agriculture program supervisor i - Stanislaus County, United States - State of California

Description

Job Posting: Agriculture Program Supervisor I

Department of Food & Agriculture

$6, $7,582.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

The hiring unit has established the following internal cut-off dates for this Job Control:

• December 20, 2023

• January 3, 17 & 31, 2024

• February 14 & 28, 2024

• March 13 & 27, 2024

Applications will be reviewed after each date listed above, and selections can be made. However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled. If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period.

Under the general direction of the Bureau Chief, the Agriculture Program Supervisor I (APSI) is responsible for the overall administration of the Bureau and enforcement of the Hide and Brand Law in a specified geographic region of the state.

The APSI must have a working knowledge of the cattle industry's principles, practices and methods and have the ability to apply this knowledge to their roles and responsibilities. Incumbent must establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work; work well under pressure; make appropriate decisions and well thought out recommendations; work independently in completing assigned work; and meet required deadlines.

As a leader in State government, the incumbent is responsible for developing and inspiring their workforce and delivering great results for Californians and the CDFA. The incumbent must set a clear vision to achieve productive results by developing plans to meet goals, leverage staff skills, and solve problems; build collaborative relationships and foster an inclusive environment for consensus-building and decision-making; coach, guide, train, instruct, and develop team members; empower staff through a sense of shared ownership and decision-making; create an open and transparent environment for the exchange of information; foster a team environment through the support and recognition of team members; promote customer service and accountability; and foster loyalty to the Department's mission and commitment to drive continuous improvement for better results. The incumbent must inspire personal credibility through authenticity, confidence, consistency, courage, decisiveness, generosity, honesty, integrity, and judgment.

• Organize, plan, direct, supervise, and monitor brand inspection and investigation activities of the Bureau in the assigned region

• Coordinate program activities and acts as liaison with industry, local law enforcement and court personnel

• Schedule and plan work activities of Brand Inspectors and provide each employee with an annual performance appraisal

• Provide a full mid-managerial level of contact in the field for interested parties including members of the cattle industry, other governmental agencies, law enforcement and the general public

• Provide training to subordinate Brand Inspectors and field staff to ensure that personnel conduct themselves in a courteous and professional manner and are confident and competent in the performance of their duties

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are performed indoors and outdoors. The Agriculture Program Supervisor's primary work area is located outdoors in livestock markets, feedlots, slaughter plants and ranches. The incumbent may occasionally work under difficult conditions and be exposed to extremes in temperature, high levels of noise, heavy machinery, and various odors.

Indoor activities may include:

• Working in livestock facilities at various locations including Saleyards and feedlots.

• Operating a computer with various software programs, including e-mail and word processing

• Entering data in a computer database

• Operating a telephone, fax, calculator, and copier

• Operating various filing drawers and bins

• Processing reports and handle paperwork

• Testifying in a court of law

Outdoor activities may include:

• Inspecting livestock at farms, ranches, and saleyards or other livestock facilities

• Travel in muddy and/or rocky terrain

• Frequent travel by private vehicle or assigned State vehicle or other modes of transportation to various locations in the district

• Occasional travel to other areas of California for assignments, exercises, or meetings

Minimum Requirements

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