Agricultural Weights & Measures Inspector II
County of Marin
•$79K — $94K *
Novato, CA 94947 In-Person
1 month ago
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Job Description
Salary : $79,599.00 - $94,965.00 Annually
Location : Novato, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 0827-25-02
Department: Agricultural Weights & Measures
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Vacancies: 1
Weekly Schedule: 37.5 hours
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
The Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures is dedicated to serving the public's interest by promoting and protecting agriculture, environmental quality, health and welfare, as well as ensuring equity in the marketplace for all of Marin County's citizens. Are you interested in protecting consumers, the environment and sustainable agriculture? If you are, this may be the right career for you!
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Agriculture/Weights and Measures Inspector II will join a team of 8 other experienced and professional inspectors committed to regulating and overseeing a variety of areas including organic integrity, farmers' markets, commercial devices (scales, meters, etc.), retail sales techniques (scanners, price lookup systems, etc.), pesticide applications, insect trapping, and state and federal pest quarantines. The position is primarily regulatory with a heavy focus on education and outreach with members of a diverse public, including community members, consumers and industry representatives. Successful Inspectors effectively shift between providing education and taking enforcement actions including violations, citations, and fines.
This job allows for a rewarding balance of both office and field work. The ever-changing field work occurs in a variety of settings such as farms, gas stations, retail stores, pesticide storage areas, farmers' markets, taxi cabs, mail terminals, nurseries, and more. Field inspections generate a range of office work including composing investigative reports, compiling data, issuing permits, interpreting laws and regulations, collaborating with other government agencies, and levying fines. As such, the successful candidate will have great attention to detail and an eagerness to work in a variety of locations.
Work Location: Assignments in this position require working onsite at the Agriculture, Weights and Measures Department Office in Novato and inspection sites throughout the County. Candidates selected for this position must be willing to work outdoors, in all weather conditions and in proximity to potentially hazardous pesticides (with proper safety equipment).
There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy in the Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures that will be filled at the Inspector Trainee, Inspector I OR Inspector II level. Candidates will be considered for the level(s) for which they apply, assuming minimum qualifications are met. You must submit separate applications for each level for which you wish to be considered.
ABOUT YOU
Our Ideal Team Member:
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Of
Ability To
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector II
Pathway One: Agriculture/Weights & Measures
One year of experience performing work equivalent to an Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector I AND five full CDFA state licenses. Experience and CDFA licenses can be in agriculture and/or weights and measures programs.
OR
Pathway Two: Weights & Measures
One year of experience performing work equivalent to an Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector I AND three full CDFA state licenses AND one CDFA state Deputy Sealer license. Experience can be in agriculture and/or weights and measures programs; CDFA licenses are only in Weights & Measures.
OR
Pathway Three: IOIA (External Candidates Only)
Meet the minimum educational qualifications listed under Inspector Trainee (above) AND have two years of experience performing organic crop, livestock and/or processing inspections AND possess one IOIA certificate of accreditation.
To learn more about the requirements for this opportunity, please see the
Special Requirements:
Incumbents independently perform field inspections and investigations within the five areas of required licensure while gaining training and experience to obtain eight required CDFA state licenses and function at the III level. The three additional CDFA licenses must be acquired within four years of initial hire or employment will be terminated. For an incumbent hired through the International Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA) pathway described in the Minimum Qualifications section, two CDFA licenses must be acquired within one year of initial hire AND all eight total CDFA foundational licenses must be acquired within four years of initial hire or employment will be terminated.
Licenses: Agricultural and Drivers
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
01
QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college with specialization in agricultural, biological, chemical, and/or physical sciences?
Please note: Information about your Bachelor's degree must be included in the Education section of your application
02
If you answered "No" to Question 1, do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college in any discipline with a minimum of 30 semester units, or equivalent quarter units, in one or any combination of the following disciplines:
03
If you answered "Yes" to Question 2, please list the courses you believe qualify towards the 30 semester units, or equivalent quarter units, in one or any combination of the following disciplines:
*If you answered "No" or "N/A" to Question 2, please type "N/A" in the space below.
04
Please indicate your highest level of relevant experience:
05
Please describe your experience from your response to Question 4. Please include a detailed description of the following:
06
Do you have any of the following Agricultural/Weights & Measures state licenses? *Please check all that apply.
07
Do you have any IOIA Certificates of Accreditation? Please check all that apply.
08
Do you possess a valid California Class C driver's license OR are you able to obtain a California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment? (California DMV information) You will be required to provide a recent DMV driving record if you are invited to a selection interview.
