State-Licensed Agricultural Inspector (3450) - DPH - 132792

  • Full-time
  • Certification Rule: Rule of 3
  • Exam Type: Position Based Test
  • Job Code and Title: 3450-Agricultural Inspector
  • Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service
  • Eligible List Type: Entrance

Company Description

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. 

The San Francisco Department of Public Health's Environmental Health Branch is accepting applications for full-time, permanent 6220 Inspector of Weights and Measures vacancies. 

✅ Start with this Required Exam: https://forms.gle/MaZ9iu54mG8W3Kwt8

Job Description

Nature of Work
Inspections are performed primarily at off-site locations and may require a moderate degree of physical exertion including lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds; bending; stooping; climbing; crouching; reaching; kneeling; and manual dexterity.    

Essential Duties

  • Performs various inspections for enforcement of the California Food and Agricultural Code and California Code of Regulations for the City and County of San Francisco; 
  • Conducts plant quarantine inspections for incoming shipments of plants or plant material that are quarantined; 
  • Monitors pest control use by inspecting and registering pest control businesses; issues permits, investigates complaints of pesticide misuse, illnesses or injuries related to pesticide use; and prepares reports to State; 
  • Inspects nurseries for cleanliness and compliance; inspects incoming shipments of nursery stock for quarantined pests and enforcement of quarantine laws; 
  • Inspects and registers apiaries in response to complaints and for freedom of apiary diseases; 
  • Conducts pest surveys for insects, weeds and diseases; provides identification of insects, weeds or diseases to residents that submit same; and 
  • Writes daily inspection reports and investigative reports as required by State Law.   
  • Commitment to providing first-class care and service to all members of the DPH service population, with heightened sensitivity and awareness to racial, ethnic, and culturally diverse members of the DPH’s workforce and patient populations.
  • Desire and commitment to lead and participate in antiracism, racial justice, and equity work that impacts quality of patient care, and improvements in employee experiences; along with the commitment and fortitude to push and drive change in these areas.
  • Desire to work with, relate to, serve, and support a diverse workforce and patient population.
  • Commitment to health equity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, and sexuality.

Qualifications

⚠️Required Before Applying⚠️

  1. Possession of any two (2) of the required three (3) valid Agricultural Inspector/Biologist Licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CFDA): 
    • Pesticide Regulation License;
    • Commodity Regulation License;
    • Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation License. 
  2. Must obtain the third valid CFDA Agricultural Inspector/Biologist License within twelve (12) months of hire
  3. Possession of a valid California Driver's License

Desirable

  • Possession of a valid Investigation and Environmental Monitoring License and/or Integrated Pest Management License issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture 
  • Bilingual fluency in another language (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese) 
  • Public outreach experience (e.g., cold calls) 
  • Microsoft Office proficiency 
  • Experience with regulatory inspections and enforcement actions 
  • Experience effectively managing conflict/confrontational situations   

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

How to Get Licensed

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Training and Experience Evaluation:  (Weight: 100%)

The Exam linked above is designed to measure knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and ordinances affecting agriculture including the California Food and Agricultural Code and California Code of Regulations; Federal, State, Exterior, and Interior Plant Quarantines and Regulations; State Standardization Regulations; Nursery Laws and Regulations, California Seed Law, Apiary Laws. California Pest Control Laws, and regulations;
  • Knowledge of inspection techniques for agricultural commodities  including incoming plant quarantine inspections, phytosanitary inspection and certification, nursery and seed regulation, fruit and vegetable quality control, direct marketing compliance and egg quality compliance. Inspect agricultural production facilities for organic certification, economic pests and pesticide use enforcement;
  • Knowledge of entomology, botany, biology, plant pathology, crop diseases, weed identification, horticulture, crop production and chemistry;
  • Ability to use proper investigative techniques to gather facts, analyze situations and determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Based on information obtained, the Agricultural Inspector completes the investigative process by taking appropriate enforcement actions;
  • Interpersonal ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with department staff, merchants, managers and employees of business establishments in a diverse community. The ability to handle complaints, evaluate requests and act accordingly, inform the regulated entities of methods of compliance, and work with irate customers under stressful situations;
  • Written communication ability refers to the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and logical documents such as daily inspection reports, investigative reports, notices of violation and citations. Ability to operate a personal computer to communicate via email, enter reporting data, and gather and compile crop reporting data; and
  • Oral communication ability to communicate clearly and directly with department staff, merchants, managers and employees of business establishments in a diverse community.
  • Physical strength and dexterity refers to the ability lift and move heavy objects (e.g. cases of produce and large plants) of up to fifty (50) lbs.

Once submitted, the Supplemental Questionnaire/Training and Experience Evaluation cannot be changed. Applicants must achieve a passing score to be ranked on the eligible list/score report. Successful applicants will be placed on the eligible list/score report, in rank order, according to their final score.

Additional Information

 

    Certification
    The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of Ten Scores. 

    Eligible List/Score Report:
    Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/

    The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

    How to apply:

    Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process. 

    Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link. Applicants must ensure that email from us is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter.

    Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address. 

    Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

    Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: This is a Position-Based Test (PBT) administered in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.

    Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date. 

     

    DPH Health Critical Requirements and Information: Please review the following policies regarding DPH employment requirements that safeguard yourself and others. 

    Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: 

    If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Hanz Pagao (she/her/hers) at [email protected] or (628) 271 - 6839.

    We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

    All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

    The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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