Family, Neighbors, Friends
- County Employee Resources Group
- College/University Career Site
- County Social Media
- Indeed
- Voice and Viewpoint
- Other
- CDFA
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