Assistant Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures

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The Office of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures is a regulatory agency. Working cooperatively with various federal, state and local agencies, Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures programs are regulatory-based and geared toward local enforcement and compliance with agricultural, environmental and marketplace laws and regulations. The goal is to provide protection of consumers, the agricultural industry, and the environment while encouraging the continuity of agricultural trade and commerce. 

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.  

To learn more about the Agriculture Department please visit:   http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/agriculture/default.asp

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 Department and the Division of Weights and Measures.  This is an assistant department head 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.

This position is an “at-will” senior management position and is exempt from the civil service; incumbents serve at the discretion of the appointing authority.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:
A Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university; with major in agriculture, biological sciences, physical sciences, or a related field.  See "Document Submittal Requirements" for more information.
  
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in agricultural inspection and weights and measures testing and inspection with at least two years of experience equivalent to a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures in Solano County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants shall possess a valid license as a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner  and/or a Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.  If incumbent does not possess both licenses, incumbent must achieve the other license within three (3) years of appointment.   See "Document Submittal Requirements" for more information.  

Possession of a valid license as an  Agricultural Commissioner and/or Sealer of Weights and Measures issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture is highly desirable. If incumbent does not have either license, then the incumbent must achieve one of the licenses within three (3) years of appointment and the other license within five (5) years from appointment.

Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license is required; independent travel and some overnight travel is required.  Note:  The driver’s license must be kept current while employed in this class.

To review the job description for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15540

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2018 calendar year is $1,520.73 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.   

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.  

The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.    

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. 

Effective July 1 of each year, 80 hours of administrative leave is granted.

Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.  Employees may receive credit for prior years of service employed with California cities, counties, joint power authorities, and other special districts as approved by the Director of Human Resources and the County Administrator.

01/16/2018 – Deadline to submit application and required documents. 

01/31/2018 – Tentative date for oral board exam for most qualified applicants.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, 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. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. 

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees. 

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet, available on the employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Department of Human Resources’ office,  and are due by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

A Bachelor's Degree and possession of Deputy Agricultural Commissioner or Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures license issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture are required for this position.  All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) AND a copy of a valid Deputy Agricultural Commissioner or Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures license issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma/transcripts and license by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.  Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA  94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Assistant Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures) and the recruitment number (17-127080-01).  If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE.  Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons. 

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score.  Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score.  Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.