Agricultural Biologist/standards Inspector I/ii/iii - Placerville, United States - County of El Dorado

County of El Dorado

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Placerville, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Description:

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

The 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-1- Telecommuting
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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.- 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.
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

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 bachelor's 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.
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_Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector II: _Equivalent to a bachelor's 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 County's class of Agricultural Biologist-Standards Inspector I.
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_Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector

III:
_Equivalent to a bachelor's 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 County's class of Agricultural Biologist

Standards Inspector II.

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Licenses and Certifications:

_Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector I/II/

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

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_Agricultural Biologist/Standards Inspector I:
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_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.

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_Agricultural Biologist /Standards Inspector

III:
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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

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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Training and Experience Review:

For more information on the recruitment process,
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 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 hel