What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural and Standards Inspector I-II position at County of Yolo?
The County of Yolo is recruiting for one regular, full-time position in the class of Agricultural and Standards Inspector at the Yolo County Department of Agriculture. The selected candidate will be assigned to the Pest Exclusion Division and will be placed at level I/II depending on their qualifications and experience. The salary ranges for the Agricultural and Standards Inspector classifications are as follows:
Agricultural and Standards Inspector I: $67,579.20 - $82,160.00 Annually
Agricultural and Standards Inspector Il: $73,008.00 - $88,732.80 Annually
The Position
The Agricultural and Standards Inspector classes perform a variety of inspections; investigate and enforce provisions of the California Food and Agricultural Code, Code of Regulations, Business and Professions Code, National Organic Program and County Ordinances governing the work of the County Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer's Office to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations in either agriculture or weights and measures; evaluate permits and certificate requests; and performs related investigations and public service functions.
Primary duties for this position will be within the Pest Exclusion division, however, the selected candidate will be assigned duties, as needed, within other divisions including Pesticide Use Enforcement and Weights and Measures.
How to ApplyInterested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, a completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of education/licensure.
For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this Job announcement.To view the full job description for Agricultural and Standards Inspector I, click here
To view the full job description for Agricultural and Standards Inspector II, click here
Ag & Standards Inspector I
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a specialization in one or more appropriate disciplines in agricultural, biological, chemical, or physical science as approved by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Experience: None required
Licenses: Possession of core licenses as determined by the Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures as follows: first core license within one (1) year or two (2) testing periods from the date of appointment; a second core license within two (2) years from the date of appointment; and a third core license within three (3) years of date of appointment. Ability to obtain and maintain required licenses is a condition of continued employment.
Core Licenses: Pesticide Regulation, Investigation and Environmental Monitoring, Integrated Pest Management, Commodity Regulation, Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation, Weight Verification, Measurement Verification or Transaction and Product Verification.
Ag & Standards Inspector Il
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a specialization in one or more appropriate disciplines in agricultural, biological, chemical, or physical science as approved by the California Department of Food and Agriculture; AND
Experience: One (1) year experience comparable to that of an Agricultural and Standard Inspector I in the County of Yolo.
Licensure: Possession of at least three (3) core licenses of eligibility as a County Agricultural Biologist or County Weights and Measures Inspector as determined by the Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures, and possession of the Federal Cooperators' License for phytosanitary certification or ability to obtain certification within one year from date of appointment. Ability to obtain and maintain required licenses is a condition of continued employment.
Core Licenses: See Inspector I above
Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
To view the full job description and applicable knowledge, skills, and ability, please see below:
- Agricultural and Standards Inspector I, click here
- Agricultural and Standards Inspector II, click here
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Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the final filing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume should be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire and verification of education/licensure for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office as an attachment with your online application or by email to jobs@yolocounty.gov. *All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Office by the closing date.
Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.
- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer, pending:
- Pre-Employment Exams
- Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Department of Justice LiveScan
- Pre-Employment Exams
- Confirmed Job Offer: TBD
- Estimated Start Date: March/April 2025
Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted In lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
Verification of Education
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded.
For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.
Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.
All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions).
Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:
1. A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
2. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.
Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE
601 University Ave., Suite 127
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 921-0790
www.eres.com
FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE
P.O. Box 151739
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 265-5810
www.documentservice.org
CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.
P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817
(714) 237-9272
www.iescaree.com
GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.
409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 828-5709
www.globaleval.org
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231-3665
(310) 258-9451
www.ierf.org
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.gov or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
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