Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer (North County)
Los Angeles County
Date Posted:
November 19, 2015
Salary:
$6,213.82 – $8,149.46 Monthly $74,565.84 – $97,793.52 Annually
Description:
**This examination will be used to fill a vacancy in North
County**
FILING PERIOD: 10/07/2015 at 7:00 a.m. – Until the needs
of the Department are met and is subject to closure without prior
notice.
EXAM #: V0026D
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job
Opportunity
DEFINITION:
Directs the administrative and enforcement activities of a major
division or program of the Department of Agricultural
Commissioner/Weights and Measures.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class report to a Deputy Director,
Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures and are
distinguished by their management and administrative
responsibilities for major divisions such as pest exclusion,
produce quality, pest detection, weed abatement, pesticide
regulation, device accuracy, business practice investigations,
and pest management. All positions allocable to this class must
have the ability to plan, control, direct and evaluate the work
of field inspectors and support personnel. Incumbents must have
refined written and verbal communication skills, and the ability
to interact effectively with managers in other County departments
and the industry.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provides direction and supervision to professional and clerical
staff; possesses a clear knowledge of laws, regulations and
safety requirements associated with the function of the division;
advises the Department Head, Chief Deputy and Bureau Chief
regarding financial, personnel, and other matters and makes
recommendations for problem resolution and policy development;
coordinates services and programs of the division; directs,
plans, and schedules the administrative activities, enforcement
inspections and investigations conducted by a division;
recommends bureau policy to the deputy director; reviews,
prepares and presents performance evaluations; assists and
cooperates in the investigation and documentation of employee
misconduct and/or violation of policies and procedures; prepares
and reviews Appraisals of Promotability; participates in the
grievance and progressive disciplinary processes; reviews and
prepares official correspondence and special reports; establishes
and maintains effective relations with State, County,
governmental agencies and private organizations for the purposes
of resource availability and allocation; represents the
department at meetings and other job-related functions with the
industry, community groups, consumers and governmental offices;
makes presentations before industry and community groups; acts as
department liaison or leader on special projects and assignments,
especially interagency programs; assists in the development and
achievement of goals and objectives; assists in the review and
evaluation of proposed legislation, regulation and policy
changes; assists in the recruitment, selection and training of
employees; and drives a motor vehicle to various locations
throughout Los Angeles County to perform the job-related
essential functions, as needed.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited* four-year college** with
specialization in the agricultural or biological sciences or
other appropriate disciplines as determined by the California
Department of Food and Agriculture including the successful
completion of college level courses in both Botany and Entomology
– AND – Two years of work experience at the level of the Los
Angeles County class of Agricultural/Weights and Measures
Inspector III, Agricultural Inspector III, or Supervisor, Weights
and Measures Inspection.
How to Apply:
Fill out your application and Job Specific Questionnaire
completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and
experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your
qualifications for the job.
The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you
have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please
be sure your application shows complete information, including
dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position.
In the space provided for education, include the names and
addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates
completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give
the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning
and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary
earned. All information is subject to verification. We may reject
your application at any time during the examination process.
If you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them
to (626) 652-0740 or email them to Andrea Cortez at acortez@acwm.lacounty.gov
within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing. Please include
your name, exam number, and exam title on the faxed documents
CONTACT INFORMATION:
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 575-5464
Teletype Phone: (626) 585-5520
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
Filing Deadline:
WE MAY CLOSE THIS EXAM ANYTIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.