AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER-DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

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AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER-DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Under administrative direction, the incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing and directing a County-wide agricultural and weights and measures inspection and enforcement program; directing the operations of the Agricultural and Weights and Measures Department; promoting and protecting the agricultural industry, the environment and the public; and to do related work as required.  This single position class is responsible for formulating, interpreting and administering a program to provide effective enforcement of agricultural and measurement standards, laws and regulations.  Work is performed independently, and requires broad knowledge of the principles of organization and management as well as knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws governing the operations of this department.  Administrative direction is received from the County Administrative Officer and the Board of Supervisors.

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
Santa Cruz County has approximately 269,000 residents and is situated in the northern area of Monterey Bay, 70 miles south of San Francisco and 35 miles southwest of the Silicon Valley.  The County’s natural beauty is apparent in its pristine beaches, lush redwood forests and rich farmland. It has an ideal Mediterranean climate with low humidity and 300 days of sunshine a year.  Its unique shops and restaurants, coupled with a multitude of cultural and recreational activities, including theatre, music, art, as well as golfing, surfing, hiking and biking offer a wealth of leisure activities. Higher education includes Cabrillo College and the University of California, Santa Cruz, with two additional State Universities less than an hour away. These elements of high quality living make Santa Cruz one of California’s most desirable areas.  

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of valid Licenses of eligibility as a County Agricultural Commissioner and as a County Sealer of Weights and Measures.
• Valid California Driver License.
• Two years of responsible management experience at a level equivalent to or higher than   that of a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner or Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures, which demonstrates the application or possession of the required knowledge and abilities.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and effective practices of organization, administration, fiscal management and supervision; organization, procedures and operation of county agriculture and weights and measures departments; resources available for the investigation, determination and resolution of agricultural problems; applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to agriculture and weights and measures; and agricultural inspection and enforcement techniques; applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to mosquito and vector control.

Ability to plan, organize and administer a countywide agricultural and weights and measures inspection and enforcement program; directs the work of a staff engaged in inspection of pesticide use and storage, standardization and quarantine of agricultural and nursery products, the detection, control of agricultural pests; exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in solving difficult and complex administrative and technical problems; establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, the public, other county officers, and state and federal agency representatives; evaluate the effectiveness of departmental programs and develop and implement changes as necessary; understand, interpret and apply laws and regulations affecting agriculture and weights and measures; plan, organize and coordinate the work of technical and clerical staff; and express ideas effectively in oral and written form.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Medical, Dental and Vision
Medical coverage is available through CALPERS with the County paying a majority portion of the cost for the employee and dependents. The dental plan is entirely County paid for employees and dependents. The County pays for an employee vision plan and the employee may purchase dependent coverage.

Retirement and Social Security
Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).  Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years.  County pays a portion of retirement contribution and participates in Social Security.  

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Plan
County paid $100,000 term life insurance policy. Employees may also purchase supplemental life insurance.  The County pays for long term disability plan that pays 66 2/3 % of the first $13,500, up to $9,000 per month maximum benefits.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE  

Application Deadline:                                                      October 16, 2015                            

Review of minimum qualifications
and competitive screening based on
experience, education and response
to supplemental questions:                                              Week of October 19, 2015

Examination*:                                                                   Week of November 02, 2015

*You may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described on your application, resume and supplemental application. You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application, supplemental questions and resume.    

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply Online Now! Click on the link below. Candidates must submit a County application, resume and answers to the supplemental application questions.  The completed application packet must be received by the Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Rm. 310, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 or on-line at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com before midnight on Friday, October 16, 2015. Following a review for minimum qualifications, applicants who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified that they must submit a completed conviction history questionnaire in order to continue to the examination phase of the process.

For more information, contact Nisha Patel, Employment Services Manager, at (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD# (831) 454-2123.

If you have a disability that would require test accommodation, call (831) 454-2600.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

The County of Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce.