Deputy Agricultural Commissioner Jobs

Position Description
Final Filing Deadline: Friday, June 30, 2023
Exam #: 23/30N80/05JG
The Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner's Office acts as the local enforcement agency for specific laws and regulations pertaining to agriculture and business. Major areas of responsibility and jurisdiction include pesticide use enforcement, plant quarantine, pest exclusion, pest detection, fruit and vegetable standardization, nursery, seed, and weights and measures enforcement.
The Deputy Agricultural Commissioner position is the first line supervisor responsible for the day-to-day program or branch operation and supervision of clerical and field staff. Plans, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff engaged in making inspections to enforce the provisions of codes and regulations pertaining to the Office of the Agricultural Commissioner.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
Examples of Duties

• Conducts and/or receives research and answers pesticide use enforcement related questions from county employees as well as industry representatives and the general public.
• Supervises agricultural and clerical staff in an office, or staff performing inspection and enforcement duties.
• Prepares documentation for case hearings and investigative reports. Reviews documentation prepared by subordinates to determine sufficiency and validity of evidence necessary for successful prosecution.
• Plans, organizes and directs complex investigations, coordinates investigations with other agencies.
• Participates in hearings as needed; may act as an advocate for the Department or testify at hearings.
• Interprets, clarifies, explains and enforces agricultural laws and regulations to subordinates as well as growers, shippers, the public and others in local agricultural community; and ensures work is performed in accordance with these laws and regulations; issues are sometimes controversial.
• Evaluates work of subordinates and takes necessary corrective action
• Assists in the evaluation of programs to assess strengths, weaknesses, and areas needing improvement.
• Assists in the development, planning and implementation of comprehensive state-county work plans; monitors work plan goals and redirects staff activities to ensure that goals are met.
• Trains employees in agricultural inspection techniques and standards.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website:
Deputy Agricultural Commissioner
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Thorough Knowledge Of

• Business and Professional Code
• Laws, regulations, ordinances and codes pertaining to the programs of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures as found in the:
• Other county, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to county agricultural operations
• California Food and Agricultural Code
• California Code of Regulations
• Effective inspection and enforcement principles and techniques pertaining to agricultural inspection and certification, and/or weights and measures inspection.
• County Ordinances

Working Knowledge Of

• Principles of personnel and program management
• PC usages including the following software: Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Restricted Material Permit Program, as well as internet research methods.
• Working knowledge of all programs conducted by the Agricultural Commissioner and in-depth knowledge of one or more programs.

Skill And Ability To

• Speak in public before small and large groups.
• Analyze data and situations and make effective recommendations.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; special emphasis on report writing.
• Read, understand and monitor program budgets.
• Direct the development of complex enforcement actions such as Agricultural Civil Penalties and act as an Advocate for the Department
• Manage difficult situations and make decisions on complex and/or controversial matters.
• Establish and maintain effective communication in enforcement situations that may be difficult or tense.
• Plan, assign, review and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
• Manage complex investigations.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the public and others contacted in the course of work.
• Prepare accurate reports and records of inspections.
• Interpret and apply applicable rules and regulations.
• Develop work plans in conjunction with state entities.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected records.

Examples Of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Experience
In addition to the five Agricultural Inspector/Biologist Licenses or three Weights and Measures Inspector licenses, must have one year's experience performing the more difficult and complex inspections and performing senior inspector duties.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
Possess a valid Deputy County Agricultural Commissioner license issued by the state of California

• Possess all inspector licenses necessary to qualify for the Deputy License
• Department of Food and Agriculture
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination

Benefits
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the F- Unit Benefit Summary . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
Notes

• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty
by Friday, June 30, 2023, 11:59 PM (PST)
or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and
submitted during normal business hours,
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Agricultural Commissioner's Office
Attn: Human Resources
1428 Abbott St.
Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: (831) 759-7378 Fax: (831) 754-2632
A Complete Application Package Will Include
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials.

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions
• Valid Deputy Agricultural Commissioner License

Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Jennifer Garcia, Human Resources Analyst, at (831)759-7378 or [email protected]
Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2023 11:59 PM Pacific