San Luis Obispo County, CA
Deputy Agricultural Comm/Sealer-Department Promotional
San Luis Obispo County, CA, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
Please note: This recruitment is a department promotional opportunity and is only open to current employees of the Agricultural Commissioner's Department who have permanent status with the County of San Luis Obispo.
Under direction of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, plans, organizes, and directs the activities within assigned Agricultural and Weights and Measures programs; interprets and enforces applicable laws and regulations; performs a variety of administrative program duties and other related work as required.
This is a management level position in the department.
Incumbents are responsible for the activities of assigned programs and personnel, and may oversee a district office.
This classification is distinguished from the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner in that this classification requires licensure as both a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner and a Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Typical Tasks and Representative Duties
* Plans, organizes, assigns and evaluates the work of assigned staff, establishes work standards and evaluates performance, makes recommendations to the appointing authority regarding staffing, selection, promotion, discipline and termination. * Establishes and maintains contact with community resources, outside organizations, media and the public in support of outreach efforts and the promotion of departmental activities, programs, goals and objectives. * Prepares and delivers oral presentations. * Reviews and implements changes in laws, regulations or program requirements. * Collaborates with staff, the business community and the public to enforce applicable laws and regulations. * Ensures proper and timely resolution of weights and measures issues, conflicts and discrepancies. * Provides technical information and assistance to the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, staff and public. * Ensures proper adherence to all safety procedures. * Monitors day-to-day activities of assigned staff and is responsible for all aspects of assigned programs. * Participates in and conducts meetings, compliance interviews, and/or administrative hearings; testifies as an expert witness or departmental representative; may act as hearing officer. * Provides recommendations for program changes or implementation of new programs. * Maintains accurate records, and creates reports and correspondence. * Prepares program budget requests and participates in the development of the departmental budget. * Develops and manages program contracts, cooperative agreements, grants and memoranda of understanding. * Assists in developing and implementing departmental policy and organizational design. * Assists with capital projects and facility management and district office management. * Serves as a representative of the department.
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Knowledge of:
* Agricultural and Weights and Measures programs under the purview of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer * Policies and procedures of the California Departments of Agriculture and Pesticide Regulation * Applicable local, State and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances * Accepted methods of employee training, supervision and work planning * All agricultural programs as well as technical knowledge of assigned programs * Fiscal management practices and organizational concepts
Ability to:
* Supervise, train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel * Manage and implement changes within assigned programs * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and others contacted in the course of work * Enforce applicable laws and regulations in a professional manner * Analyze situations correctly and adopt effective course of action * Work independently * Make presentations on behalf of the County and/or department * Manage, coordinate and deliver training programs * Prepare accurate written reports * Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software * Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Minimum Qualifications: A valid California license or license of eligibility as either a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner or Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures is required at time of application. Within 24 months of appointment, the incumbent must possess both licenses referenced above and both must be maintained throughout employment.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.
Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.
Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process.
We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
Under direction of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, plans, organizes, and directs the activities within assigned Agricultural and Weights and Measures programs; interprets and enforces applicable laws and regulations; performs a variety of administrative program duties and other related work as required.
This is a management level position in the department.
Incumbents are responsible for the activities of assigned programs and personnel, and may oversee a district office.
This classification is distinguished from the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner in that this classification requires licensure as both a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner and a Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Typical Tasks and Representative Duties
* Plans, organizes, assigns and evaluates the work of assigned staff, establishes work standards and evaluates performance, makes recommendations to the appointing authority regarding staffing, selection, promotion, discipline and termination. * Establishes and maintains contact with community resources, outside organizations, media and the public in support of outreach efforts and the promotion of departmental activities, programs, goals and objectives. * Prepares and delivers oral presentations. * Reviews and implements changes in laws, regulations or program requirements. * Collaborates with staff, the business community and the public to enforce applicable laws and regulations. * Ensures proper and timely resolution of weights and measures issues, conflicts and discrepancies. * Provides technical information and assistance to the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, staff and public. * Ensures proper adherence to all safety procedures. * Monitors day-to-day activities of assigned staff and is responsible for all aspects of assigned programs. * Participates in and conducts meetings, compliance interviews, and/or administrative hearings; testifies as an expert witness or departmental representative; may act as hearing officer. * Provides recommendations for program changes or implementation of new programs. * Maintains accurate records, and creates reports and correspondence. * Prepares program budget requests and participates in the development of the departmental budget. * Develops and manages program contracts, cooperative agreements, grants and memoranda of understanding. * Assists in developing and implementing departmental policy and organizational design. * Assists with capital projects and facility management and district office management. * Serves as a representative of the department.
Click here for a complete job description.
Knowledge of:
* Agricultural and Weights and Measures programs under the purview of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer * Policies and procedures of the California Departments of Agriculture and Pesticide Regulation * Applicable local, State and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances * Accepted methods of employee training, supervision and work planning * All agricultural programs as well as technical knowledge of assigned programs * Fiscal management practices and organizational concepts
Ability to:
* Supervise, train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel * Manage and implement changes within assigned programs * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and others contacted in the course of work * Enforce applicable laws and regulations in a professional manner * Analyze situations correctly and adopt effective course of action * Work independently * Make presentations on behalf of the County and/or department * Manage, coordinate and deliver training programs * Prepare accurate written reports * Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software * Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Minimum Qualifications: A valid California license or license of eligibility as either a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner or Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures is required at time of application. Within 24 months of appointment, the incumbent must possess both licenses referenced above and both must be maintained throughout employment.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.
Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.
Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process.
We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.