AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS & MEASURES INSPECTOR III

AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS & MEASURES INSPECTOR III Print ( ufeff AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS & MEASURES INSPECTOR III Salary $73,828.32 - $99,487.68 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number V0011H Department AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Opening Date 03/05/2026 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES EXAM NUMBER V0011H WHEN TO APPLY The application filing period will begin onMonday, March 9, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.(PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the positions are filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT We encourage applications from anyone Why work for us? 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. 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. Essential Job Functions + Supervises inspectors and workers by performing a full range of tasks: Assigns work to the appropriate staff members. Monitors, reviews, and evaluates staff performance. Participates in human resources processes such as interviewing, employee-relation investigations, and handling disciplinary actions. Enforces safety practices and procedures. + Performs complex and sensitive field inspections of commercially used measuring and weighing devices, sale prices, petroleum products, produce cases, nursery stock, commodities, parcels, and other packaged goods. This work requires driving to various inspection sites and using appropriate tools and equipment. The role involves lifting items and physical activities such as kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching, and climbing for long periods. It requires applying advanced technical knowledge and relevant rules and regulations, while maintaining utmost care and safety. Duties include issuing certificates of inspection, notifications, and violations. The position also involves calculating and collecting fees from clients for services and materials provided. + Leads investigations related to complaints or prosecutions for criminal and civil violations. Participates in or directs evidence gathering by subordinate inspectors. Collects and preserves evidence and compiles relevant case information. Prepares technical case details for prosecution staff. Assists in providing response or corrective action plans to the Board of Supervisors. Serves as an expert witness in judicial or administrative proceedings. + Participates in and conducts continuous surveys by collecting commodity samples for testing. Collects insects, weeds, soils, plants, and diseases. Assists in nuisance abatement or pest control. Maintains chain of custody of collected samples used as evidence. Gathers compliance data. + Prepares a variety of documents by using a personal computer/mobile devices and appropriate applications/databases or by manually completing standard forms. + Acts as a liaison between the department and contract cities, government officials, enforcement agencies, businesses, clients, the public, and other departments. Serves as the initial point of contact within the department. Presents information at specialized seminars, attends meetings, coordinates activities, and participates in special projects involving education and public outreach to the public and community, and representing the department positively and professionally. For additional information regarding the classification standards, please see the Los Angeles Class Specification for Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector III, #0011 ( . Requirements OPTION I: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in one or more appropriate discipline in agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics-AND-Two (2) years of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County Class of Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector II performing agricultural OR weights and measures inspections for a public jurisdiction. OPTION II : A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in any discipline with a minimum of 30 semester units, or equivalent, in one or any combination of the following disciplines: agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics-AND-Four (4) years of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector II performing agricultural OR weights and measures inspections for a public jurisdiction. 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. LICENSE:A v alid State of California Agricultural Inspection License in Pesticide Regulation, Investigation & Environmental Monitoring, Integrated Pest Management, Commodity Regulation, and Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation -AND-A valid State of California Weights and Measures Inspection License in Transaction and Product Verification, Measurement Verification and Weight Verification- AND- 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. A Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) and/or Qualified Applicator License (QAL) for restricted-use pesticides may be required for some positions. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Accredited colleges and universities include all four-year colleges and universities that meet the accreditation guidelines indicated on the bulletin. To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your application . Official transcript and official letter are defined as transcript or letter bearing the college seal, states

Created: 2026-03-09