09
Please describe the work experience you have with performing organic inspections, including experience working for organic farm(s) or similar businesses. Please include the following:
10
Please describe the knowledge and work experience you have in pesticide use enforcement, such as performing inspections and investigations. Also include any experience reviewing pesticide labels and handling pesticides. Please include the following:
11
Please describe the work and internship experience you have working with farmers' markets and certified producers who sell at farmers' markets. Please include the following:
12
Please describe any work and internship experience you have performing pest management and exclusion activities. Examples of pest management and exclusion experience would include working with invasive plants, insects, and plant diseases. Please include the following:
13
Please describe any work and internship experience you have using a Point-of-Sale system as an employee of a retail business or similar operation. Please include the following:
14
Please describe any knowledge and work experience you have using scales and meters as an employee or in a different role within an organization (Scales and meters include fuel dispensers, computing scales, electric meters, and taxi meters, etc.). Please include the following:
15
Please describe any knowledge and work experience you have enforcing laws, regulations, or other requirements specifically related to plants, animals, insects, diseases, etc. Please include the following:
Required Question
Location : Novato, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 0827-25-02
Department: Agricultural Weights & Measures
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Vacancies: 1
Weekly Schedule: 37.5 hours
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
The Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures is dedicated to serving the public's interest by promoting and protecting agriculture, environmental quality, health and welfare, as well as ensuring equity in the marketplace for all of Marin County's citizens. Are you interested in protecting consumers, the environment and sustainable agriculture? If you are, this may be the right career for you!
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Agriculture/Weights and Measures Inspector II will join a team of 8 other experienced and professional inspectors committed to regulating and overseeing a variety of areas including organic integrity, farmers' markets, commercial devices (scales, meters, etc.), retail sales techniques (scanners, price lookup systems, etc.), pesticide applications, insect trapping, and state and federal pest quarantines. The position is primarily regulatory with a heavy focus on education and outreach with members of a diverse public, including community members, consumers and industry representatives. Successful Inspectors effectively shift between providing education and taking enforcement actions including violations, citations, and fines.
This job allows for a rewarding balance of both office and field work. The ever-changing field work occurs in a variety of settings such as farms, gas stations, retail stores, pesticide storage areas, farmers' markets, taxi cabs, mail terminals, nurseries, and more. Field inspections generate a range of office work including composing investigative reports, compiling data, issuing permits, interpreting laws and regulations, collaborating with other government agencies, and levying fines. As such, the successful candidate will have great attention to detail and an eagerness to work in a variety of locations.
Work Location: Assignments in this position require working onsite at the Agriculture, Weights and Measures Department Office in Novato and inspection sites throughout the County. Candidates selected for this position must be willing to work outdoors, in all weather conditions and in proximity to potentially hazardous pesticides (with proper safety equipment).
There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy in the Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures that will be filled at the Inspector Trainee, Inspector I OR Inspector II level. Candidates will be considered for the level(s) for which they apply, assuming minimum qualifications are met. You must submit separate applications for each level for which you wish to be considered.
ABOUT YOU
Our Ideal Team Member:
- Possesses excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- Works effectively both in teams and independently.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
- Is highly detail-oriented and excels at problem-solving, prioritizing and multi-tasking.
- Has experience performing organic inspections, knowledge of invasive pests, and other related experiences in the agricultural field.
- Has experience in conflict resolution and can communicate effectively in challenging enforcement situations with persons who may be upset or hostile.
- Understands the importance of quality public service.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Of
- Laws, codes, orders, regulations and practices governing agriculture and weights and measures programs and pesticide management.
- General law enforcement powers and obligations of the Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures.
- Investigative, interview and interrogation techniques.
- Principles of identification, preservation and presentation of evidence.
- Techniques of case management, record keeping and report preparation.
- Safety principles and equipment used for handling chemicals and responding to hazardous materials incidents.
Ability To
- Interpret, apply, explain and enforce various state and federal agricultural and weights and measures laws, codes and regulations.
- Conduct accurate inspections in assigned areas.
- Interview a variety of individuals to obtain needed information.
- Gather, assemble and analyze data and make sound recommendations regarding mitigation or enforcement matters.
- Prepare and maintain accurate, concise and effective records, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
- Make accurate mathematical calculations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
- Safely handle hazardous materials such as herbicides, rodenticides, insecticides and other pesticides, as well as gasoline, diesel, and propane.
- Maintain situational awareness while confidently approaching unknown environments with changing circumstances.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector II
Pathway One: Agriculture/Weights & Measures
One year of experience performing work equivalent to an Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector I AND five full CDFA state licenses. Experience and CDFA licenses can be in agriculture and/or weights and measures programs.
OR
Pathway Two: Weights & Measures
One year of experience performing work equivalent to an Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector I AND three full CDFA state licenses AND one CDFA state Deputy Sealer license. Experience can be in agriculture and/or weights and measures programs; CDFA licenses are only in Weights & Measures.
