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ASSOCIATE AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES INSPECTOR
County of Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, KSA
Full Time
Entry
Field
4 weeks ago
InspectionAgricultural ScienceWeights and MeasuresPesticide Use EnforcementReport WritingMathematics
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About the Role
Los Angeles County is hiring an Associate Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector to participate in a structured training program covering agricultural and weights and measures inspections.
Key Skills for This Role
InspectionAgricultural ScienceWeights and MeasuresPesticide Use EnforcementReport WritingMathematics
Responsibilities
- Participate in structured training program rotating between agricultural inspection and weights and measures inspection
- Inspect fruits, vegetables, and egg quality standards
- Inspect plants for pest organisms
- Inspect produce cases, nursery stock, and packaged goods
- Enforce pesticide use regulations
- Inspect commercial meters and scales for accuracy
- Prepare written reports, inspection certificates, and citations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, or statistics (Option I) OR Bachelor's degree with 30 semester units in those fields plus 1 year inspection experience (Option II)
- Valid California Class C Driver License
- Ability to obtain California weights and measures license and agricultural license within one year
- Physical ability to perform arduous work including heavy lifting over 25 pounds
Full Job Posting
Position/Program Information
- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
- EXAM NUMBER V0005H
Essential Job Functions
- Participates in a structured training program that typically includes rotations between both agricultural inspection and weights and measures inspection enforcement functions.
- Inspection procedures for fruits and vegetables and egg quality standards.
- Inspection techniques for plants and plant material for pest organisms.
- Inspection of produce cases, nursery stock, commodities, and other packaged goods weighing 25 lbs. or more.
- Pesticide use enforcement.
- Techniques and their application for the control and eradication of weeds and vertebrate pests.
- Detection and eradication of exotic pests such as foreign insects.
- Inspection of commercial meters and scales for accuracy in retail markets and other commercial establishments.
- Preparation of written reports, inspection certificates, and citations or other notices of violations.
- Use of diverse equipment such as refractometers, scales, graduated measures, hydrometers, and laptop and tablet computers.
- Safe and effective use of various tools and equipment utilized in any inspection, investigation, or enforcement activities.
- Application of a variety of mathematical formulae, including algebra, in inspection and enforcement activities.
Requirements
- OPTION I: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in one or more appropriate disciplines in agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics.
- OPTION II: A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 semester units in those disciplines AND one year of experience performing agricultural or weights and measures inspections for a public jurisdiction.
- A valid State of California weights and measures license in either Weight Verification or Measurement Verification AND a valid State of California agricultural license in Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation shall be obtained within one year from time of appointment.
- A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job related essential functions.
Additional Information
- Examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 100%.
- Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve 70% or higher on the examination.
- Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
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