Under general supervision, performs inspections and investigations to determine compliance with agricultural quality standards and labeling, plant quarantine, pest detection, pest control, pest management, and safe use and handling of pesticides; enforces codes and laws pertaining to agriculture inspection in order to promote agricultural industry, consumer, and environmental welfare.
The 3450 Agricultural Inspector is distinguished from 6120 Environmental Health Inspector by the latter’s focus on enforcing City health, housing, planning, and air pollution codes. The 3450 Agricultural Inspector is distinguished from the 6220 Inspector of Weights and Measures by the latter’s focus on inspecting weighing and measuring devices and the weights and measures of products and commodities.
Knowledge of: federal, state and local codes relating to agriculture, environmental protection, and sustainability; agricultural practices; proper scientific methods for performing inspections and investigations; general principles of biology, botany, entomology, plant pathology, and integrated pest management.
Ability or Skill to: interpret and explain agriculture laws and regulations; work effectively with merchants, farmers, wholesalers and the general public; prepare and maintain accurate records collect and analyze data, commodities, specimens, and evidence; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Education:
Experience:
License and Certification:
Possession of any two (2) of the required three (3) valid Agricultural Inspector/Biologist Licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CFDA):
- Pesticide Regulation License;
- Commodity Regulation License;
- Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation License.
(Must obtain the third valid CFDA Agricultural Inspector/Biologist License within twelve (12) months of hire)
Possession of a valid California Driver License
Substitution:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Inspections are performed primarily at off-site locations and may require a moderate degree of physical exertion including lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds; bending; stooping; climbing; crouching; reaching; kneeling; and manual dexterity; may operate various equipment and vehicles.
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ORIGINATION DATE:
01/12/1961
AMENDED DATE:
07/08/20
REASON FOR AMENDMENT:
To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.
BUSINESS UNIT(S):
COMMN
All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City 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.