Salary : $106,537.60 - $127,275.20 Annually
Location : Agricultural Comm./U.C. Coop. - 1710 Soscol Avenue, Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:Department: Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The PositionDepartment OverviewThe Napa County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures Department is a vital administrative body responsible for overseeing and regulating agricultural practices and ensuring fair and accurate measurement standards within Napa County, California. This department plays a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of Napa Valley's renowned wine industry, as well as the broader agricultural sector, by enforcing laws and regulations related to pest control, crop quality, and product labeling. Simultaneously, it safeguards consumer interests by ensuring the accuracy of weights and measures in commercial transactions, contributing to the region's economic and agricultural prosperity while upholding industry and consumer trust.
About the PositionThe Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector IV is a senior position and works at the most experienced level in the Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector job series. The Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector IV independently performs the most difficult inspections and assignments in the enforcement of agricultural and weights and measures laws and regulations. The Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector IV is required to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills in their assigned program while serving as the lead worker. The Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector IV may assist the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures in their performance of administrative duties.
Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will have extensive experience performing the most advanced work in multiple programs within the California Agricultural Commissioner's system. They will be effective at leading team assignments, guiding the work of other staff and providing training. They will be highly proficient in using computers, working with geographic information systems, and managing data. Additionally, they will have keen attention to detail, excellent organizational abilities, effective communication skills, professional work ethics, and a commitment to following regulations and procedures.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy in the
Agricultural Commissioner Department. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Winter Time Off (WTO):- 32 hours of Winter Time Off
POSITION REQUIREMENTSExperience and Education:To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Experience:Three years of professional experience performing agricultural and weights measures inspection work equivalent to work performed by a licensed County Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector III.
Education:Graduation from a four-year college with major course work in agriculture or biological science, physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics or related field. (Any person meeting the minimum qualifications for eligibility for the California Department of Food and Agriculture, County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist Licensing Examinations is deemed to meet the education requirement.)
License or Certificate*:Possession of all eight (8) County Inspector/Biologist Licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) including: Pesticide Regulation, Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation, Commodity Regulation, Investigation & Environmental Monitoring, Integrated Pest Management, Weight Verification, Measurement Verification and Transaction & Product Verification.
Possession of a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner and Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures licenses is desirable.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Within nine months of hire, Inspectors may be required to obtain a Class A driver's license, as required by the Department and the program in which they work.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
The Recruitment ProcessApplication DeadlineMonday, October 12, 2026, at 5:00pm PST.Application Screening & Supplemental Questions ScoringTentatively scheduled for the week of October 12, 2026.
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Exam Panel Interview.
Oral Panel ExamTentatively scheduled for the week of November 2, 2026.The most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for this position for up to one year.
Human Resources reserves the right to make changes, additions or deletions to the examination dates/processes. Example of DutiesBenefitsDisaster Service WorkerNapa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
Example of DutiesBenefitsSALARY -Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO - Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONSEMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONPHYSICAL STANDARDS -Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
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Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated.
Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.
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I possess all 8 County Inspector/Biologist Licenses, which includes the following:Pesticide Regulation, Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation, Commodity Regulation, Investigation & Environmental Monitoring, Integrated Pest Management, Weight Verification, Measurement Verification, and Transaction & Product Verification.
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List any additional CDFA, CDPR and/or USDA licenses/certifications you possess.
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Describe your experience working in the Pest Detection program, including examples of any especially notable projects or assignments you were involved with.
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Describe a special assignment that required you to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, particularly one where you served as a lead worker and trained other Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspectors and departmental staff.
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Describe your experience using geographic information systems (GIS), including any work performed at the creator level such as editing or designing projects, maps, and layers.
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