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AgriculturalStandards Inspector

County Of Orange

Job Location:

Orange County, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 69804 - 94036

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

CAREER DESCRIPTION

AGRICULTURAL/STANDARDS INSPECTOR

SALARY INFORMATION
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and the successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is open to the public and is being held to establish an eligible list to fill current and future Agricultural/Standards Inspector vacancies within OC Public Works and/or other County of Orange agencies. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.

DEADLINE TO APPLY
Sunday July 12 at 11:59 PM PST

OC AGRICULTURAL COMMISIONER/SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES

The OC Agriculture Weights & Measures is comprised of three functional divisions: Agricultural Services programs Pesticide Use Enforcement programs and Weights & Measures programs. The Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures has the responsibility of enforcing legally mandated agricultural and pesticide laws and regulations and the inspection of commercial weighing and measuring devices throughout the County with the goals of preventing exotic plant pests and diseases from harming Californias agricultural industry and environment; protecting residents users and the environment from pesticide hazards; and protecting consumers and businesses by providing a basis of value comparison and fair competition.

For more information on the OC Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures Office click here.
For more information on the County of Orange click here.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is the journey-level classification in the Agricultural/Standards Inspector series. Under minimal supervision incumbents at this level are responsible for performing regulatory work and enforcing laws and regulations as licensed employees of the Orange County Agriculture Weights & Measures office. Incumbents may be tasked with inspections and other assignments as required for the position. These inspections may include locations such as orchards fields range lands residential or business premises nurseries and other facilities.

Inspectors in this class independently perform inspections in Agricultural Services programs Pesticides Use Enforcement programs and/or Weights & Measures programs functions. Typically inspectors work in one or multiple areas of specialty and do not perform supervisory duties characteristic of the next higher-level class.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to the minimum qualifications the ideal candidate willdemonstrate the experience and core competencies described below.

Technical Knowledge

General knowledge of laws regulations and functions relating to the office of County Agricultural Commissioner and/or Sealer of Weights and Measures
Interpreting and applying state laws and regulations and local policies
Performing technical fieldwork in one or more functional areas
Preparation of inspection reports investigation reports databases and maintaining records
Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook

Analytical Skills

Ability to interpret and apply the provisions of laws and regulations relating to Agriculture Weights & Measures
Ability to effectively and tactfully deal with persons contacted on enforcement matters
Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action

Communication Skills

Ability to speak and write effectively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

Teamwork/Collaboration

Ability to work in dynamic situations with the public and industry
Ability to work independently and within a team setting
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with others
Works with others to achieve goals

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
At leastthree (3)of the following State of California licenses:

Commodity Regulations
Integrated Pest Management
Investigation and Environmental Monitoring
Measurement Verification
Pesticide Regulation
Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation
Transaction and Product Verification
Weight Verification

Must have a valid California Class C Drivers License. Depending on the assignment some positions in this class may require possession of a valid Commercial Drivers License (Class B).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Clickhere to view the complete classification description including the physical and mental requirements as well as the environmental and working conditions for Agricultural/Standards Inspector.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click hereto review the policy.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Structured Oral Interview SOI (Weighted 100%)
Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidates rating will be based on responses to a series of questions designed to elicit the candidates qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on to the eligible list.

Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures above may be modified.Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Clickhere for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

QuestionsFor specific information pertaining to this recruitment contactZachary Gutierrez at or .

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