Agricultural​/Weights And Measures Inspector

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

EXAM NUMBER

V0007G

The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the positions are filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

We welcome applications from anyone.

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public‑sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

• Inspects orchards, farms, nurseries, mills, apiaries, and plant shipments for agricultural pests and diseases and ensures adequate plant pest quarantine measures are taken.
• Monitors pesticide use by commercial applicators including types of pesticides used and application techniques.
• Inspects and enforces agricultural product standards for fruits, vegetables, and eggs.
• Inspects produce cases, nursery stock, commodities, and other packaged goods weighing 25 pounds or more.
• Inspects, tests, seals or condemns weighing and measuring devices used in commercial transactions.
• Inspects shipments for compliance with labeling, weighing and measuring codes, issues inspection certificates.
• Performs test purchases or sales to verify accurate weight or measure.
• Gathers and compiles information and prepares reports, issues citations or violations and collects appropriate fees.
• Maintains records and prepares reports on inspections, pest control activities and related matters.
• Uses a variety of hand‑held or other equipment such as, but not limited to, refractometers, scales, graduated measures, hydrometers and laptop or tablet computers.
• Receives and provides training in the safe and effective use of various tools and equipment utilized in any inspection, investigation or enforcement activities that may be assigned.
• Uses a variety of mathematical formulae, including algebra.
• Acts as a witness in administrative, criminal and civil cases.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from other agencies and the public.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in one or more appropriate disciplines in agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics -AND- One (1) year of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Associate Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector performing agricultural or weights and measures inspection functions for a public jurisdiction.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in any discipline with a minimum of 30 semester units, or equivalent (e.g. 45 quarter units), in one or any combination of the following disciplines: agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics -AND- One (1) year of experience at the Level of the Los Angeles County class of Associate Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector performing agricultural or weights and measures inspections for a public jurisdiction.

WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.

A valid State of California weights & measures license in either Weight Verification or Measurement Verification -AND-…