What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural/Standards Officer Trainee position at San Bernardino County?
The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures (AWM) is recruiting for Agricultural/Standards Officer Trainees who work under training conditions while learning the regulations and procedures and obtaining licensure and experience necessary to interpret, implement and enforce agricultural and weights and measures laws, regulations and policies. This position involves performing regular testing and calibration of heavy capacity commercial scales and measuring devices to ensure compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will also be responsible for driving a 2 & 3 axle commercial vehicle as part of their duties.
For more detailed job information, refer to the Agricultural/Standards Officer Trainee job description.
Applications are also being accepted for Agricultural/Standards Officer. A separate application is required.
The eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout San Bernardino County.
Excellent Benefit Package!
| Traditional Option | Both Options Include | Modified Benefits Option (MBO) |
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| MBO provides a $1.75 hourly rate of pay increase, which will be considered as part of the base hourly rate when calculating:
Paid Time Off (PTO) in lieu of separate use-specific leave accruals:
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Benefits by Occupational Unit: Professional
Modified Benefits Option: Professional
Modified Benefits Option: Professional
Memorandum of Understanding: SEIU
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Agriculture/Weights & Measures Department conducts regulatory programs and provides related services to protect the agriculture industry, businesses, and consumers in the County through the fair and equitable application and enforcement of laws and regulations. The programs are designed to protect and promote the health and welfare of the general public. For more information, visit https://awm.sbcounty.gov/about-us/.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Promotion: Agricultural/Standards Officer Trainees are eligible for promotion to Agricultural/Standards Officer ($58,468.80 - $84,344.00) upon receipt of six (6) core licenses and a satisfactory progress report. Agricultural/Standards Officer Trainees must qualify for promotion within 36 months or be terminated.
Physical: Incumbents must sit, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist and stoop. Requires grasping and fine manipulation in both hands. Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Occasional lifting and carrying of objects up to 70 pounds and pushing/pulling of a loaded cart weighing up to 130 pounds.
Travel/License: Travel throughout the County is required. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Incumbents must possess a valid California Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Airbrake Endorsement.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
EDUCATION: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any discipline with a minimum of 30 semester (45 quarter) units in one or any combination of the following disciplines:
- Agriculture Science
- Biological Science
- Chemical Science
- Physical Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Candidates MUST submit legible copies of their qualifying degree and transcripts. For a complete listing of qualifying degrees and units, click HERE.
Qualifying degrees must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. In addition, degrees completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at the college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
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LICENSE: A valid California Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Airbrake Endorsement is required at time of application.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural or Biological Science from an accredited four-year college. Possession of one or more of the required State of California Department of Food and Agriculture licenses are highly desirable. Experience operating a knuckle boom truck-mounted crane is preferred.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, March 7, 2025 at 5:00pm. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire You are encouraged to include detail descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
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