Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measurements

Salary : $118,913.60 - $146,161.60 Annually
Location : Government Center - 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA
Job Type: Full Time Regular - Benefited
Job Number:
Department: Environmental Management Agency
Division: EMA - Agriculture
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Description
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the management and operation of the Department of Agriculture and Weights and Measures, enforces laws and regulations pertaining to pesticide use, agriculture and weights and measures and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a single position class functioning under the Director of the Environmental Management Agency. The incumbent is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and shall serve according to provisions of the Food and Agricultural Code Sections 2121 et. seq. and Business and Professions Code Sections 12200 et. seq., as well as per other applicable laws, regulations and policies.
Example of Duties

• Directs and coordinates staff and activities involved in the enforcement of all state laws, rules and regulations that pertain to the Office of the County Agricultural Commissioner; provides technical advice and training on problems relating to agriculture, pest control and weights and measures.
• Manages programs for inspection, quarantine and standardization of agricultural products; detection, control and abatement of agricultural invasive pests and noxious weeds.
• Enforces state pesticide use laws and regulations.
• Enforces labeling, packing and marketing standards found in the food and ag code for agricultural products.
• Coordinates and supervises the local program for the control of predatory animals.
• Inspects and enforces regulations pertaining to weighing and measuring devices, petroleum products, net contents of packaged goods and weigh master operations.
• Supervises subordinate staff, including hiring, training and evaluation.
• Develops and manages departmental budget, including the monitoring of revenue and expenditure accounts.
• Determines needs for fixed asset purchases, coordinates collection and usage of pertinent statistics.
• Manages agreements and contracts with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the Department of Pesticide Regulation.
• Prepares and presents reports to the Board of Supervisors, county managers and others; confers with local, state and federal officials regarding departmental activities.
• Compiles a statistical annual report on the agricultural production within the county.
• Accepts applications for and collaborates with the Planning Department to Administer the Williamson Act program.
• Serves as departmental liaison and lead agent for the Right to Farm Ordinance.
• Represents Calaveras County on The Fish and Game Committee, The Ag Advisory Committee and The Hardwood Advisory Committee.
• Represents the Department with external partners and community stakeholders including Farm Bureau, Resource Conservation District, Calaveras Grown and Cattlemen Organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:
Local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to agriculture, pesticides, and weights and measures; predatory animal control; detection, management and eradication methods of exotic insect pests and invasive weeds, training and evaluation methods; modern methods of producing, packing, labeling, shipping and marketing agricultural products. The principles and practices of public administration including budgeting, supervision, training and evaluation methods

Skill and Ability to:
Plan, organize and manage a complex department engaged in several different areas of inspection, enforcement, control and service delivery; develop, implement and communicate procedures and programs in response to changing laws, rules, regulations and public demands; develop, communicate and direct operations toward accomplishment of goals and objectives; keep abreast of, understand and interpret departmental administrative practices; develop and direct implementation of operational procedures; identify, analyze and resolve administrative problems; make sound decisions and exercise independent judgment; understand and respond appropriately to local community needs; effectively delegate responsibility and authority; develop responsive and effective operational policy; determine the appropriate course of action in stressful or emergency situations; direct the collection and analysis of data to establish and identify needs and evaluate program effectiveness; prepare and present budgets and control expenditures; prepare and present various narrative and statistical reports or direct same; comply with laws, regulations and professional practices governing agriculture, weights and measures and animal control programs services and operations; secure cooperation and teamwork from management, professional, technical and/or support staff; organize and prioritize departmental operations; determine and evaluate achievements and performance levels; supervise managers and support staff; work in an environment with considerable regulatory change and high public interest; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; perform various public relations activities; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals; prepare and present effective reports; serve as a member of the county's management team; and represent the county's interests in an effective manner.

Education, Training, and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Agriculture, Biological Sciences or a related field; equivalent to five years of experience in enforcement of agricultural or weights and measures laws, including at least two years of demonstrated management, supervisory or program responsibility. Possession of the required licenses fulfills any educational requirements normally associated with this position.

Special Requirements

• Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Possession of a valid license as County Agricultural Commissioner issued by the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
• Possession of a valid license as County Sealer of Weights and Measures issued by the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

Mid-Management & Professional Exempt Employees

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NEW* Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home.
Program Highlights:

• Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
• Available with purchase of a primary residence.
• Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
• No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.
• Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
• Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.

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Extra-Hire:
Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.
Vacation days:

0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.

After 6 months you can take your first week.

3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year

10 years+ = 160 per year
Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.

Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.

60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.

Management Time Off (MTO): 40 annually, pro-rated if hired on/after July 1st.

Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted. Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.
Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods..

Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following:

• 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005)
• 6 years
• 10 years
• 15 years
• 20 years
• 25 years

Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125

• Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually
• Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually

Section 125 Plan: Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.
AFLAC

• Heart & Stroke Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Universal Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance

LEGALSHIELD

Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%.
Retirement Information:

CalPERS:
CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62
SAFETY CalPERS:
CLASSIC MEMBERS: 3% at 50
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2.7% at 57
Additional Retirement Plan:

The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan (Pre or Post Tax options). The County utilizes VALIC.
Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month