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The OFFICE OF THE AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER

The Office of the Agricultural Commissioner promotes and protects agriculture, protects the health and safety of workers, the
public, and the environment, safeguards the County from the introduction of harmful pests and diseases detrimental to agriculture
and our environment, promotes and protects agriculture and assures business and consumer confidence in the marketplace. The
Assistant Agricultural Commissioner is appointed by the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures and assists the
Commissioner in the overall direction and management of the office and serves as the Commissioner in the event of an absence or
schedule conflict. The Agricultural Commissioner is responsible for managing a FY 22-23 budget of over $13 million and a staff of 75
FTE’s.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE

• Consults with and assists the Agricultural Commissioner in the planning, coordination, management, and administration of all
phases of departmental operations, which includes formulating/interpreting/recommending policies and programs, collecting
data, and preparing comprehensive oral, written, and statistical reports on department activities. Directly supervises, assigns,
reviews and evaluates the work of all division management staff, including providing for and participating in the selection, train-
ing and development, evaluation and discipline of staff and their work assignments; establishes and provides employee goals,
objectives and performance standards and recommends alternatives as necessary.

• Represents the Agricultural Commissioner at a variety of meetings/functions/civic affairs and special assignments; makes pub-
lic presentations explaining and interpreting the Agricultural Commissioner Office functions and programs.
• Supervises and participates in analytical studies, organizational and administrative problems, recommends solutions and im-
provements in departmental methods and procedures.
• Confers with and directs management and supervisory staff in the efficient use of department personnel and equipment, and in
the effective operation of department programs..
• Directs and assists in the preparation and administration of the annual department budget including revenue projection, review
and analysis of budget requests, development of justification for budget proposals and monitoring of budget performance; pre-
pares board messages and reports relating to department operations. Assumes managerial responsibilities for the Water Re-
sources Agency in the General Manager-WRA absence, with decision-making authority on the full range of department issues.

• Directs the personnel actions of the department; coordinates and assists in the recruitment and selection process of depart-
ment personnel; assists in the preparation and resolution of disciplinary issues and supervises subordinate management and
supervisory personnel.
• Acts in the absence of the Agricultural Commissioner with decision-making authority on the full range of departmental issues.