What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weights/Measures Inspector I/II position at County of Monterey, CA?
Position Description
Final Filing Deadline: December 31, 2025
Exam #: 25/30G21/12JG
Weights & Measurers Inspector I/II
Level I: $4,846.00 - $6,619.00 Monthly
Level II: $5,574.00 - $7,251.00 Monthly
The Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner's Office acts as the local enforcement agency for specific laws and regulations pertaining to agriculture and business. Major areas of responsibility and jurisdiction include; pesticide use enforcement, plant quarantine, pest exclusion, pest detection, fruit and vegetable standardization, nursery, seed, and weights and measures enforcement.
A Weights & Measurers Inspector position is currently available within the Agricultural Commissioner's Office. Weights & Measures Inspectors enforce Weights & Measures laws and regulations. Incumbents travel throughout the county, inspecting and testing weighing and measuring devices, verifying price accuracy at point-of-sale systems, ensure accurate package labeling, and perform other related duties as required.
Level I is an entry-level position in the Weights & Measures Inspector class series. Incumbents receive training and learn inspection methods, procedures, and relevant laws and regulations. They work under direct supervision and must obtain one of three County Weights and Measures Inspector Licenses issued by CDFA, as well as a Class B license within 12 months of hire. A second Inspector license must be obtained within two years of hire.
Level II is the first experienced working level in the Weights & Measures Inspector class series. Incumbents perform a broader range of duties under general supervision. Incumbents must possess at least two County Weights and Measures Inspector Licenses issued by CDFA, have one year of experience equivalent to a Weights and Measure Inspector I, and are expected to obtain a Class B license within 8 months of hire.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted to a higher level of the career series subject to meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority in accordance with the Flexible Staffing Program and Guidelines
The Eligible List established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.
Examples of Duties
Weights & Measurers Inspector I
- Assists in inspection and testing of various types of commercially used retail, industrial, agricultural and specialty scales for accuracy within established tolerance limits and compliance with specifications and user requirements.
- Assists in the inspection and testing of various types of commercially used measuring devices including those that dispense petroleum products (gaseous, liquid and natural), chemicals and are used in the measurement of electricity for accuracy within established tolerance limits and compliance with specifications and user requirements.
- Seals devices inspected and tested and issues certifications of inspection.
- Creates, maintains and stores records of work performed
- Responds to consumer questions /complaints
- Assists in the testing (and under-cover purchase) of packaged goods for proper quantity using statistical sampling techniques, inspects labeling and sales methods.
- Assists in the inspection of weighmasters and weighmaster records
- May issue orders to correct or condemn defective weighing and measuring devices, remove consumer and/or wholesale packages from sale, prohibit a weighmaster from issuing certificates, prohibit the sale or removal of motor fuel
Weights & Measurers Inspector II
In addition to the level I duties, the level II also includes:
- Inspects and tests various types of commercially used retail, industrial, agricultural and specialty scales for accuracy within established tolerance limits and compliance with specifications and user requirements
- Inspects and tests various types of commercially used measuring devices including those that dispense petroleum products (gaseous, liquid and natural), chemicals and are used in the measurement of electricity for accuracy within established tolerance limits and compliance with specifications and user requirements
- Seals devices inspected and tested and issues certifications of inspection
- Creates and maintains records of work performed
- Audits and inspects weighmasters and weighmaster records
- Issues orders to correct or condemn defective weighing and measuring devices, remove consumer and/or wholesale packages from sale, prohibit a weighmaster from issuing certificates, prohibit the sale or removal of motor fuel and petroleum products
- Inspects petroleum products for compliance with advertising, labeling registration, minimum quality specifications and product integrity`
Visit the Monterey County Website to view the complete job descriptions:
Weights & Measurers Inspector I (Download PDF reader)
Weights & Measurers Inspector II (Download PDF reader)
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Weights & Measurers Inspector I
Some Knowledge of:
- Personal computer usage
- Software such as: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Internet research methods
Working Knowledge of:
- Basic mathematical concepts.
