Agricultural/Standards Technician

The Job

The Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures is seeking a dedicated Agricultural/Standards Technician to support a variety of regulatory and field operations. This position is responsible for conducting weed control activities, performing laboratory tests on commercial measuring devices, verifying pricing accuracy at retail locations, and assisting with other essential departmental functions.

For more detailed information, view the Agricultural/Standards Technician job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2026
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14

Benefits Overview

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

For more information, review the Employee Benefits Summary .

*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT



Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.

Physical Requirements: Incumbents must be able to occasionally lift seventy (70) pounds in addition to walking, stooping and bending.

Travel/License: Travel throughout the County is required. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced. Incumbents must possess and maintain a Class B driver license with Tanker endorsement within six (6) months of employment, and must possess and maintain a Qualified Applicator license or certificate in the Right-of-Way category within one (1) year of employment or be terminated.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Qualified candidates must meet one of the experience options below:

OPTION 1: Possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

OPTION 2: Six (6) months of experience in professional pest control or weed eradication operations.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Class A or B California driver license, along with a Qualified Applicator License or Certificate issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Additionally, candidates should have hands-on experience operating heavy equipment and possess a working knowledge of equipment mechanics.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, August 15, 2025 at 5:00 pm.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications ; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Technical & Inspection Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 8/15/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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