What are the responsibilities and job description for the AGRICULTURAL/STANDARDS SPECIALIST/SENIOR AGRICULTURAL/STANDARDS SPECIALIST position at Fresno County, CA?
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Location : Fresno County, CA
Job Type : Permanent
Job Number : 25-0004
Department : Agriculture
Opening Date : 12 / 30 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Position Description
Annual Salary :
Agricultural / Standards Specialist : $63,388.00 - $80,886.00
Senior Agricultural / Standards Specialist : $71,188.00 - $90,870.00
APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THE RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY
The Department of Agriculture is offering an exciting and challenging career opportunity for driven, dynamic individuals interested in playing a vital role in Fresno County's multi-billion dollar agriculture industry for the positions of Agricultural / Standards Specialist and Senior Agricultural / Standards Specialist .
Agricultural / Standards Specialists protect Fresno County's agricultural industry and the consumer by performing environmental protection and pest management activities, pest detection and exclusion activities, and quality / standards inspections of agricultural commodities produced in Fresno County.
Note : The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.
Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Samples of Duties
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Minimum Qualifications
Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 3, Section 105 and the California Food and Agriculture Code Section 2106, this position requires the following education :
Agricultural / Standards Specialist
Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, chemical, or physical sciences or any major approved by the California Secretary of Agriculture that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system with a minimum of thirty (30) semester units or equivalent, in one or any combination of the following disciplines : agricultural sciences, biological sciences, chemical sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and / or statistics.
Experience : One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Provisional Agricultural / Standards Specialist with the County of Fresno.
License : Possession of the three (3) valid licenses as shown below, issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Required :
- Pesticide Regulation
- Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation
- Investigation and Environmental Monitoring
Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.
Possession of a Class "A" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.
Senior Agricultural / Standards Specialist
Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, chemical, or physical sciences or any major approved by the California Secretary of Agriculture that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system with a minimum of thirty (30) semester units, or equivalent, in one or any combination of the following disciplines : agricultural sciences, biological sciences, chemical sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and / or statistics.
Experience : Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained with the County of Fresno as an Agricultural / Standards Specialist, including experience gained at the provisional level.
License : Possession of six (6) valid licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Of the six (6), three (3) are required licenses as shown below. The other three (3) licenses will be from the optional list of licenses shown below. Two (2) of the licenses from the optional list are required to be Weights and Measures licenses.
Required :
Optional :
Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.
Possession of a Class "A" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.
TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE :
SELECTION PROCESS :
Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one or more of the processes listed below :
Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are not necessary for this application.
Please note : All required application materials must be received online only by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Notices from Human Resources regarding your application will be sent via email only. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
HOW TO APPLY :
Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only . An online application may be found at : FresnoCountyJobs.com.
Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions may result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at any time by logging on to : https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / Applications / Index / fresnoca.
Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Fresno County Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Analyst : Adrien Miller
REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE :
Optional benefits include :
EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS :
Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.
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If you are qualifying for this position with a bachelor's degree not specified in this flyer, you must identify the completion of a minimum of thirty (30) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system in one or any combination of the following disciplines : agricultural sciences, biological sciences, chemical sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and / or statistics.Please include course number and title, number and type of units earned, and college / university where completed in the field below. (e.g. AGBS 120 - Agribusiness Management, 3 semester units, CSU Fresno) If not applicable, indicate "N / A".
I have attached copies of my transcripts and understand that if they are missing or do not verify I meet the education requirements for the position that my application will be denied.
This position requires possession of a minimum of 3 valid licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture in the following areas.- Pesticide Regulation- Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation- Investigation and Environmental Monitoring Did you attach a valid copy of the listed required licenses?
If required to take an online examination, do you have access to a computer with an internet connection that will allow you to take the examination? This examination will take approximately one (1) hour. If you marked 'no', please contact our office at (559) 600-1830 as soon as possible.
Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
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Salary : $71,188 - $90,870
