AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS & MEASURES INSPECTOR II

<div style="text-align: center;"><br><strong><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/3482/jobpostings/image/AgriLogo.jpg" style="width: 172px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"><br><br>DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;" id="isPasted"><strong><span style="color:inherit;"><u>EXAM NUMBER</u></span></strong></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;">V0009G</p><br><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong><u>WHEN TO APPLY</u></strong><br>The application filing period will begin on <strong>Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.</strong> (PT) - Continuous.  We will keep accepting applications until the positions are filled.  The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.</p><br id="isPasted"><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;"><u>TYPE OF RECRUITMENT</u></span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color:inherit;">We welcome applications from anyone.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><br><span style="color:inherit;"><span id="isPasted"><strong>Why work for us?</strong></span></span></p><br><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;" id="isPasted"><span style=" color: inherit;">With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.</span></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style=" color: inherit;"><br>We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.</span></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" id="isPasted"><li><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:inherit;" id="isPasted">Performing various </span><span style="color:inherit;">inspections and investigations</span><span style="color:inherit;"> (e.g., </span>orchards, farms, nurseries, mills, apiaries, and plant shipments for agricultural pests and diseases; pesticide use applications, storage equipment, worker safety records, and pesticide illness complaints; shipments for compliance with labeling, weighing, and measuring codes; electrical and liquid propane gas meters and large capacity scales; produce cases, nursery stock, commodities, and other packaged goods weighing 25 pounds or more)<span style="color:inherit;"> by weighing and measuring devices used in commercial transactions; making test purchases or sales to verify accurate weight or measure; using a variety of handheld or other test equipment (e.g., pesticide air testing devices, refractometers, scales, graduated measures, hydrometers, laptop/tablet computers); determining presence of injurious weed/vertebrate pests and provides estimates for their control; utilizing a variety of mathematical formulas (e.g., algebra); and collecting appropriate fees;</span> in order to enforce standardization and other Federal and State regulatory requirements.</div></li><li><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;">Preparing a variety of written documents (e.g., written notices of violation, reports of findings and recommended actions, inspection certificates) by analyzing information; investigating code violations; gathering evidence; maintaining records; and following standard English, grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and usage; in order to clearly communicate pertinent information to relevant parties.</div></li><li><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;">Providing technical assistance to various individuals (e.g. employees at different levels within the organization, other agencies, public, etc.) by responding to inquiries, requests, and complaints (e.g. pest control methods and/or concerns, and related subjects) and testifying in administrative, civil, or criminal actions and proceedings; in order to ensure that laws and regulations, best practices, and industry standards are being followed, and that any concerns or issues are promptly addressed. </div></li><li><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: justify;">Representing the department at public functions and other events by delivering presentations and informational materials to industry groups, public, and other agencies.</div></li><li style="text-align: justify;">Participating in and facilitates training programs (e.g. workshops, conferences, training sessions, etc.) regarding inspection, investigation, and enforcement activities, and the safe and effective use of various tools and equipment.</li></ul><br>For additional information regarding the classification standards, please see the Los Angeles County Class Specification for <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/newprint/1066488" id="isPasted" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/newprint/1066488" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector II, #0009</a>.<div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">OPTION I</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university with specialization in one or more appropriate disciplines in agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics** <strong>-AND-</strong> Two (2) years of experience**** at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector I***** performing agricultural or weights and measures inspections for a public jurisdiction.</span></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">OPTION II</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">:  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university with specialization in any discipline with a minimum of 30 semester units, or equivalent <span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">(e.g. 45 quarter units)</span>, in one or any combination of the following fields: agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics** <strong>-AND- </strong>Two (2) years of experience**** at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector I***** performing agricultural or weights and measures inspections for a public jurisdiction.</span></div><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.</strong><br><strong><br>LICENSE: </strong><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">A valid State of California weights and measures license*** in Weight Verification and Measurement Verification<strong> -AND- </strong>a valid State of California agricultural license*** in Commodity Regulation, Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation, and Pesticide Regulation. <span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted"><strong>-AND- </strong></span></span>A valid California Class C Driver License****** is required to perform job-related essential functions. Some positions may require a Class A or Class B driver license.<br><br><strong>SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:</strong><br>* Accredited colleges and universities include all four-year colleges and universities that meet the accreditation guidelines indicated on the bulletin.<br><br>** To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution. The document must clearly demonstrate the degree(s) you are in the process of obtaining or have already obtained. For Option II, an official transcript demonstrating the required unit must be included. If your degree was already conferred, the document should show the date the degree was conferred. The document must be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Transcripts from foreign universities will be accepted ONLY if evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc. (AICE). A transcript submitted that is expressed in a language other than English will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: <a href="https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="">https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf</a> and <a href="https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="">https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf</a>.<br><br>*** You will also need to provide verification of the required licenses with your application. <br id="isPasted"><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">If you are unable to attach the required documents, please e-mail them to </span><a href="mailto:examsunit@acwm.lacounty.gov" style="font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important;">examsunit@acwm.lacounty.gov</a> <span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">within </span><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">fifteen (15) calendar days </strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">of filing your application. Include the exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail.