Agricultural and Standards Investigator I-IV

Position Overview The County of Riverside's Agricultural Commissioner's Office is currently seeking to fill an Agricultural and Standards Investigator I-IV position in Riverside. Agricultural and Standards Investigators perform work in the enforcement of agricultural and/or weights and measures laws, regulations, and policies for consumer and agricultural industry protection. Investigators work outdoors and are exposed to various weather conditions, as well as drive to locations throughout Riverside County to conduct inspections and investigations. Salary Range Agricultural and Standards Investigator I: $28,912.9 - $35,773.4 Agricultural and Standards Investigator II: $32,131.0 - $42,803.2 Agricultural and Standards Investigator III: $35,683.9 - $47,211.0 Agricultural and Standards Investigator IV: $39,675.7 - $50,125.6 Team Mission The Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's Office is entrusted with the mission of promoting and protecting the agricultural industry of the County and its environment, ensuring the health and safety of the County's citizens, and fostering confidence and equity in the marketplace through education and the fair and uniform enforcement of laws, regulation, and ordinances enacted by the people of the State of California and the County of Riverside. Responsibilities Attend training sessions to receive instruction in agricultural and weights and measures laws and regulations, including methods and techniques, routine biosecurity policies, and pest detection methods involving plant materials. Conduct periodic inspections and complaint investigations involving agricultural properties and businesses, mobile home parks, food markets, gas stations, and other commercial establishments for compliance with the California Food and Agriculture Code and related statutes. Take appropriate enforcement action such as quarantine, embargo, and condemnation of pesticide contaminated food products or pest infested/infected plant materials. Participate as part of the County Hazardous Materials 24-hour Emergency Team; assist during pesticide clean-up operations as a pesticide expert and coordinator between Hazmat, law enforcement, environmental specialists, and Risk Management departments. Inspect, test, and seal commercial weighing and measuring devices; investigate complaints of improper weights, measures, or counts and take enforcement action. Collect pesticide samples of plant or animal products for laboratory analysis, interpret findings, and prepare required reports. Inspect plant material arriving in the County for compliance with federal and state quarantines. Maintain accurate records of work performed; gather evidence of violations and non-compliance with agricultural and/or weights and measures laws and County ordinances. Enforce agricultural and structural pesticide laws and regulations. Enforce state laws concerning packaging of commodities and other phases of weights, measures, or counts; issue warnings and citations, and condemn defective apparatus or improperly represented commodities or packages. Assist in preparing court cases by completing inspection reports, attending office hearings, and conferring with city or county district attorneys and County Counsel. Testify in court or office hearings as the investigating authority. Qualifications by Level Level I : Possession of one or more statewide specific category licenses as a County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist or a Weights and Measures Inspector, or a Bachelor's degree with a suitable major. Level II : Possession of two statewide specific category licenses or equivalent education. Level III : Possession of five statewide specific category licenses. Level IV : Possession of all eight statewide specific category licenses. Knowledge and Abilities (All Levels) Knowledge of the principles of biological and physical sciences used in agriculture and/or weights and measures. Ability to learn laws and regulations, conduct investigations, and enforce principles and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other agencies. Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action. Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing; prepare clear reports; use a personal computer. License Requirements Valid California Driver's License. Physical Requirements Stand, climb stairs and ladders, walk on uneven, wet, or slippery ground, lift and move items, hand-write and use a computer, correct vision for reading, walk or stand extended periods, work at heights above ten feet, bend or stoop repeatedly, use lower back to support body when lifting. Environmental Requirements Work in office and field environments; be exposed to inclement weather; be in contact with materials or wastes, odors and fumes from industrial and agricultural processes, cleaning solvents, chlorine, and insecticides; tolerate very hot and cold temperatures. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Riverside