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Placer County Human Resources Department
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Supplemental Questionnaire

Last Name First Name
 

 

AGRICULTURAL AND STANDARDS INSPECTOR - SENIOR

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

 

This supplemental questionnaire will serve as the Civil Service examination for this recruitment and will be scored based on your checked responses below. Scores received from this examination will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the items in the supplemental questionnaire.

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

 


 

I have read and I understand the above information.


 

Part I: Education, License and Experience Descriptions (Unscored)


This section will not be scored, but will be used for screening purposes only.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree to qualify for this recruitment.  Education equivalency or substitution of additional experience will not be used to meet the Bachelor's degree requirement.


1.

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher degree in any discipline, along with a minimum of 30 semester units in one or any combination of the following disciplines:

  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemical Sciences
  • Physical Sciences
Yes No
1a.

If yes, please indicate the degree type and major, and the total number of semester units earned in each of the above referenced disciplines.

2.

This position requires ALL eight (8) of the below licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture County Licensing Program:

  • Pesticide Regulation
  • Investigation & Environmental Monitoring
  • Integrated Pest management
  • Commodity Regulation
  • Pest Prevention & Plant Regulation
  • Weight Verification
  • Measurement Verification
  • Transaction & Product Verification

Do you possess all eight (8) of the above-listed licenses? You will be asked to provide copies in the interview selection process for verification.

Yes No
3.

Check the box next to any of the following valid driver's licenses and endorsements you currently possess.  Please select all that apply.

Class C
Commercial Class A
Commercial Class B
Commercial Class C
Air brake endorsement
Hazardous materials endorsement
Tanker endorsement
I do not have a valid driver's license
4.

Please list and describe agricultural, pesticide, and weight and measures program areas in which you supervised staff in the performance of coordinating inspections, drafting work plans, and preparing reports.


 

Part II: Training and Experience (Scored)

Based on your responses to the following questions, your job-related training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores received from this section will determine your rank and placement on the eligible list.

For each of the following items, please mark the response that best corresponds with your level of experience.

Please note: Indicating no or very limited experience in any specific area will not disqualify you from consideration.


1.

Interpreting and drawing maps including the use of GPS/GIS.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
1a.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below:

2.

Utilizing pesticide programs CalAgPermits and CalPEATS.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
2a.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below:

3.

Enforcing State and County pesticide laws and regulations through issuances of permits, including restricted materials permits, on-site inspections and investigation, and monitoring the application and use of pesticides.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
3a.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below:

4.

Conducting nursery and quarantine inspections for cleanliness standards and detection of pests.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
4a.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below:

5.

Performing invasive insect and plant surveys including documenting and delimiting infestation areas.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
5a.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below:

6.

Reviewing phytosanitary certificate applications, conducting commodity field inspections, and issuing certificates in accordance with Federal and State protocols.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
6a.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below:

7.

Mixing, loading, and/or applying pesticides.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
7a.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below.

8.

Conducting inspections of commercial weighing and measuring devices (including scales and a wide variety of retail motor fuel meters including motor fuel, electric vehicle charging stations, liquefied petroleum gas, and other similar meters and systems) for accuracy and compliance with laws, regulations and established tolerances.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
8a.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below:

9.

Responding to and investigating agricultural, pesticide and/or weights and measures complaints.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
9a.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below.

10.

Preparing initial drafts of administrative civil penalty documents for violations of agricultural, pesticide, and weights and measures laws and regulations.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
10a.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below:

11.

Preparing technical, administrative, and regulatory reports, logs and statistical studies of a complex nature and budget reports.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
11a.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below:

12.

Training and leading other technical staff in agricultural, pesticide use enforcement, and/or weights and measures inspection functions.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
12a.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below.

13.

Providing direct supervision over a work unit or team including the selection of staff and completing performance evaluations.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
13a.

If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below. In your answer include the number of individuals supervised and identify your experience in each of the following areas:

  • Selecting staff
  • Evaluating staff
  • Planning, assisting, and reviewing the work of others
  • Recommending disciplinary action

 

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