Posting number: BAWB-2026A
Department: Agriculture / Weights and Measures
Job classification: Agricultural Biologist And Weights and Measures Inspector I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Agriculture
Bargaining Unit: Local 1 - Agricultural & Animal Control Unit
The Contra Costa County Agricultural Commissioner’s office is seeking an enthusiastic professional who desires an exciting career opportunity as an Agricultural Biologist and Weights & Measures Inspector I. The chosen candidates will work under the direction of a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner-Sealer of Weights and Measures. Agricultural Biologist and Weights & Measures Inspector I is the entry-level position in the Agricultural Biologist and Weights & Measures Inspector series. This position conducts inspections and investigations in the disciplines in which they are licensed and may assist an Agricultural Biologist Weights & Measures Inspector II, an Agricultural Biologist/Weights and Measures III, or a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner-Sealer of Weights and Measures in conducting inspections in all disciplines.
In addition to the base salary, the County offers an excellent benefits plan which includes a county contribution to health, dental, and vision insurance plans. Other benefits also offered by the County include:
We are looking for someone who:
What you will typically be responsible for:
A few reasons you might love this job:
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Competencies Required:
Licenses Required
1) Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator’s license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.
2) Inspection License. Appointees must meet the licensing requirements as established by the California Code of Regulation and within nine months must obtain a minimum of at least one valid license as an Agricultural Biologist or Weights and Measures Inspector.
EducationPossession of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Agriculture, Biological Science, chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, law enforcement, commerce, and marketing, or a closely related field that would qualify the candidate to take the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s licensing exams.
Desirable Qualifications:
Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
Training and Experience Questionnaire: Candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire at the time of filing. The responses to the training and experience questions on the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate candidates' r elevant education, training and/or experience as it relates to the Agricultural Biologist and Weights & Measures Inspector I Classification. (Weighted 100%)
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Angelica Tran at Angelica.Tran@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. 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.
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