Deputy Agricultural Commissioner

Position Description

Final Filing Deadline : Wednesday December 31 2025

Exam # : 25 / 30N80 / 12JG

The Monterey County Agricultural Commissioners Office acts as the local enforcement agency for specific laws and regulations pertaining to agriculture and business. Major areas of responsibility and jurisdiction include pesticide use enforcement plant quarantine pest exclusion pest detection fruit and vegetable standardization nursery seed and weights and measures enforcement.

The Deputy Agricultural Commissioner position is the first line supervisor responsible for the day-to-day program or branch operation and supervision of clerical and field staff. Plans assigns supervises reviews and evaluates the work of staff engaged in making inspections to enforce the provisions of codes and regulations pertaining to the Office of the Agricultural Commissioner.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time part-time or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

• Supervises agricultural and clerical staff in an office or staff performing inspection and enforcement duties.
• Interprets clarifies explains and enforces agricultural laws and regulations to subordinates as well as growers shippers the public and others in local agricultural community; and ensures work is performed in accordance with these laws and regulations; issues are sometimes controversial.
• Conducts and / or receives research and answers pesticide use enforcement related questions from county employees as well as industry representatives and the general public.
• Plans organizes and directs complex investigations coordinates investigations with other agencies.
• Participates in hearings as needed; may act as an advocate for the Department or testify at hearings.
• Prepares documentation for case hearings and investigative reports. Reviews documentation prepared by subordinates to determine sufficiency and validity of evidence necessary for successful prosecution.
• Trains employees in agricultural inspection techniques and standards.
• Evaluates work of subordinates and takes necessary corrective action
• Assists in the development planning and implementation of comprehensive state-county work plans; monitors work plan goals and redirects staff activities to ensure that goals are met.
• Assists in the evaluation of programs to assess strengths weaknesses and areas needing improvement.

To view the complete classification description please visit the County of Monterey website :

Deputy Agricultural Commissioner

Examples of Experience / Education / Training

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge skills and abilities :

Thorough Knowledge of :

a. California Food and Agricultural Code

b. California Code of Regulations

c. Business and Professional Code

d. County Ordinances

e. Other county state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to county agricultural operations

Working Knowledge of :

Skill and Ability to :

Examples of Experience / Education / Training :

Any combination of training education and / or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is :

Experience :

In addition to the five Agricultural Inspector / Biologist Licenses or three Weights and Measures Inspector licenses must have one years experience performing the more difficult and complex inspections and performing senior inspector duties.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include but are not limited to the following :

BENEFITS :

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the F- Unit Benefit Summary. This information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES :

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at Wednesday December : 59 PM (PST)

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and

submitted during normal business hours

Monday Friday 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM by contacting :

Agricultural Commissioners Office

Attn : Human Resources

1428 Abbott St.

Salinas CA 93906

Phone : Fax :

The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications the examination process may include an oral examination pre-examination exercises performance examination and / or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include :

Resumes cover letters letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact Jennifer Garcia Senior Human Resources Analyst at or

Key Skills

GIS,Engineering,Engineering Practices,Data Collection,Irrigation Systems,Agriculture,CAD,GPS,Water Quality,Biology,Nursery,Emergency maitenance,Technical Assistance,Watetr conservation,Agricultural Equipment

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 7371 - 10067