ASSOCIATE AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES INSPECTOR TEMPORARY

  COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY  
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE SALARY AND STANDARD BULLETIN INFORMATION AND SUPERSEDES BULLETIN NO 010-05 POSTED ON MARCH 14, 2005 WITH AN ORIGINAL FILING DATE OF MARCH 15, 2005. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING. THE INFORMATION MUST INCLUDE THE CORRECT EXAMINATION TITLE AND NUMBER. Bulletin No. 010-04Posting Date: February 08, 2007JOB TITLEASSOCIATE AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES INSPECTOR TEMPORARY EXAM NUMBERV0005B
 FILING DATESMarch 15, 2005 until needs are metSALARY$3,046.16 MONTHLY
$3,129.83 (Effective 07/01/2008)
$3,223.83 (Effective 01/01/2009) BENEFITSRepresented Employees

County Medical Plan
Pension Saving Plan
11 Paid Holidays
Sick Leave BenefitsPOSITION
INFORMATIONAssists in and learns inspection and enforcement activities related to Federal, State and local agricultural and/or weights and measures laws, regulations, ordinances and policies for consumer and agricultural industry protection.

This is the entry-level class in the Agricultural/Weights and Measures Series. Positions are characterized by responsibility for assisting in and learning to perform regulatory inspections and to enforce appropriate ordinances, laws and regulations associated with agricultural and weights and measures standards enforcement. Incumbents work under the close supervision of a journey-level inspector and must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to perform mathematical calculations including algebraic functions. These positions require analytical ability sufficient to define problems of inspection or enforcement, and to develop and recommend methods for resolution of such problems. Incumbents learn techniques for the collection and analysis of data for the preparation of written reports, and use common personal computers for the preparation of reports, data entry and data retrieval. Incumbents drive departmental or personal vehicles on a regular and frequent basis, and may be required to lift and carry test equipment, agricultural products, or other objects up to 50 pounds in weight.


ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONSParticipates in a structured development training program, typically including rotations between both agricultural inspection and weights and measures inspection enforcement functions, in order to learn inspection procedures for fruits and vegetables and egg quality standards, inspections of plants and plant material for pest organisms, pesticide use enforcement, techniques for control and eradication of weeds and vertebrate pests on residential, commercial, and agricultural properties, detection and eradication of exotic pests such as foreign insects, inspections of commercial meters and scales for accuracy in markets and other commercial establishments, preparation of written reports, inspection certificates, citations or other notices of violations, uses a variety of hand-held or other equipment such as refractometer, scales, graduated measures, hydrometers and lap top computers, and uses a variety of mathematical formulae, including algebra, trigonometry, and statistics. Appointee may be required to drive their own his/her automobile or the ability to utilize an alternate method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with specialization in agricultural or biological sciences or other appropriate disciplines, as determined by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Successful completion of a college or university level course in Botany or Entomology is required within one year from time of appointment.Physical Class: 3 - Moderate:
Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Licenses: A valid State of California Weights and Measures License in either Weight Verification or Measurement Verification - AND - A valid agricultural license in Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation shall be obtained within one year from time of appointment.



A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.

Special Requirement Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

License Information: Applicants for this examination MUST attach a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to their application.

Driving Records may be obtained from any DMV office. An application without a copy of Driving Record will be rejected. Applicants whose driving records do not meet the County standards will not be eligible to compete in this examination. If the record shows four (4) or more moving violations within the past two years, the applicant will be disqualified. License must not be revoked or suspended. Appointees may be required to provide automobiles and drive them in the County service at the rate of compensation allowed by the Board of Supervisors.

Withhold: Applicants expecting to graduate within six months of filing for this examination from an accredited four-year college with specialization in the agricultural or biological sciences or other appropriate disciplines as determined by the California Department of Food and Agriculture are encouraged to apply for this exam. Candidates will be withheld from certification until verification of graduation is received. SPECIAL
INFORMATIONShift: Various Shifts
Appointee may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. VACANCY
INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies at various locations throughout Los Angeles County Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures. Therefore, employees must have their own reliable transportation.EXAMINATION
CONTENTThis examination will consist of a qualifying written test and an interview weighted 100%. The written test will cover reading comprehension,* reasoning and written expression.* The interview will cover training, experience and general ability to perform the duties of the position.

*Study guides are available to help candidates prepare for the written test. Copies may be obtained either on-line from DHR website at hr.co.la.ca.us, under Job Information, or at our employment office at 3333 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90010.ELIGIBILITY
INFORMATION The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register and, unless appointed, will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from date of eligibility.

RETAKE: No person may compete for this examination more than once every six (6) months.* * * * IMPORTANT INFORMATION * * * *APPLICATION INFORMATIONA standard Los Angeles County Employment Application for this position will only be accepted Monday through Thursday between 7:00 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at anytime without advance notice. You may apply in person or mail your application to Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures Department, 12300 Lower Azusa Road, Arcadia CA 91006-5872. NOTE: This office is closed on Fridays. FACSIMILES OF THE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether or not you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out the application completely and correctly so that you will receive full credit for related education and experience. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits and/or certificates earned. In order to receive credit for any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor, or Master degree, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a photocopy of the diploma or certificate with your application. Attach with the application, at time of filing, OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS, which include titles of courses completed, number of credits earned, date of graduation, major, and degree awarded. Failure to submit the transcript will result in the application being rejected. Applications from persons with degrees from foreign universities may choose to contact a Charter Member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services to have their transcripts evaluated and obtain an equivalent translated copy of the documents. The translated transcripts must be attached to the application at the time of filing. Charter Members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services are listed in http://www.naces.org/members.htm Applications from persons with degrees from foreign universities will be accepted ONLY if the course work completed is found to be equivalent to a degree obtained from a school in the United States. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. In Section 11 of your application, list all licenses and certificates that you posses related to this position. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process.

Submit completed application and any required supplemental (if any) in person or by U.S. Mail to the following address:
Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures
12300 Lower Azusa Road
Arcadia,CA 91006
(626) 575-5464 DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONSAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA coordinator at (213) 974-1087.

Contact the Coordinator of Personnel Services for Disabled Persons by calling (213) 974-1087. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling (626) 585-5520 . The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREqual Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCELos Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court-ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information. VETERAN'S
CREDITVETERANS' PREFERENCE CREDIT of 10 points will be added to the final passing grade in any open competitive examination if you are an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States: During a declared war; or During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; or For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; or In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans' preference. If you are unable to provide any documentation at the time of filing, the 10 points will be withheld until such time as it is provided. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONEmployment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of: 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility. RECORD OF CONVICTIONSA full disclosure of all convictions is required. Failure to disclose convictions will result in disqualification. Not all convictions constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as your age at the time of the offense(s), and the recency of offense(s) will be taken into account, as well as the relationship between the offense(s) and the job(s) for which you apply. However, any applicant for County employment who has been convicted of workers' compensation fraud is automatically barred from employment with the County of Los Angeles (County Code Section 5.12.110). ANY CONVICTIONS OR COURT RECORDS WHICH ARE EXEMPTED BY A VALID COURT ORDER DO NOT HAVE TO BE INCLUDED. SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 2004Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the website www.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772-1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.