What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Agricultural Commissioner/ Sealer of Weights and Measures position at Shasta County?
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY
AGRICULTURE WEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENT
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 2025
SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING
POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: MARCH 31, 2025 AT 12:00 PM
SALARY INFORMATION
$7,404.00-$9,450.00 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $42.71-$54.52 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous.
- SENIOR MANAGEMENT. ON OR NEAR EACH JANUARY 1, EMPLOYEES IN THIS SENIOR MANAGEMENT DESIGNATED CLASS SHALL RECEIVE A LUMP SUM ALLOWANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $200.00 FOR UNREIMBURSED EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE CONDUCT OR PROMOTION OF COUNTY BUSINESS.
- AN EMPLOYEE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES WHO POSSESSES OR ATTAINS A VALID CALIFORNIA LICENSURE OF ELIGIBILITY AS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER, SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL SEVEN AND ONE-HALF PERCENT (7.5%) OF BASE SALARY.
- AN EMPLOYEE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES WHO POSSESS OR ATTAINS A VALID CALIFORNIA LICENSURE OF ELIGIBILITY AS A COUNTY SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF BASE PAY.
CELL PHONE ALLOWANCES:- For authorized Senior Management using a personal Cell Phone, the allowance shall be $35.00 per month.
- For authorized Senior Management using a personal Cell Phone with an activated Data Service Plan, the allowance shall be $70.00 per month.
Holidays: 12 days per year.- 8-hour floating holiday
- Vacation: 10 days first 3 years; increasing with service
- Sick Leave: 12 days per year with a pro rata payoff at termination after at least 5 years.
- Administrative Leave: 80 hours per year
- Longevity Stipend
- Annual leave buy-out amount of up to 120 hours of vacation and administrative leave.
- Bereavement: 5 days of leave with 3 days (24 hours) paid.
- Retirement: CalPERS, coordinated with Social Security.
- CalPERS Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability: Fully paid group life and accidental death and dismemberment policy and long-term disability: $50,000.00-$80,000.00
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Optional Insurance:
- The Standard
- Aflac, Flexible Spending Account
- ReliaStar Disability Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Plan: Dollar-for-dollar County match of employee contribution up to 50% of the normal base contribution each calendar year.
- IRC Section 125 plan
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures is tasked with implementing and enforcing provisions of California’s Food and Agriculture Code, Business and Professions Code, the California Code of Regulations, and local ordinances. The programs and services administered by the Agricultural Commissioner include pesticide use enforcement, pest exclusion and export services, pest detection/eradication, nursery and seed inspection, fruit/vegetable/egg quality control, and apiary services. Weights and measures programs aim to protect consumers and foster equity in the marketplace through the inspection of weighing and measuring devices, testing of prepackaged commodities for conformance with stated weight or volume, price verification inspections, the regulation of automotive fuels and fluids, and weighmaster enforcement.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under general direction, assists in the administration, development, and coordination of the agricultural and weights and measures inspection and enforcement program; and to perform related supervisory and professional work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under the direction of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures is responsible for field duties and assisting in departmental administration; may act for the Commissioner/Sealer in that person's absence; and performs other related duties as assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate has substantial experience in the administration of Agricultural and Weights and Measures programs as well as the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. They consistently approach their work with innovation, creativity and big picture thinking. They are an excellent communicator (both verbally and in writing) who can build productive and positive professional relationships both internally and externally, working with staff, partners, other agencies, the public and other stakeholders. They are skilled in conflict resolution and can maintain composure and compassion in challenging situations.
The Assistant Commissioner understands and embraces the importance of public service and will continuously seek ways to improve business procedures and processes. They are an experienced supervisor who effectively motivates staff, fosters continuous learning at all levels of the department and promotes a supportive team environment within the office. Additionally, the ideal candidate has demonstrated experience performing budgeting work and in preparing concise and accurate reporting for external agencies.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assists the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures in planning, coordinating and directing the operations of the department; conducts all phases of agricultural and weights and measures inspections; represents the department at state and local meetings as directed; assists in conducting office hearings on agricultural and weights and measures violations; assists in establishing and implementing policies and procedures; prepares a variety of reports and correspondence; acts as department Safety Officer and Coordinator; develops and maintains department training programs; ensures safe conduct of department operations; makes presentations to interested groups on departmental programs as requested; acts for the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures and supervises staff in that person's absence in all matters assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of: The organization, procedures, and operating details of a county agricultural department; and weights and measures programs; agricultural and weights and measures inspection and enforcement techniques; research principles and methods, including statistics; basic principles and practices of modern organization, administration, and supervision.
Ability to: Plan and supervise the work of an agricultural and weights and measures inspection and enforcement program; evaluate program operations and recommend changes in procedures and policies to improve efficiency; establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, the public, and others contacted in the course of the work; understand, interpret and apply laws and regulations pertaining to agricultural and weights and measures programs; collect, interpret and evaluate data; express ideas effectively in oral and written form.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) years of experience performing agricultural and/or weights and measures inspections and enforcement work comparable to that of a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures in Shasta County.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Possession of valid California licensure of eligibility as a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner and as a Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
- Do you have Three (3) years of experience performing agricultural and/or weights and measures inspections and enforcement work comparable to that of a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures in Shasta County? Yes/No If “Yes”, please list in detail including dates of employment, employer, and duties performed your relevant work experience. If “No”, please type “N/A”.
- Describe your experience managing a program relating to agricultural inspection and weights and measures. Include in your answer the length and level of your management experience and the relevant laws and regulations associated with managing the program.
- I acknowledge this position requires possession of valid California licensure of eligibility as a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner and have attached a copy of my license. Yes/No
- I acknowledge this position requires possession of valid California licensure of eligibility as a Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures and have attached a copy of my license. Yes/No
- I acknowledge this position requires a valid California driver’s License (CDL). Yes/No
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to walk on rough terrain, irregular surfaces, wet floors or surfaces.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, and normal color vision.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
- All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
- Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
- As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
- Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
- Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf (Download PDF reader). If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flyer.
- In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
- Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the Unrepresented Management Unit.
- Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% his/her pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/employee-benefitsfor additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on March 31, 2025. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Veterans' Credit:Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
Salary : $43 - $55
