AG/WGTS & MEAS. INSPECTOR III (Job # 06-TG3-01 $3,318 – 4,196
/ Month
AG/WGTS & MEAS. INSPECTOR II (Job # 06-TG5-01) $3,645 – 4,611 / Month
AG/WGTS & MEAS. INSPECTOR III (Job # 06-TG7-01) $4,014 – 5,080 / Month
THE JOB: Under general supervision, perform inspections to determine compliance
with applicable laws and regulations in either agriculture or weights and measures
to conduct enforcement activities; evaluate permits and certificate requests;
perform related investigations and public service functions; and perform related
tasks as required.
• Agricultural Weights and Measures Inspector I is the entry level or trainee
class. After gaining experience and the required licenses, incumbents may be
promoted to the class of Agricultural Weights and Measures Inspector II.
• Agricultural Weights and Measures Inspector II is the journey level classification
in the series and requires additional licenses. Incumbents independently perform
the full range of assignments in both agriculture and weights and measures.
• Agricultural Weights and Measures Inspector III is the advanced journey level
and performs the more difficult tasks in both agricultural or weights and measures
and may serve as lead worker to subordinate staff.
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience, which would
provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying, unless otherwise
specified. A typical way to obtain these would be: Inspector
I: Graduation from
college with major course work in agricultural, biological science or other discipline
approved by the State Department of Food and Agriculture and completion of two
valid licenses of eligibility in agriculture inspection and/or weights and measures
inspection as designated by the Agricultural Commissioner within one year of
employment. Inspector II: Possession of a combined total of three valid state
licenses of eligibility as a County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist and as a
County Weights and Measures Inspector, as designated by the Commissioner, and
one year of experience performing duties comparable to an Agricultural/Weights
and Measures Inspector I in the County of Santa Cruz. Inspector
III: Possession
of a combined total of five valid state licenses of eligibility as a County Agricultural/Inspector
Biologist and as a County Weights and Measures Inspector as designated by the
Commissioner and one year experience performing duties comparable to an Agricultural/Weights
and Measures Inspector II in the County of Santa Cruz.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS: License Requirements: Possession of a valid
Class C California Driver License; some positions in Weights and Measures may
require a valid Class B California Driver License. Special
Working Conditions:Exposure to variable temperatures; slippery surfaces; loud noises; sunburn; dust
and pollen; bee stings; angry or hostile persons. Possible exposure to communicable
diseases, such as tuberculosis and hepatitis; pesticides including warning agents
or by products. Other Special Requirements: Alcohol and drug tests will be administered
to all candidates prior to final selection for positions requiring Class B Driver
License, and to employees in positions requiring these licenses as mandated by
the Department of Transportation federal regulations. In addition, all candidates
must provide standard employment history for up to the past ten years for jobs
which required operation of a commercial motor vehicle. Availability to work
evenings, weekends and holidays on an as needed basis.
KNOWLEDGE: Inspector I: Some knowledge of biological, agricultural and physical
sciences related to the tasks of the Department. Inspector
II: Working knowledge
of three disciplines which include both agricultural inspection and weights and
measures inspection as determined by the Agricultural Commissioner; some knowledge
of enforcement powers and obligations pertaining to Agriculture and Weights and
Measures; laws, regulations, ordinances and policies governing the work of the
Department of Agricultural Weights and Measures; departmental procedures and
policies. Inspector III: Working knowledge of five disciplines which include
both agricultural inspection and weights and measures inspection as determined
by the Agricultural Commissioner.; some knowledge of supervision and training.
ABILITY TO: Interpret, explain and enforce applicable laws, regulations and
procedures; inspect and test commercial weighing and measuring devices; recognize
plant pests and diseases; investigate incidents or cases, such as pesticide illness
or consumer complaints; establish and maintain effective working relationships
with others; deal effectively with irate individuals; work independently in the
field; adapt to new work situations; keep records and prepare reports; drive
a car or truck with a manual transmission; work outdoors in steep, bushy terrain,
furrowed crop fields or orchards; discriminate color differences, such as to
identify moths, insects and plants; lift up to 60 pounds from floor level, such
as boxes full of lettuce; use a microscope; effectively present material in oral
and written form; train and serve as lead worker to less experienced staff; climb,
such as a stepladder to put a box of apples on a shelf.
THE EXAMINATION: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you have
met the education, experience and/or licensing requirements as stated on the
job announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified,
you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance
examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described
on your application. You must pass all components of the examination to be placed
on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer
qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration
of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months,
and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application.
If during those six months it is necessary to administer another examination
for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on
the eligible list.
IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT WOULD REQUIRE TEST ACCOMMODATION, CALL (831)
454-2600. WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Some positions may require Fingerprinting and/or Background Investigation.
To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County
verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized
to work in the U.S.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years. Available
after six months for vacation and/or sick leave.
HOLIDAYS - 11.5 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE – 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN – The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of health
plans. For most plans, County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for
employees and dependents.
DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may pay for dependents.
RETIREMENT & SOCIAL SECURITY - PERS 2% @ 55 retirement plan, integrated with
Social Security.
LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase supplemental
life insurance.
LONG TERM DISABILITY PLAN - County paid plan. Plan will pay 60% of the first
$692 or $415 max per week.
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN – Employees who make contributions for child or dependent
care may elect to have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”
EMPLOYEE/FAMILY CREDIT UNION - Offers systematic savings and low interest loans.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.
OTHER - Other pay and benefit items apply to certain positions or assignments,
such as Bilingual Pay and Night Shift Differential.
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM: The County provides a program to assist first-time
homebuyers in the purchase of a mobile home by providing a down payment subsidy.
For additional information and program qualifications you may contact the County
of Santa Cruz Planning Department at (831) 454-2336.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied
contract.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Apply/Contact:
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring a
scannable application to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street,
Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing
Impaired TDD# (831) 454-2123. Applications will meet the final filing date if
received: 1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date,
2) Submitted online before midnight of the final filing date. Scannable applications
may not be faxed
Date Posted: 03/08/2006
