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QUALIFICATIONS

Through Knowledge of:

• Federal, state and county laws, regulations, policies, and agreements pertaining to agricultural and sealer programs, regulation,
and enforcement.

• The principles and practices of management techniques, supervisory/personnel administration, and training.
• The principles of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Working Knowledge of:

• The structure and function of County government.

Skill and Ability to:
• Plan, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate staff engaged in agricultural and weights and measures inspection and enforce-
ment programs.

• Understand, interpret, explain, and apply laws, rules, policies, and regulations as they relate to the function of the Agricultural
Commissioner’s Office program areas; assist in formulating and administering plans of enforcement.
• Effectively plan, direct, and administer program operations so as to accomplish broad policies, goals and objectives.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including skills to prepare and present ideas, facts, recommendations, finan-
cial and statistical reports in an understandable and persuasive manner, gain cooperation from diverse interest groups through
discussion and persuasion.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with all levels of county employees, public officials, public and
private agencies, community groups, members of the general public and of the international community, and the news medi
• Train and supervise subordinate staff.
• Apply basic data processing/computer skills and techniques.

EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE /EDUCATION / TRAINING

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. An example of
a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience:
Option I
Two (2) years’ experience performing the duties of a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner or Sealer with at least one of the following
responsibilities:

1. Directing a major branch office of a County Agricultural Commissioner’s department
OR
2. Directing one or more of the following County-wide programs such as:
• Pesticide Regulation • Integrated Pest Management
• Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation • Weights & Measures Inspection
• Commodity Regulation
Option II

Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management position within Division of Plant Health and Pest Prevention or the Divi-
sion of Measurement Standards of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, or within the California Department of Pesticide
Regulation.
AND (For both options)
Education:

College level courses, seminars, or training in business or public administration, management, or related topics.