Agricultural Biologist/Weights & Measures Inspector Help
Part Time
Santa Barbara County
Santa Maria, CA
Hourly Rate: $24.16
Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector Extra Help performs a variety of non-licensed
technical and administrative tasks; perform customer service functions; and will assist Agricultural
/Weights & Measures Inspectors with:
• Setting, monitoring and servicing traps; conducting field and backyard surveys; assisting in pest
exclusion functions; conducting pest eradication which may include applying pesticides or
biological agents;
• Compiling pesticide use, inspection and regulatory data; review use reports and verifies
corresponding Notices of Intent for pesticide use;
• Provides community outreach and educational programs;
• Conducts integrated pest management activities; attends meetings involving pest management for
agricultural, structural, urban and forestry pests;
• Verifies the accuracy of commercial devices such as gas pumps, taxi meters, propane meters,
electric meters and commercial weighing and measuring devices;
• Prepares reports and correspondence and keeps accurate records;
• Operates and maintains specialized equipment;
• Conducts surveys and assists with inspections at producer sites, nursery and seed locations, organic
production sites and other agricultural and retail locations;
• Gathers statistics and information; prepares data, maps and reports; evaluates agricultural and
natural resource information related to production, costs, loss assessments and practices; provides
support for land use and planning, environmental issues and/or emergency response programs
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of:
• County agricultural, pest management, environmental and natural resources programs;
• Tools, methods and equipment pertaining to departmental programs;
• Basic administrative skills and computer operations;
• Principles of program organization and coordination techniques;
• Accepted methods of employee training and work planning;
• Current technological developments and industry trends in area of expertise.
The ideal candidate will be able to:
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and others using tact, patience and
courtesy;
• Effectively speak before the public;
Perform moderately strenuous physical work which may involve walking on uneven ground,
climbing, lifting and bending, and other related physical tasks;
• Perform work indoors and outdoors in all types of environmental conditions;
• Assist in coordinating countywide program activities;
• Use appropriate independent judgment, and analyze, formulate and implement effective courses of
action;
• Maintain alertness and attention to detail;
• Maintain a safe and orderly work area and adhere to all safety rules and policies.
Education and Experience:
• Any combination of formal education, training, and/or experience which has led to the
acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Possessing the required
knowledge, skills, and abilities could be demonstrated by completion of post-secondary
coursework in agricultural, biological, physical science and related subjects and/or prior
experience in insect detection programs.
Highly Desirable Education and Experience:
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with
specialization in (A): one or more disciplines in the agricultural, biological, chemical,
mathematics, or physical sciences that meets the minimum qualifications for the County
Agricultural Inspector/Biologist licensing examinations; or (B): Possession of a bachelor’s
degree from an accredited four-year college or university in any discipline with a minimum
of 30 semester units, or equivalent, in one or any combination of the following disciplines:
agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics
and/or statistics.
Licenses/Certificates:
• A valid driver’s license is required at the time of application. A valid California driver’s
license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout
employment.
Traci Lewis
trlewis@countyofsb.org