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AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR AID

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AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR AID

Salary

$37,963.68 - $51,003.36 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

V0004P

Department

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

Opening Date

01/30/2023

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Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

FILING DATES: February 1, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER: V0004P

TEMPORARY, SEASONAL EMPLOYEES:

Can qualify for County Medical Plan, Pension Savings Plan for part-time, temporary, seasonal employees.

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

JOB TYPE:PERMANENT, eligible register will also be used to fillTEMPORARYpositions.

DEFINITION:

Assists in agricultural inspection and enforcement work.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Positions allocable to this class typically work under the immediate technical supervision of a journey level inspector while assisting in agricultural inspection and other enforcement work. Incumbents in these positions must exercise basic knowledge of insect recognition as well as of state and county policies, procedures, and laws governing agricultural enforcement.

Essential Job Functions

+ Assists in performing inspections at private and public properties by identifying and collecting a variety of pests.

+ Making pertinent descriptions in determining the identity of specimens, and applying appropriate control using traps, pesticides, tools, and equipment; compiling and maintaining accurate and detailed records for insect traps in order to ensure that inspections are performed in a safe, timely, efficient, and effective manner and support the Department in meeting its goals.

+ Assists in the inspection connected with enforcement of plant pest and agricultural standardization laws by identifying, collecting, and submitting samples of target pests (e.g. inspects, plants, etc.) and properly transport them to laboratories in order to detect invasive pests in a timely manner so that the appropriate response can be taken.

+ Assists in explaining government acts and regulations and the required standards to businesses and homeowners by providing routine policy, procedure, and regulatory information (e.g. verbal, brochures, etc.) in order to verify compliance to agricultural regulatory standards.

+ Assists in trapping insects as part of an infestation detection program by identifying and selecting appropriate host plants for trap placement in residential areas (e.g., park, street, etc.); assembling and baiting a variety of insect traps.

+ Counting and identifying pests in traps in order to protect the environment and agricultural industry.

+ Keeps and collects data from the field and generates inspection reports by preparing daily and monthly activity summary reports; documenting field activity in a written form or electronic software (CalTrap); communicating with supervisors, colleagues and peers to provide information by phone, written form, e-mail, and in-person in order to maintain accurate information and documentation in accordance with the provisions of the department

+ Drives vehicle from site to site to maintain and service traps by driving a vehicle (e.g. truck, etc.) to various inspection sites using a map in order to provide essential work functions.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

OPTION I: Completion of a natural science course in an accredited* college. ****

OPTION II: One year of full-time experience*** in work involving the recognition of insect forms.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class "C" Driver License.

Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment.Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

PHYSICAL CLASS III – Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*Accredited colleges and universities include all colleges and universities that meet the accreditation guidelines indicated on the bulletin.

**In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework, certification, and/or license, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, and/or a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the date of filing application. Please submit documentation [email protected] indicate your name, exam name (Agricultural Inspector Aid), and the exam number (V0004P).

***Part-time experience will be prorated.

For applicants withinternational transcript(s), a report by an evaluation agency recognized byThe National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.must be submitted at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days. The report must confirm the U.S. course/degree equivalency.

****DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of natural science course(s) in an accredited* college or university in the field of:

+ Biology

+ Botany

+ Entomology

+ Horticulture

+ Parasitology

+ Plant Pathology

+ Zoology

Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the requirements.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience, and the Desirable Qualifications based on the application information weighted 100%.

CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE WEIGHTED PART OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applicants will be placed on an eligible register based on the order of their score group.Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve (12) month period.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction historyunless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, regency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill bothTEMPORARY andPERMANENT vacancies throughout Los Angeles County in the Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically only to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please [email protected] well [email protected],[email protected],[email protected],[email protected], [email protected] your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. if you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.

Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.comand viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

ADA Coordinator Phone:(626) 575-5464

Teletype Phone: (626) 585-5520

California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Johann Gan

Department Contact Phone: (626) 575-5464

Department Contact Email:[email protected]

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

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01

I understand that this examination will be used to fill for both PERMANENT and TEMPORARY vacancies.

+ Yes

+ No

02

Please check all of the courses you have successfully completed at an accredited college or university.

+ Biology

+ Botany

+ Entomology

+ Horticulture

+ Parasitology

+ Plant Pathology

+ Zoology

+ Other

+ None

03

How many years of full-time experience do you have in work involving the recognition of insect forms?

+ I do not have work experience involving the recognition of insect forms

+ Less than 1 year of experience

+ 1-2 years of experience

+ More than 3 years of experience

04

I understand that in order to receive credit for the required college course work, I must include a legible photocopy of the official transcripts at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing.

+ Yes

+ No

05

I understand that utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and I may be DISQUALIFIED.

+ Yes

+ No

06

I understand that comments such as "see resume" on any part of the application will not be considered a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at a time during the examination and hiring process. Making false statements on the application and supplemental questionnaire may cause my disqualification from this examination.

+ Yes

+ No

07

I understand it is my responsibility to take the steps mentioned in the bulletin to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or re-scheduling of a test component.

+ Yes

+ No

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County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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