Weights & Measurers Inspector II: In addition to level I Some Knowledge of, the level II also include:
Working Knowledge of:
- Laws, codes, regulations and functions relating to weights and measures inspection programs
- The operation of weighing and measuring devices and standards
- Basic mathematical concepts
- Personal computer usage
- Software such as: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Internet research methods
Weights & Measurers Inspector (Both Levels)
Skill and Ability to:
- Learn, interpret, and enforce the provisions of laws and regulations relating to weights and measures
- Provide excellent and courteous customer service
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others and deal tactfully and effectively with persons contacted in the course of work and in enforcement situations that may be difficult or tense
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the public, coworkers, and law enforcement agencies, consumers and regulated industries
- Analyze situations accurately and take appropriate and effective action
- Collect and organize information
- Prepare clear and concise reports, records of inspections, correspondence, and administrative hearing materials
- Perform moderately heavy physical labor requiring dexterity and mechanical aptitude
- Operate and care for various types of test equipment
- Observe safe work practices and procedures
- Identify, correct and/or report occupational hazards
- Operate a personal computer and software to maintain inspection and registration data, prepare reports, search databases, process photographs and access network and web-based programs and applications
- Adhere to related Federal, State, and local safety laws, regulations, and ordinances
- Testify in administrative hearings and in civil/ criminal court proceedings
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Weights & Measurers Inspector I
Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 3, Division 1, Chapter 2, Article 1, one of the following options is required:
Option I:
Possession of one or more valid statewide specific category licenses as a County Weights and Measures Inspector or County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist.
Option II
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college with specialization in one or more of the qualifying disciplines of Chemical Science, Commerce, Engineering, Law Enforcement, Marketing, Mathematics, Physical Science, Physics, and/or Statistics
Option III
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college in any discipline with a minimum of 30 semester units, or equivalent, in one or any combination of the qualifying disciplines of:
Chemical Science
Commerce
Engineering
Law Enforcement
Marketing
Mathematics
Physical Science
Physics, and/or Statistics
Candidates registered as senior students, in an accredited four-year college, in one of the qualifying disciplines listed above may be admitted to the exam; however, a license will not be issued until proof of graduation is provided by the applicant.
Provided the candidate possesses a minimum of 30 semester units, or equivalent, in one or any combination of qualifying disciplines listed above, experience in one or more of the following may be substituted for up to two years of college on a year-for-year basis:
- Enforcement of weights and measures or agricultural laws,
- The inspection, maintenance, repair or installation of weighing or measuring instruments or equipment,
- Consumer protection or resolution of consumer complaints in a public or private consumer affairs agency,
- Law enforcement or investigation work in a federal, state or local jurisdiction, or
- Responsible quality or quantity control work in the production of consumer commodities. This experience must have been at a level comparable to that of a county weights and measure inspector or agricultural inspector/biologist.
Weights & Measurers Inspector II
Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 3, Division 1, Chapter 2, Article 1, one of the following options is required:
Experience:
One year of experience in weights and measures inspection and enforcement work comparable to that of a Weights and Measures Inspector I in Monterey County.
AND
Licenses:
Two licenses designated by the County Agricultural Commissioner and issued by the State Department of Food and Agriculture
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
All Levels:
- Obtain required core licenses during employment in accordance with class specification.
- Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
- Pass a pre-employment physical examination
- Level I must obtain a class b license within 12 months of hire, Level II must obtain a Class B license within 8 months of hire.
- Obtain safety certifications as necessary
- Submit to random drug and alcohol testing as required by the Department of Transportation
- Travel throughout Monterey County
- Work weekends, holidays, and evenings when assigned, during peak season, or in emergency situations
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the J-Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. For Weights & Measures Inspector I: Veterans and their widows/ers who within the past five years have served on active duty for 30 or more days in a 1) national or State military emergency or 2) military expedition for which a medal was authorized, may be eligible for Veterans' Preference Points. To apply, veterans must submit an "Application for Veterans' Preference" with their application materials by the final filing date.
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty
by Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 11:59 PM(PST)
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Agricultural Commissioner’s Office
Attn: Human Resources
1428 Abbott St.
Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: (831) 759-7378 Fax: (831) 754-2632
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions
- Copy of valid statewide entrance or specific category licenses as a County Weights and Measures Inspector or County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist OR a copy of Diploma and/or Transcripts showing graduation from an accredited four-year college as described in the required Licenses/Certification section of the minimum qualifications.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Jennifer Garcia, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 759-7378 or garciaj7@countyofmonterey.gov
Salary : $4,480 - $7,038