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The Job The Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures is seeking a dedicated Agricultural/Standards Technician to support a variety of regulatory and field operations. This position is responsible for conducting weed control activities, performing laboratory tests on commercial measuring devices, verifying pricing accuracy at retail locations, and assisting with other essential departmental functions. For more detailed information, view the Agricultural/Standards Technician job description.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Agriculture/Weights & Measures Department conducts regulatory programs and provides related services to protect the agriculture industry, businesses, and consumers in the County through the fair and equitable application and enforcement of laws and regulations. The programs are designed to protect and promote the health and welfare of the general public. For more information, visit https://awm.sbcounty.gov/about-us/

EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening. Physical Requirements: Incumbents must be able to occasionally lift seventy (70) pounds in addition to walking, stooping and bending.

Travel/License: A valid California Class C Driver's License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Incumbents must possess a Tanker endorsement with their qualifying Class A or Class B license within six (6) months of employment, and must possess and maintain a Qualified Applicator license or certificate in the Right-of-Way category within one (1) year of employment or be terminated.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment. Minimum Requirements License: A valid California Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Applicants who possess only a California Class C driver's license do not meet the minimum qualifications and will NOT be considered for this position.

There are no substitutions for the required Class A or Class B license. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following: Hands-on experience operating heavy equipment and a practical understanding of equipment maintenance and mechanical systems. A valid Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

Six (6) months of experience performing professional pest control, vegetation management, or weed eradication activities. Selection Process Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible.

This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been reached. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information.

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ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

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