OR
Pathway Three: IOIA (External Candidates Only)
Meet the minimum educational qualifications listed under Inspector Trainee (above) AND have two years of experience performing organic crop, livestock and/or processing inspections AND possess one IOIA certificate of accreditation.
To learn more about the requirements for this opportunity, please see the
Special Requirements:
Incumbents independently perform field inspections and investigations within the five areas of required licensure while gaining training and experience to obtain eight required CDFA state licenses and function at the III level. The three additional CDFA licenses must be acquired within four years of initial hire or employment will be terminated. For an incumbent hired through the International Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA) pathway described in the Minimum Qualifications section, two CDFA licenses must be acquired within one year of initial hire AND all eight total CDFA foundational licenses must be acquired within four years of initial hire or employment will be terminated.
Licenses: Agricultural and Drivers
- Candidates invited to participate in the selection phase of the recruitment will be required to submit copies of full state Agricultural/Weights & Measures licenses.
- This position requires employees to possess a valid "Class C" California driver's license and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of recent DMV history. Candidates will be required, at the time of selection interview, to furnish a recent DMV driving record.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
01
QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college with specialization in agricultural, biological, chemical, and/or physical sciences?
Please note: Information about your Bachelor's degree must be included in the Education section of your application
- Yes
- No
02
If you answered "No" to Question 1, do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college in any discipline with a minimum of 30 semester units, or equivalent quarter units, in one or any combination of the following disciplines:
- Agricultural Science
- Biological Science
- Chemical Science
- Physical Science
- Mathematics and/or Statistics
- Yes
- No
- N/A (I answered "Yes" to Question 1)
03
If you answered "Yes" to Question 2, please list the courses you believe qualify towards the 30 semester units, or equivalent quarter units, in one or any combination of the following disciplines:
- Agricultural Science
- Biological Science
- Chemical Science
- Physical Science
- Mathematics and/or Statistics
*If you answered "No" or "N/A" to Question 2, please type "N/A" in the space below.
04
Please indicate your highest level of relevant experience:
- Two years or more as an Agriculture/Weights and Measures Inspector II or in an equivalent position
- One year or more as an Agriculture/Weights and Measures Inspector I or in an equivalent position
- Six months or more as an Agriculture/Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee or in an equivalent position
- I have less than six months experience or no experience in Agriculture/Weights and Measures
05
Please describe your experience from your response to Question 4. Please include a detailed description of the following:
- Your experience
- Dates of employment
- The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
06
Do you have any of the following Agricultural/Weights & Measures state licenses? *Please check all that apply.
- Pesticide Regulation (this license is different from a QAC, QAL, or PCA)
- Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation
- Investigation and Environmental Monitoring
- Commodity Regulation
- Integrated Pest Management
- Weight Verification
- Measurement Verification
- Transaction and Product Verification
- Deputy Agricultural Commissioner
- Deputy Sealer
- None of the Above
07
Do you have any IOIA Certificates of Accreditation? Please check all that apply.
- Crop Basic - 100 level
- Livestock Basic - 100 level
- Processing Basic - 100 level
- N/A
08
Do you possess a valid California Class C driver's license OR are you able to obtain a California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment? (California DMV information) You will be required to provide a recent DMV driving record if you are invited to a selection interview.
- Yes
- No
09
Please describe the work experience you have with performing organic inspections, including experience working for organic farm(s) or similar businesses. Please include the following:
- Name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Job title
- Dates of employment
- Description of your specific duties
10
Please describe the knowledge and work experience you have in pesticide use enforcement, such as performing inspections and investigations. Also include any experience reviewing pesticide labels and handling pesticides. Please include the following:
- Name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Job title
- Dates of employment
- Description of your specific duties
11
Please describe the work and internship experience you have working with farmers' markets and certified producers who sell at farmers' markets. Please include the following:
- Name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Job title
- Dates of employment
- Description of your specific duties
12
Please describe any work and internship experience you have performing pest management and exclusion activities. Examples of pest management and exclusion experience would include working with invasive plants, insects, and plant diseases. Please include the following:
- Name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Job title
- Dates of employment
- Description of your specific duties
13
Please describe any work and internship experience you have using a Point-of-Sale system as an employee of a retail business or similar operation. Please include the following:
- Name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Job title
- Dates of employment
- Description of your specific duties
14
Please describe any knowledge and work experience you have using scales and meters as an employee or in a different role within an organization (Scales and meters include fuel dispensers, computing scales, electric meters, and taxi meters, etc.). Please include the following:
- Name of the employer(s)/organization where you gained this experience
- Job title
- Dates of employment
- Description of your specific duties
15
Please describe any knowledge and work experience you have enforcing laws, regulations, or other requirements specifically related to plants, animals, insects, diseases, etc. Please include the following:
- Name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Job title
- Dates of employment
- Description of your specific duties
Required Question