City and County of San Francisco

Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures (#6222)

$46.11-$56.05 Hourly / $7,993.00-$9,715.00 Monthly / $95,914.00-$116,584.00 Yearly


Definition

Under the general direction of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer oversees the full implementation of weights and measures program inspections and investigations. The essential functions of this job include: Planning, organizing and monitoring program activities, state contracts/agreements, and supervising and reviewing the performance of inspectors.  Responsible for applying weights and measures, agricultural and pesticide  use enforcement principles, procedures and policies for the protection of public health and safety and consumer protection from fraudulent activities; conducting complex investigations that include surveillance, issuance of reports and advocating in administrative hearings; also, representing the department in the absence of the Commissioner/Sealer to the general public and representatives of the other agencies and public groups; and performs other related duties as required

Distinguishing Features

The Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures is a professional class, mandated by the state.  This position acts as the supervisor to a team of 6220 Inspector of Weights and Measure who are engaged in testing devices used for commercial weighing, metering and measuring, inspecting declared weights and volumes of packaged goods and commodity containers for conformity with state regulations and standards.  Requires responsibility for:  supervising the carrying out , interpreting and enforcing policies and procedure relative to inspectional activates and regularly contacting employees, merchants, business and other personnel in explaining and interpreting applicable laws, policies, rules and regulations, and the maintenance of records and the preparation of reports on inspectional activities.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises class 6220 Inspector of Weight and Measure and support staff.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1.   Plan, organize and direct the weights & measures, agricultural and pesticide use activities on a daily basis.

2.   Assign, supervise and monitor staff conducting inspections.

3.   Review all inspection reports submitted by staff for correctness, completeness and appropriate enforcement.

4.   Assist the community and businesses by explaining regulations and laws in order to obtain compliance.

5.   Monitor the completion of contract work plans to be submitted for billing.

6.   Review data being entered by staff to ensure accuracy of reporting.

7.   Interpret and disseminate regulatory codes and provisions to staff and the community in order to obtain compliance.

8.   Conduct investigations and develop reports for administrative hearings or prosecution.

9.   Participate and cooperate with State agencies during special investigatory activities or surveys.

10. Provide direction and support to clerical staff to assure completeness of invoicing for mandated registrations.

11. Compile and submit monthly and annual County activity reports to the Division of Measurement Standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of principles and theories related to weights and measures devices and instruments;
principles and theories of agricultural and biological sciences; principles of administration, personnel management, supervision, training and staff development

Knowledge and the ability to apply principles of science, mathematic and established procedures in the enforcement of laws and regulations and rules relating to weights and measures and agriculture.

Ability to communicate and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, subordinates, stakeholders, state agencies, the general public and media; ability to write and speak effectively and make public presentations; ability to conduct investigations and act as a witness in hearings.

Experience and Training

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

1.  Bachelors of science from an accredited college or university with a major in physics, biology, agricultural sciences, entomology, plant pathology, chemistry or environmental science.   AND

2.  Three (3) years experience working as a weights and measures inspector/specialist and/or agricultural biologist/specialist.

3.  Two (2) years experience supervising staff.

License or Certificate

Possession of the Deputy County Sealer of Weights and Measure license and at least six (6) of the eight (8) additional licenses, listed below, issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture:

1. Weight verification (subcategory: weighing devices & weighmaster).
2. Measurement Verification (subcategory: measuring, devices, electric measuring devices, compressed gases).
3. Transaction and Product Verification (subcategories: quantity control of packaged commodities, petroleum products).
4. Pesticide Regulation.
5. Integrated Pest Management (subcategories: insect and disease pest management, vertebrate pest management, weed control, apiary regulation).
6. Investigation and Environmental Monitoring.
7. Commodity regulation.
8. Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation ( subcategories: plant quarantine and pest detection, nursery and seed regulation).
               

Notes

Origination: 3/18/11

CLASS: 6222; EST: 3/18/2011;