Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector I/II/III

Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector I/II/III

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Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector I/II/III

Salary

$56,908.80 – $84,531.20 Annually

Location

Placerville, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2410-4401/4402/4403

Department

Agricultural and Weights and Measures

Opening Date

10/15/2024

Closing Date

10/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Benefits

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Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

T he County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 – Telecommuting

THE OPPORTUNITY

Perform inspections and enforce state and federal laws pertaining to Agriculture and Weights and Measures regulatory categories; and perform related duties as assigned.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

Examine various agricultural products at point of origin or at markets for compliance with standards; issue violation notices indicating required reconditioning and reinspects for compliance; issue permits for disposal of agricultural products.

Examine plant materials in nurseries for insect pests, plant diseases, and noxious weeds; note findings and control procedures, or plant destruction as required; examine retail nursery stock for proper labeling.

Survey fields, orchards, gardens, and mills to locate pests; inspects range and farm land, roadsides, warehouses, and farm buildings to ascertain the degree and extent of rodent infestation.

Demonstrate to farmers, landowners, and homeowners proper application of insect and rodent control measures and advises them regarding materials and safety precautions.

Develop and sends surveys to locate infestations of noxious or poisonous weeds; assist in field surveys to determine the presence of insect pests, plant diseases or parasites.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/850195?keywords=Biologist&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector I: Equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited four- year college or university with major coursework in agriculture, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, or a closely related field as accepted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector II: Equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited four- year college or university with major coursework in agriculture, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, or a closely related field as accepted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and one (1) year of experience in agricultural or weights and measures inspection at a level equivalent to the Countys class of Agricultural Biologist-Standards Inspector I.

Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector III: Equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited four- year college or university with major coursework in agriculture, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, or a closely related field as accepted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to the Countys class of Agricultural Biologist- Standards Inspector II.

Licenses and Certifications:

Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector I/II/III:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Drivers License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector I:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, at least one (1) valid license as a County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist or County Weights and Measures Inspector within the first year of employment. (Note: This requirement does not apply to seasonal positions.)

Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector II:

Possession of two (2) valid inspection licenses in agriculture or weights and measures inspection, which must include Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation, and Measurement Verification.

Agricultural Biologist /Standards Inspector III:

Possession of seven (7) of eight (8) valid inspection licenses in agriculture or weights and measures inspection, which include Pesticide Regulations, Weight Verification, Investigation and Environmental Monitoring, Commodity Regulation, Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation, Integrated Pest Management, Transaction and Product Verification, and Measurement Verification.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/850195?keywords=Biologist&pagetype=classSpecifications)

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Apply online by clicking the Apply link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click Accept.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Britton Daniels in Human Resources at britton.daniels@edcgov.us.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Training and Experience Review:

A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicants ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicants education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the “Work Experience” section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here. (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/Human-Resources/Recruitment/Merit-Principles-Recruitment-Examinations)

Based on the departments needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector I/II/III. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

If you are interested in the position of Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector I/II/III within any County department, please submit your application.

We currently have the following vacancies:

One (1) full-time vacancy in the Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures, located in Placerville, CA.

Click here (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/Human-Resources/FAQs) for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts – FSA & HSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Basic Life Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Discounts on gym memberships

For your Financial Future:

CalPERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

Optional Life Insurance

For your Work/Life Balance:

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Vacation and sick leave accruals

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/Risk/Documents/2023/PL%20Benefit%20Summary%2012-7-2022.pdf) .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

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Supplemental questions play an important role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the “Work Experience” section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

I acknowledge receipt of this information

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Do you possess, or can obtain, a valid California Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record by the time of hire?

Yes

No

03

Please list any valid inspection licenses in agriculture or weights and measures inspection. Type N/A if you do have any valid licenses.

04

Do you have the equivalent of a bachelors degree with major coursework in agriculture, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, or a closely related field as accepted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture? If so, you MUST attach a copy of unofficial or official transcripts to this application.

Yes

No

05

Describe your experience conducting surveys and/or gathering data to generate reports. Include in your response the name of the employer(s) and date(s) of employment where you obtained this experience.

06

Please include specific examples of inspections you have conducted related to plant quarantine, pest detection, nursery and seed regulation, pesticide use enforcement, or other relevant areas.

Required Question