<br><br>**** Part-time experience will be considered based on proration.<br></span><br>***** <span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">Please refer to </span><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064275?keywords=0007&pagetype=classSpecifications" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064275?keywords=0007&pagetype=classSpecifications" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">Los Angeles County's Class Specification #0007</a> <span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">for a full description of "at the level of an Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector I".</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">****** <strong id="isPasted">Driver License Information:</strong> Applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driver's license and driving record from the California State Department of Motor and Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted or revoked.</div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">VETERAN'S CREDIT: </strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score.  We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that in your application or email it to the exam analyst at </span><a href="mailto:examsunit@acwm.lacounty.gov" style="font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important;">examsunit@acwm.lacounty.gov</a><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">.</span></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">PHYSICAL CLASS IV - ARDUOUS: </strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces.  It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;" id="isPasted"><strong>EXAMINATION CONTENT:</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This exam will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted<strong> 100%, </strong>covering: <strong><br></strong>Professional Potential, Achievement, Coping with Uncertainty, Responsibility, Working to High Quality Standards, Willingness to Learn, Working Relationships, Analyzing Information, Learning Quickly, Generating New Ideas, Using Time Efficiently, Adapting to Change, Deductive Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Professional/Technical Expertise.<br><br></div><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;" id="isPasted"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">The passing score for the assessment part is 70%.  Candidates who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.  We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.  Your score will be valid for twelve (12) months from the date of your assessment results notice.</strong><br> </p><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.</strong><br><br></p><p style="margin: 0in 0.25pt 0.0001pt 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS: </strong>If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.</p><div data-empty="true" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br></div><p style="margin: 0in 5.65pt 0.0001pt 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">TEST PREPARATION:</strong><br>We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.</p><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; margin-left: -4.6px;"><li style="text-align: justify;">Various information can be found on our website at<a href="https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/" style=" color:inherit!important; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style=" text-decoration: underline !important; color: inherit;">https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/</span><span style=" text-decoration: none; color: inherit;">.</span></a> The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Online practice tests are available at <a href="https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests" style=" color:inherit!important; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style=" text-decoration: underline !important; color: inherit;">https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests</span><span style=" text-decoration: none; color: inherit;">.</span></a></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><br><strong>ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: </strong><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted"><font>Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.</font></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>AVAILABLE SHIFT:</strong><br>Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays.<br><br></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;" id="isPasted"><strong style=" font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;">APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:<br style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"></strong>We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting.  This website can also be used to get application status updates.<br> <br>Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements.  Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.</div><br><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;">We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail:</p><br><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 20px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="mailto:examsunit@acwm.lacounty.gov" style=" color:inherit!important; text-decoration: underline !important;">examsunit@acwm.lacounty.gov</a></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 20px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/info@governmentjobs.com" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/info@governmentjobs.com" style=" color:inherit!important; text-decoration: underline !important;">info@governmentjobs.com</a></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 20px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/talentcentral@shl.com" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/talentcentral@shl.com" style=" color:inherit!important; text-decoration: underline !important;">talentcentral@shl.com</a></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 20px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/noreply@proctoru.com" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/noreply@proctoru.com" style=" color:inherit!important; text-decoration: underline !important;">noreply@proctoru.com</a></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 20px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/donot-reply@amcatmail.com" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/donot-reply@amcatmail.com" style=" color:inherit!important; text-decoration: underline !important;">donot-reply@amcatmail.com</a></p><p style="margin: 0in 4.6pt 0.0001pt 5.4pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0in 4.6pt 0.0001pt 5.4pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;">New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to <a href="https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/govermentjobs.com" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/govermentjobs.com" style=" color:inherit!important; text-decoration: underline !important;">govermentjobs.com</a> and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.</p><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><span style=" color: inherit;">SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: </span></strong><span style=" color: inherit;">Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so please include yours when applying.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):</strong>  The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. </p><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><span style=" color: inherit;">CONTACT INFORMATION</span></strong><span style=" color: inherit;">:</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style=" color: inherit;">Department Contact Name: Crisselle Cortes<br>Department Contact Phone: (626) 575-5464<br>Department Contact Email: <a href="https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/examsunit@acwm.lacounty.gov" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/examsunit@acwm.lacounty.gov" style=" color:inherit!important; text-decoration: underline !important;">examsunit@acwm.lacounty.gov</a><br>Testing Accommodation Coordinator Phone: (626) 575-5464</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style=" color: inherit;">California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style=" color: inherit;">Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829</span></p>