Agricultural Weights & Measures Aide

Click here to learn more about the Tehama County Department of Agriculture. Click here to learn more about Tehama County! About the Position: Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of field work and limited office work in support of agricultural and/or weights and measures program activities. This is the entry, non-licensed, level class in the Agricultural Biologist series and reports to the assigned supervisory or management personnel or other designated management personnel. • Operates a truck equipped with spray pumps and related equipment, including mechanic’s tools, various spray equipment, etc. • Provides assistance to Agricultural Biologists/Weights & Measures Inspectors in various programs within the department. • Assists in the inspection of agricultural and commercial businesses for compliance with laws and regulations. • Assists in the inspection and testing of commercial weighing and measuring devices. Click here to view a full job description. Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and two (2) years of experience in the support of agriculture or general maintenance preferred. • Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. License and Special Requirements: • Requires a valid California driver’s license. The department is recruiting for one (1) vacancy. In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for an Agricultural Weights & Measures Aide, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list. New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step. Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For questions about this recruitment please contact: Vanessa Sciaretta 530-527-4504 | vsciaretta@tehama.gov All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE