Supervising Agricultural/Standards Inspector

Excellent Professional Level Opportunity County of San Diego

SUPERVISING AGRICULTURAL/STANDARDS INSPECTOR

Interviews will take place the week of July 6, 2026. The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment. Future Salary Increases June 2026 – 4.27% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-the-Board + .77% Market Adjustment) June 2027 – 3.77% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + .77% Market Adjustment) Job Overview Incumbents supervise technical inspection and professional-related work in the enforcement of agricultural and weights and measures laws, regulations, and policies for consumer and agricultural industry protection. Incumbents also train, supervise, and evaluate staff and the work of various inspection, investigation, and enforcement projects and programs. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience in agriculture, farming practices, insect pests and diseases, pesticide use, and weighing and measuring devices. The candidate should have strong customer service skills, facilitate group work, prepare and deliver professional presentations, provide operational training, organize and maintain training schedules, develop educational curriculum and training objectives, encourage team collaboration, positive communication, good judgment, strong writing skills, and articulate technical information concisely. Minimum Qualifications One (1) year of experience as a Senior Agricultural/Standards Inspector with the County of San Diego; OR Three (3) years of experience as an Agricultural/Standards Inspector with the County of San Diego or equivalent experience in another California county, state, or local agency. AND Possession of all five (5) of the following agricultural licenses from the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture: pesticide regulation, investigation and environmental monitoring, integrated pest management, commodity regulation, pest prevention and plant regulation. OR Possession of all three (3) of the following weights and measures licenses from the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture: weight verification, measurement verification, transaction and product verification. NOTE: Copies of the required licenses must be attached during Step 1 of the application submittal process. Equal Opportunity Employer & Veteran Preference The County of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer and offers preferential credits for military service under its Veteran’s Preference Policy. Accommodation Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of San Diego