Agricultural Biologist and Standards Officer I/II/III

Overview Are you passionate about promoting agriculture and ensuring food security for your community and beyond? Join the Colusa County Ag Department as an Agricultural Biologist and Standards Officer, where agriculture is the number one industry. We are committed to supporting growers and industry leaders in producing the safest, healthiest, and most abundant food supply. We advocate for agriculture daily, making a tangible impact locally and globally. At Colusa County, we prioritize your career growth. We offer a clear promotional ladder where dedication and hard work are rewarded with advancement opportunities. Training and professional development are integral to our success. Join us and be part of a team where your career goals are a priority. There is a position available in the Colusa County Agricultural Department that can be filled at any level, depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant. This recruitment will fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future openings without needing to repost. What are you responsible for? In this role, you will assist the agricultural industry in Colusa County to navigate the laws and regulations surrounding production agriculture, providing assistance in obtaining the proper licensing, permitting, and training required to be compliant with business operations. You will also inspect crops and certify them for export to countries all over the world. Additionally, you contribute to consumer protection and help maintain a fair and equitable marketplace throughout the county through inspections and certifications in our Weights and Measures Programs. Benefits A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve. A caring, empathetic, and fun work family that you will be welcomed into. A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience

A LIFETIME PAYCHECK

(3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life. Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you, unless you choose a premium health care plan. Supervision and Examples of Duties Agricultural Biologist and Standards Officer (ABSO) I — Receives direct supervision from the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures and technical direction and guidance from

ABSO I

I/III. Agricultural Biologist and Standards Officer (ABSO) II — Receives general supervision from the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures and technical direction and guidance from ABSO III. May exercise functional and technical oversight over ABSO I. May be asked to provide feedback on the observed progress of ABSO I to Deputy. Agricultural Biologist and Standards Officer (ABSO) III — Receives minimal supervision from the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures. May exercise functional and technical oversight over ABSO I/II. May be asked to provide feedback on the observed progress of ABSO I/II to Deputy. Qualifications ABSO I Experience: No prior County Agricultural Commissioner experience is required for entry into this classification. Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in agricultural, biological, chemical, or physical sciences; or any discipline with a minimum of 30 semester units or equivalent, in one or any combination of the qualifying disciplines; or any other qualifying degree as determined by the California Department of Food and Agriculture Licensing Division. License Or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license. Additional: Possession Of, Or The Ability To Obtain Within One Year, One (1) License Issued By The California Department Of Food And Agriculture: Pesticide Regulation.

ABSO II

Experience: One year of increasingly responsible experience in inspection and enforcement of agriculture, and weights and measures programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colusa Inc