Agricultural and Standards Inspector Level I/II (Including Canine Handler Special Skills Class)

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Job description

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

10/6/21, 11/3/21, 12/1/21, 1/5/22, 2/2/22, 3/2/22, 4/6/22, 5/4/22, 6/1/22, 7/6/22, 8/3/22, 9/7/22, 10/5/22, 11/2/22, 12/7/22

Level I - $4,229.94 - $5,143.42/month

Level II - $5,134.75 - $5,945.58/month

Agricultural and Standards Inspectors perform inspections of agricultural crops; products; measuring devices; and pesticide use to determine compliance with and enforce applicable Federal, State, and County laws and regulations.

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Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

* Principles of entomology, plant pathology and botany in relation to the control and quarantine of agricultural pests
* Pesticides and their effects on the environment
* Diseases and other defects of fruit, vegetables, nuts and eggs
* Arithmetic and basic statistical methods and analysis
* Principles, procedures and practices of investigative techniques
* Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
* Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
* Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
* English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Ability to

* Interpret, apply, and enforce applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations in an impartial manner
* Collect, compile, and analyze a variety of data and information
* Write reports in a clear, concise, organized, and accurate manner
* Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others; respond effectively and tactfully to hostility, confusion or concerns expressed by others
* Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
* Make effective presentations to and respond to questions from various groups, including boards, committees, and the public

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with specialization in one or more appropriate disciplines in the agricultural or biological sciences.

Note: Appointees qualifying under this pattern must obtain at least one of the below State licenses within one year from date of appointment or be removed from employment in this class.

Or:Possession of one or more of the following licenses issued by the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture:

1. Pesticide Regulation

2. Investigation and Environmental Monitoring

3. Integrated Pest Management

4. Commodity Regulation

5. Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation

6. Weight Verification

7. Measurement Verification

8. Transaction and Product Verification

Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Driver's License:

A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements:

* Some positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to:
* perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as standing for long periods of time; walking long distances; stooping; stretching; bending; climbing stairs; and lifting items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
* differentiate between colors at a level necessary to identify various insects and weeds.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions:

* Some positions in this class require the incumbent to:
* work in all types of weather conditions.
* travel in an assigned area.
* work weekends, holidays, and non-routine hours.

Canine Handler Special Skill:

Some positions in this class require specific knowledge and abilities to perform the responsibilities of a Canine Handler. To be eligible for a Canine Handler designated position, the applicant must have obtained a certificate of completion from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for their 10 week Basic Canine Handler Training, Cargo/Postal prior to appointment.

Where required, this special skill may be used to ensure that the canine receives proper nutrition, grooming, training, medical care, maintenance exercise, affection and acceptable and sanitary living conditions. The Civil Service Commission approved the use of selective certification for this special skill on May 21, 2010.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months. Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

* Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
* Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
* Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
* Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
* A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note:Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

* Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
* The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
* Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
* If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
* Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
* If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
* For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
* If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance..... click apply for full job details