Asst Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer of Weights & Measures

Job Description:

Asst Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer of Weights & Measures

Description

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The Office of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures works cooperatively with local, state and federal agencies in the enforcement of laws and regulations promoting consumer, marketplace, agricultural and environmental protection.

The mission of the Agriculture Department is to promote and protect the agricultural industry and to protect public health and the environment. The Agricultural Commissioner enforces laws and regulations that assure the continuity of agricultural trade and commerce. The Sealer of Weights and Measures enforces laws and regulations associated with transactions involving a count, weight or measure to ensure fair trade and equity in the marketplace.

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The Position
The Assistant Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures assists the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer in managing and directing a group of assigned staff and operational and administrative functions within the Agriculture/Weights and Measures Department. This is an assistant department director level position, responsible for assisting in the planning, coordination and administration of departmental operations. The employee in this position assists in establishing and administering operational policies, goals and procedures and in developing and administering the department budget. Responsibilities of this position demand thorough knowledge of and expertise in executing programs within state legal requirements, county ordinances, policies, and procedural guidelines that benefit the consumer, the environment, public safety, and the agricultural industry.

Position Requirements
Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in agricultural and weights and measures inspection and regulatory enforcement with at least two years of experience equivalent to a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures in Solano County. AND

Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; with major in agriculture, biological sciences, physical sciences, or a related field.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants shall possess a valid license as a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner and/or a Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. If incumbent does not possess both licenses, incumbent must achieve the other license within two (2) years of appointment.
• Possession of a valid license as an Agricultural Commissioner and/or Sealer of Weights and Measures issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture is highly desirable. If incumbent does not have either license, then the incumbent must achieve one of the licenses within three (3) years of appointment and the other license within five (5) years from appointment.
• Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required; independent travel and some overnight travel is required. Note: The driver's license must be kept current while employed in this class.

This position is an “at-will” position and is exempt from the civil service; incumbents serve at the discretion of the appointing authority.
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Ideal Candidate Statement
The ideal Assistant Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures candidate will possess diverse experience working in and managing agricultural, pesticide use enforcement, and weights and measures programs including establishing, executing and achieving defined performance objectives for individuals and program areas. The Assistant Commissioner must apply and build on such experience to effectively lead and align multiple program managers and administrative staff in a common mission of providing exceptional customer service and agricultural, environmental, consumer and marketplace protections. To further facilitate and ensure fulfillment of this mission, the Assistant Commissioner must be a dependable self-starter able to work collaboratively with other County departments, local, state and federal agencies and other stakeholders.

Selection Process

09/15/25 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Document Submittal

A Bachelor’s degree and specified licenses are required for this position. All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Assistant Agricultural Commissioner) and the recruitment number (25-127080-01) in your email or fax.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits summary .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$139,137.55 - $169,122.56 Annually