Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Under direction of the Supervising Special Investigator I, the Agricultural Technician III independently performs the most complex, varied, and responsible duties of the Enforcement Branch activities that enables the Division to enforce California’s weights and measures laws and regulations.

A. Essential Functions:

Function #1: Enforcement Activities 40%

• Maintain files and provide support to the industry using established tares: review and document tare notices to ensure they are established properly; enter approved tare notices into the database; notify businesses of rejected tare notices by phone and/or email; assist the industry to provide the necessary documentation to approve tares; determine the correctness of weighmaster certificates through auditing tare documents; scan and electronically file all tare notices. Occasionally perform site visits to educate businesses.

• Collaborate with the Weighmaster Program investigators by conducting inspections to detect or verify suspected violations of provisions of weighmaster licensing laws and regulations.

• Perform retail audit reviews on behalf of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), by traveling throughout the state and applying knowledge of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) laws and regulations. Complete and submit thorough retail inspection records in a timely manner. Educate retailers on USDA COOL requirements.

• Transport automotive fuel and product samples, laboratory materials, and test standards between county offices, state facilities, and field locations following safety guidelines.

Function #2: Maintain Records 35%

• Prepare and maintain proper documentation through the Division’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping program to identify, input data, and upload inspection documents.

• Maintain sample and test standard chain-of-custody documentation to ensure the integrity of the sample.

• Maintain photographs in accordance with program procedures and report to investigative staff any potential violations or issues.

• Coordinate and communicate with all stakeholders to provide cab cards to approved businesses. Monitor and manage the use of cab cards to ensure compliance by reviewing daily recap sheets, auditing weighmaster certificates, and ensure all cab cards are accounted for. Monitor and survey industry activities to ensure compliance with Weighmaster licensing and fee assessments: license new weighmasters; update existing licenses; and follow-up on delinquent and suspense licenses.

Function #3: Administrative Functions 20%

• Collaborate with the Weighmaster Program clerk as needed by filing audit forms in master weighmaster files, reviewing applications for completeness, and making any follow-up calls.

• Research files for past enforcement actions, products sold, and Notices of Violation to ensure the correction of these violations that may be used for future inspections and enforcement actions.

• Maintain complaint log documenting consumer complaints, assigning them a number, then forwarding them to the appropriate investigator for follow-up.

B. Non-Essential Functions:

Function #1 - Miscellaneous Duties 5%

• Perform other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Working Conditions

Duties for the job are performed inside or outside of buildings. Weather, temperature, lighting, and noise levels may vary. Terrain may vary from smooth and stable to irregular and unstable. Travel by State vehicle may be required throughout the workday to carry out assigned duties. A valid California driver license is required. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Incumbents must be able to move and position objects weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The incumbent in this position must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government and industry representatives, work well under pressure, work cooperatively with other staff members in completing designated work, and meeting required deadlines.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Hard Copy Applications:

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 06/2024 version.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree/Diploma
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