Agricultural Inspector Biologist I, II, III
Job Description:
Positions in this class perform a variety of agricultural inspections, and enforce provisions of codes, regulations, and ordinances governing the work of the County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. Appointment may be made at any of the three levels based on the information supplied in the application package. This is a flexibly staffed series incumbents appointed at the lower level may be promoted up to the highest level subject to meeting the employment standards and licensing requirements without further competition. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are highly desirable. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS License/Certification or Education: Possession of a valid California class C driver’s license is required at all levels. Level I – Pursuant to the Food and Agricultural Code of California, Chapter 2, Section 2106, graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in one or more appropriate disciplines in agricultural, biological, chemical, or physical sciences, or other appropriate disciplines, as determined by the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, OR: Possession of one or more valid statewide specific category license as a County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist. Level II – In addition to the requirements for Level I, must possess the following licenses: Pesticide Regulation, Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation, and Investigation and Environmental Monitoring. Level III – In addition to the requirements for Levels I & II, must posses the following licenses: Integrated Pest Management and Commodity Regulation for a total of five licenses.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS License/Certification or Education: Possession of a valid California class C driver’s license is required at all levels. Level I – Pursuant to the Food and Agricultural Code of California, Chapter 2, Section 2106, graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in one or more appropriate disciplines in agricultural, biological, chemical, or physical sciences, or other appropriate disciplines, as determined by the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, OR: Possession of one or more valid statewide specific category license as a County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist. Level II – In addition to the requirements for Level I, must possess the following licenses: Pesticide Regulation, Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation, and Investigation and Environmental Monitoring. Level III – In addition to the requirements for Levels I & II, must posses the following licenses: Integrated Pest Management and Commodity Regulation for a total of five licenses.
How to apply:
Application and detail job flyer may be obtained from: Monterey County CAO-Human Resources Division 168 West Alisal Street, 3rd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901 Telephone: (831) 755-5116 FAX: (831) 757-5792 Or APPLY ONLINE at our Website: www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel. Job Hotline: Salinas 831-755-5126 or Monterey 831-647-7726
