DEPUTY AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/SEALER

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

EXAM NUMBER

V0026G

WHEN TO APPLY
The application filing period will begin on Thursday, June 11, 2026, 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.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We encourage applications from anyone.

Why work for us?

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.

Essential Job Functions

• Directs, plans, and schedules the administrative activities, enforcement inspections, and investigations conducted by a division.
  
• Reviews, prepares, and presents performance evaluations.
  
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with the Department's constituents including industry, community groups, and consumers to assure the delivery of effective inspection and service programs.
  
• Assists in the development and achievement of bureau and division goals and objectives.
  
• Prepares and manages a divisional budget including the ongoing monitoring of revenues and expenditures.
  
• Reviews and prepares official correspondence, Board letters, press releases and special reports on behalf of the Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures.
• Recommends bureau policy to the Deputy Director, Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures.
  
• Advises the Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures on technical and enforcement issues based on discussions with deputies from other counties.
  
• Acts as a department liaison or leader on special projects and assignments, especially interagency programs, such as eradication activities.
  
• Makes presentations before industry and community groups on Department services, programs, and projects.
  
• Participates in progressive disciplinary processes
  
• Assists in recruiting, selecting, and training new departmental employees.
  
• Occasionally travels out of town to represent the Department at meetings, trainings, seminars, etc., as needed.
  
• Prepares and reviews Appraisals of Promotability.
  
• Interacts with the Board of Supervisors' field deputies, Chief Executive Office analysts, and other county agencies.
  
• Reviews and prepares bid specifications, evaluates and secures bids, and assures the fulfillment of contracts and inspection agreements.
  
• Directs the investigation and prosecution of violations through criminal and civil suits, and acts as the departmental advocate in civil administrative hearings.
  
• Acts as bureau director in the absence of the Deputy Director, Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures, as needed.
• Assists in reviewing and evaluating proposed legislation, regulation, and policy changes.
  
• Assists in developing Department policies and procedures and assures their implementation and compliance.
• Participates in grievance processes.
  

For additional information regarding the classification standards, please see the Los Angeles Class Specification for Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, #0026 .

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in the agricultural or biological sciences or other appropriate disciplines* as determined by the California Department of Food and Agriculture -AND- Two (2) years of work experience at the level of the Los Angeles County Class of Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector III***.

LICENSE: A valid State of California Deputy Agricultural Commissioner or a State of California Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures Licenses** -AND- All of the following State of California Agricultural Inspector and Weights and Measures Inspector Licenses**:
Commodity RegulationIntegrated Pest Management Investigation & Environmental Monitoring Measurement Verification Pesticide RegulationPest Prevention & Plant Regulation Transaction & Product Verification Weight Verification

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of the remaining required State of California Deputy Agricultural Commissioner or Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures license**.Possession of the State of California County Agricultural Commissioner and/or County Sealer of Weights and Measures licenses**.A master's degree from an accredited college or university in any related fields of agricultural, weights and measures or public or business administration*.Completion of advanced courses**** from an accredited college or university in supervision, business management or human resources*.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official transcript from an accredited institution within 15 calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf.

** To receive credit for the required licenses, include a legible copy of your license as well.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Please make sure documents are unlocked.

If you cannot attach the necessary documents at the time of filing , please e-mail them to examsunit@acwm.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. Include the exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail.

*** Experience at the level of an Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector III is defined as a senior or lead, performs the more difficult and complex inspections and enforcement assignments, acts as the on-site lead inspector, enforces safety practices and procedures, and instructs in methods for the expedient and accurate accomplishment of either agricultural or weights and measures inspections, monitors the quantity of inspections conducted by lower level inspectors or associates and make recommendations to management on the preparation of performance evaluations and probationary reports for these employees, acts as a field working supervisor over agricultural inspection, weights and measures, or weed abatement functions by providing training and orientation to employees, establishing job deadlines and maintaining assignment logs, possess a high degree of proficiency, knowledge and expertise in Federal, State and local laws related to departmental programs. Please refer to Los Angeles County's Class Specification #0011 for a full description of the AWM Inspector III classification. If your experience is at a similar level, please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

**** Advanced courses are defined as upper-division or higher-level college courses typically taken during a college student's junior and senior year or higher, in an accredited four-year college or university.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of training, experience, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire based on the application information weighted at 100%.

Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed as they are received, and candidates will be added to the list accordingly. Individuals who successfully pass the assessment(s) are placed on a list based on their score group for a duration of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

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

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Include relevant employment history such as employer's name and address, job title, start and end dates, hours worked weekly, and a description of duties performed. We reserve the right to verify any information provided at any stage of the examination and hiring process, including after hiring. Providing false information may result in denial of the application or withdrawal of appointment. Copying language from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not adequately demonstrate that you meet the criteria. This could cause your application to be considered incomplete and may lead to disqualification.

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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number when applying.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

CONTACT INFORMATION :
Department Contact Phone: ( 626) 575-5464
Department Contact Email: examsunit@acwm.lacounty.gov
Testing Accommodation Coordinator: (626) 575-5464
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829

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