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| Class Title: | Agricultural/Standards Officer II |
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| Class Code: | 01117 |
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$18.98 - $24.25 Hourly $1,518.40 - $1,940.00 Biweekly $3,289.87 - $4,203.33 Monthly $39,478.40 - $50,440.00 Annually |
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| Positions in this series perform work of varying difficulty in the interpretation, implementation and enforcement of agricultural and weights and measures laws, regulations and policies. Positions perform related duties as required. | ||
| Distinguishing Characteristics: | ||
| Incumbents independently perform inspections for which they are licensed while obtaining the additional licenses and experience required to perform the full range of inspections. | ||
| Examples of Duties: | ||
| Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Inspect, test and seal commercial weighing and measuring instruments such as scales of weighmasters, gasoline and oil dispensing apparatus and tanks, meters on trucks and trailers, and computing and platform scales. Collect packaged goods, and weigh and measure the contents to determine whether the labeled net content is correct. Check weighmaster licenses and records of weight certificates. Sample petroleum products for quality and conformance to standards, and inspect the advertising and labeling of such products. 2. Perform surveys and inspections of cropland, rangeland, residential areas and roadsides to detect pests and diseases not known to occur in the state. Eradicate or contain pests posing environmental disruption of local or statewide biota. Inspect shipments of plant material for compliance with quarantine and nursery standards; certify material for export; issue rejection notices and hold orders on pest-infested incoming shipments. Inspect markets, packing plants, nurseries, apiaries and other establishments for compliance with applicable state and federal standards. Certify to standards as applicable. 3. Issue permits for various agricultural purposes such as use of pesticides and marketing of produce; perform environmental review as necessary, and set conditions to mitigate adverse impacts due to chemical use and soil erosion. 4. Enforce laws and regulations pertaining to the use, sale, and storage of pesticides. Evaluate employee safety training programs for compliance. Investigate reports of illness, injury, or damage from pesticides. Establish guidelines, disseminate and monitor use of biological control agents. 5. Collect and identify biological specimens during inspections and interactions with the public. 6. Respond to inquiries and complaints from industry, governmental agencies, and the public. May give presentations to civic groups, government agencies, and industry meetings. 7. Prepare cases for administrative, criminal, and civil action. Maintain appropriate records, and prepare reports of inspections, investigations, and tests made; perform follow-up investigations which may include gathering and documenting evidence for possible prosecution; issue court citations, and may appear as a witness in court. 8. Assume inspection responsibility within area of licensure for a geographically defined region. Provide training and direction to staff within areas of expertise; provide input to work performance evaluations. 9. Prepare and maintain necessary records, correspondence and reports. May perform special surveys and projects. 10. Provide vacation and temporary relief as required. Jkr/08-18-98 Rev.:jkr/01-26-1999 |
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| Representation Unit: | ||
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| Salary Range: | ||
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| Supplemental Information: | ||
| LICENSING REQUIREMENTS There are six core licenses and two optional licenses issued by the State of California, and the department will determine which license categories are required for each employee based on operational needs. Core licenses include: Pesticide Regulation; Pest Prevention & Plant Regulation; Commodity Regulation; Weight Verification; Measurement Verification; and Transaction & Product Verification. Optional Licenses include: Investigation and Environmental Monitoring; and Integrated Pest Management. Agricultural/Standards Officer II: Employees must possess licensure in two designated core categories for promotion to this level, must receive satisfactory work progress reports and must obtain a third designated core license within 24 months or be terminated. Employees may advance to the next level upon receipt of four designated core licenses and a satisfactory work progress report. In addition to the licenses specified above, some positions will require Federal Egg Surveillance certification, Federal Phytosanitary Collaborator certification or California Qualified Applicator certification. All incumbents are required to possess a class C driver license. Incumbents at any level may be required to obtain class A or class B driver licenses. |
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| Minimum Requirements: | ||
| Must possess minimum of two core licenses. 10/14/08 |
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