Asst Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer of Weights & Measures

Assistant Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer Of Weights And Measures

The Office of the Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer of Weights and Measures works cooperatively with local, state and federal agencies in the enforcement of laws and regulations promoting consumer, marketplace, agricultural and environmental protection.

The mission of the Agriculture Department is to promote and protect the agricultural industry and to protect public health and the environment. The Agricultural Commissioner enforces laws and regulations that assure the continuity of agricultural trade and commerce. The Sealer of Weights and Measures enforces laws and regulations associated with transactions involving a count, weight or measure to ensure fair trade and equity in the marketplace.

The Assistant Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer of Weights & Measures assists the Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer in managing and directing a group of assigned staff and operational and administrative functions within the Agriculture / Weights and Measures Department. This is an assistant department director level position, responsible for assisting in the planning, coordination and administration of departmental operations. The employee in this position assists in establishing and administering operational policies, goals and procedures and in developing and administering the department budget. Responsibilities of this position demand thorough knowledge of and expertise in executing programs within state legal requirements, county ordinances, policies, and procedural guidelines that benefit the consumer, the environment, public safety, and the agricultural industry.

Position requirements include :

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in agricultural and weights and measures inspection and regulatory enforcement with at least two years of experience equivalent to a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer of Weights and Measures in Solano County.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; with major in agriculture, biological sciences, physical sciences, or a related field.

Licensing, certification and registration requirements include :

The ideal Assistant Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer of Weights and Measures candidate will possess diverse experience working in and managing agricultural, pesticide use enforcement, and weights and measures programs including establishing, executing and achieving defined performance objectives for individuals and program areas. The Assistant Commissioner must apply and build on such experience to effectively lead and align multiple program managers and administrative staff in a common mission of providing exceptional customer service and agricultural, environmental, consumer and marketplace protections. To further facilitate and ensure fulfillment of this mission, the Assistant Commissioner must be a dependable self-starter able to work collaboratively with other County departments, local, state and federal agencies and other stakeholders.

The selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and / or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official / unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. : degree / transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history.