DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures primary mission is to protect, enhance, and promote the preservation of agriculture and the environment, sustain public health, safety, and the welfare of all citizens, all the while providing consumer and marketplace protection through the fair and equitable enforcement of laws and regulations. The Department is committed to assisting the residents of El Dorado County through various programs and services including, but not limited to: pesticide registration and regulation, nursery inspections and compliance, organic production, pest detection, weed abatement, crop statistics, wildlife services, land use information, and consumer and more. Under a delegation of authority from the Board of Supervisors, the selected incumbent for this at-will position will have department head responsibility for the coordination and direction of the County's Agricultural and Weights and Measures Department. The incumbent is responsible for overall policy development, fiscal management, administration, and operation of the department.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Assume full management responsibility for all programs, services, and activities of the County's Agricultural and Weights and Measures Department.
• Develop and direct the implementation of goals, objectives, work standards, and departmental policies and procedures; prepares and administers the department budget.
• Plan, organize, and direct County-wide programs for the inspection, standardization, and quarantine of agricultural products; the control and abatement of agricultural pests and noxious weeds; and the enforcement of labeling, packing, and marketing standards for agricultural products.
• Interpret and ensure department compliance with all County policies and procedures; standards of quality and safety; and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Develop and apply policies conforming with state and federal rules, regulations, and orders.
• Plan, organizes, and direct County-wide programs for the inspection and standardization of weighing, metering, and measuring devices within the County, including programs to enforce standards for petroleum dispensing devices, large and small capacity weighing devices, and quality control of prepackaged items.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here .
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in agriculture, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, or a closely related field.

AND

Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible combined experience in the areas of agriculture and weights and measures, including at least three (3) years in a management capacity.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must possess an Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures license issued by the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights & Measures, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Britton Daniels in Human Resources at Britton.Daniels@edcgov.us.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Best Qualified Screening (Pass/Fail): A best-qualified screening consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. Subject matter experts will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete. Do not refer to resumes, cover letters, or other documentation as they will not be reviewed.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights & Measures . This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months.

We currently have the following vacancies:

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Agricultural and Weights and Measures Department, located in Placerville, CA.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

This classification may include positions that are subject to current California Department of Public Health (CDPH), State Public Health Officer Orders requiring all workers who provide services or work in facilities covered by the order to (a) have their first dose of a one-dose regimen or their second dose of a two-dose regimen of an approved vaccine against COVID-19, or (b) provide valid exemption as permitted by the order. An approved exemption would result in the exempted employee being required to wear a face-covering and be regularly tested for COVID-19.
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