• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Agriculture or biological sciences or any major approved by the Secretary of Agriculture, pursuant to the California Food and Agriculture Code Section 2106, that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

• One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as an Agricultural/Standards Inspector III with Tulare County and one year of agricultural and standards investigator experience.

• Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License.
• Possession of the following eight (8) valid licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture:
• Pesticide Regulation
• Investigation and Environmental Monitoring
• Integrated Pest Management
• Commodity Regulation
• Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation
• Weight Verification
• Measurement Verification
• Transaction and Product Verification.

• The Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer organization, operations and procedures.
• The California Food and Agricultural Code, California Code of Regulations, and California Business and Professions Code and any other applicable local, State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Applicable Tulare County ordinances.
• Principles of investigative techniques, report writing and pesticide residue sample collections.
• Principles of botany, entomology, plant pathology and physical science.
• Organization of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
• Resources available for the investigation, determination and resolution of agricultural and weights and measures code violations.
• Standard weighing and measuring devices.
• Agricultural standards and weights and measures automated systems and equipment.
• Basic mathematics and recordkeeping systems.
• Types of crops grown and farming methods practiced in Tulare County.

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels as well as with other agencies and the general public.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prepare clear and concise correspondence and reports.
• Maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, loyalty, accountability and good judgment.

Bargaining Unit 7

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.


To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/index.cfm/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.