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The Office of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures is a regulatory agency. Working cooperatively with various federal, state and local agencies, Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures programs enforce local compliance of agricultural, environmental and marketplace laws and regulations providing protection to consumers, the agricultural industry, and the environment while enabling the continuity of agricultural trade and commerce.
 
 Click here to learn more about the Agriculture DepartmentThe Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures is responsible for managing and supervising the operations of a division within the Agricultural/Weights and Measures Department. While the incumbent participates in the inspection, investigation, and enforcement work of the assigned division, the emphasis is on operations management and administration of inter-related program and project areas.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with specialization in agricultural, biological, chemical, physical sciences, or other disciplines as determined by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Experience: Four (4) years of work experience equivalent to an Agricultural Biologist/Weights and Measures Inspector in a California Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, including some experience equivalent to an Agricultural Biologist/Weights and Measures Inspector(Senior) or lead experience in programmatic areas in a California Agricultural Commissioner’s Office that demonstrates possession of and competency in the requisite knowledge and abilities.
Some supervisory experience in programmatic areas in a California Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, or completion of a Supervisory Certificate Program at an accredited college or university is preferred.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner or Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures license issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
- Assignments may require possession of, or ability to obtain, a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner or Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures License issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture within two (2) years of hire.
 - Possession of valid County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist and Weights and Measures Inspector licenses in all categories for which licenses are issued, plus demonstrated capability of working independently in all areas of licensure.
 - Possession of a valid California Driver’s Licenses, Class C. Some assignments may require a Class A or B California Driver’s License with an H and/or X endorsement.
 - Possession of, or an ability to obtain within one year of hire, a USDA Federal Phytosanitary Certifying Official Accreditation.
 - Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of hire, a Qualified Applicator Certificate with categories A, C, and G.
Click here to review the job description for this position 07/01/2024 – 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.
 
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
 
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
 
RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
 
Document Submittal
 
A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position. All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.
 
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents 
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Deputy Ag Commissioner) and the recruitment number (24-325030-01) in your email or fax.