What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector I/II position at Santa Barbara County?
Salary :
AGWM Inspector I : $68,793.92 - $82,370.08 Annually, plus bilingual pay when applicable.
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AGWM Inspector II : $78,642.72 - $94,717.68 Annually, plus bilingual pay when applicable.
THE POSITION
The County of Santa Barbara is currently accepting applications to fill three full-time Agricultural / Weights & Measures (AGWM) Inspector I / II vacancies throughout the county. Two of the positions are bilingual Spanish (Mixteco language highly desirable) vacancies.
Under specified degrees of supervision depending upon the level of the class, provides professional inspection, investigation and enforcement services to the community by executing local, state and federal mandated consumer protection, pest prevention and environmental protection programs in both agricultural and weights and measures disciplines; and performs related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : Agricultural / Weights & Measures I / II / III is a flexibly staffed series, with placement dependent upon the licenses earned, and the experience and proficiency to perform the full range of duties within specific areas of state licensure. The Department shall designate the specific California State licenses or Federal certifications required to train in, and the examinations to be taken for each employee.
Agricultural / Weights and Measures Inspector I is the entry level in the series. Under direct supervision incumbents learn to apply and enforce a variety of agricultural and / or weights and measures laws and regulations. The incumbents are expected to possess at least two licenses in agricultural or weights and measures inspection issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture within the first twelve months of employment. With experience, incumbents will independently perform field inspections and investigations within the two areas of required licensure while gaining training and experience to obtain five required state licenses and function at the II level. At the discretion of the appointing authority and with at least five required licenses obtained and two years of increasing responsibilities, incumbents may be eligible for promotion to the II level.
The Ideal Candidate will possess :
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Ability to adapt to situations quickly
- Demonstrated initiative, drive and self-motivation
- Strong multi-tasking skills
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with the public and other agencies
- Ability to converse in English, Spanish, and Mixteco is highly desirable.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
The following duties are performed by employees in this classification; however, employees may perform related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (e.g. Licenses, Certificates, Degrees, Transcripts, etc.) listed below :
NOTE : Applicants who are currently in their final quarter or semester of study leading to the required degree are encouraged to apply. Such applicants may compete in the examination process but may not be considered for appointment until they have attained the required degree.
Additional Requirements :
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS :
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on both the online assessment and the written exam to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS : The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting.
Conditional Offer : Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. Incumbents conditionally offered AGWM bilingual Spanish positions will also be required to take a Spanish proficiency exam. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE : Monday, January 6, 2025. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
Chanel Y. Turner, Talent Acquisition Analyst : cturner@countyofsb.org
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Salary : $68,794 - $82,370
