(Unclassified)
To plan, organize, direct, manage, and participate in the agricultural inspection, pesticide use enforcement, and weights and measures inspection activities within the Agriculture Department; to supervise wildlife services; to serve as Deputy Agricultural Commissioner and Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures per code and statutory requirements; to coordinate agricultural and weights and measures inspection activities with other departments; to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer.
The Manager level recognizes positions that provide full line and functional management responsibility for program areas within a department.
Receives administrative direction from the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer.
Exercises direct supervision over professional, supervisory, technical, and clerical staff.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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In the absence of the Department Head, serve as the Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures as needed.
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Plan, organize, and direct agricultural inspections, pesticide use enforcement, weights and measures inspections, and wildlife services activities, including the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
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Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of division work plans; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor work-flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
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Provide administrative oversight and support for the Farm Advisor.
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Perform agricultural inspections, pesticide use enforcement, and weights and measures inspections in especially difficult or complex situations or as a technical advisor to inspectors in the field; schedule, prepare, and conduct training sessions for technical staff.
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May act as staff to the County's Fish and Game Commission.
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Periodically prepare and submit regulatory reports to various agencies; review requests and issue a variety of permits and certificates including restricted material permits and qualified applicator certificates, and review pest control operator and grower pesticide use reports.
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Initiate and conduct investigations based on consumer complaints; enforce corrections and non-compliance and/or pursue civil action in particularly difficult or sensitive cases.
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Act as County Advocate for department administrative civil penalty hearings
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Assist in budget preparation, administration, and implementation; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
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Recommend the appointment of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.
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Represent the Department to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance to the Agricultural Commissioner/ Sealer as necessary.
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Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
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Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions; the position frequently requires travel to other locations within and outside the county including field visits with varying weather conditions and uneven terrain.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in agricultural inspection, pesticide use enforcement, and/or weights and measures testing and inspection, including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility.
Training: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in chemistry, agricultural, biological, or physical science, mathematics, or statistics; additional training in leadership, management, organizational development is desirable.
Required License or Certificate:
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Possession of California State Certificates as both a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner and a Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
Length of Probation:
This classification serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority and has no specific term and no right to continuous employment.
Bargaining Unit:
Unclassified Management
FSLA Status:
Exempt
Established:
September 1995
Revised:
September 1995; 04/10/2023
Last Content Review:
04/10/2023