Agricultural/Standards Officer Trainee

The Job

RECRUITMENT BONUS: Bonus payments up to $2,000 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment.*


REFERRAL BONUS: Employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate to this recruitment may be eligible to receive a referral bonus.*

*According to criteria in the Service Employees International Union, Local 721 (MOU)

The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures (AWM) is recruiting for Agricultural/Standards Officer Trainees who work under training conditions while learning the regulations and procedures and obtaining licensure and experience necessary to interpret, implement and enforce agricultural and weights and measures laws, regulations and policies.

For more detailed job information, refer to the Agricultural/Standards Officer Trainee job description.

Applications are also being accepted for Agricultural/Standards Officer . A separate application is required.

The eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout San Bernardino County.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE!

Traditional Option Both Options Include Modified Benefits Option (MBO)

• Up to 160 hours accruable Paid Vacation time
• 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
• 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave or annual gym membership reimbursement up to $299
• Higher Medical Premium Subsidy

• Medical/Dental - dependent coverage with premium subsidies
• Vison - no cost to employee and dependent coverage
• Generous Retirement - (sbcera.org)
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation auto-enrolled upon hire
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund (RMT) with County contribution*
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Membership Dues
• Employee Discounts, Commuter Services and Wellness Programs

MBO provides a $1.75 hourly rate of pay increase, which will be considered as part of the base hourly rate when calculating:

• Overtime
• Retirement Benefit Amount
• County contribution to the Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)*
• Sick leave cash-outs pursuant to RMT Article and
• Leave cash-outs

Paid Time Off (PTO) in lieu of separate use-specific leave accruals:

• Flexibility in use
• Greater cash out value

* Except for those who are enrolled in the Blue Shield PPO Bronze Plan and FSA, and who receive the County match for FSA.

Click the links below for additional details:

Benefits by Occupational Unit: Professional
Modified Benefits Option: Professional

Memorandum of Understanding: SEIU

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/ .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Promotion: Agricultural/Standards Officer Trainees are eligible for promotion to Agricultural/Standards Officer ( $62,961.60 - $86,444.80 ) upon receipt of six (6) core licenses and a satisfactory progress report. Agricultural/Standards Officer Trainees must qualify for promotion within 36 months or be terminated.

Physical: Incumbents must sit, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist and stoop. Requires grasping and fine manipulation in both hands. Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Occasional lifting and carrying of objects up to 70 pounds and pushing/pulling of a loaded cart weighing up to 130 pounds.

Travel/License: Travel throughout the County is required. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.

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

EDUCATION: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any discipline with a minimum of 30 semester (45 quarter) units in one or any combination of the following disciplines:

• Agriculture Science
• Biological Science
• Chemical Science
• Physical Science
• Mathematics
• Statistics

Candidates MUST submit legible copies of their qualifying degree and transcripts. For a complete listing of qualifying degrees and units, click HERE .

Qualifying degrees must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. In addition, degrees completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at the college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural or Biological Science from an accredited four-year college. Possession of one or more of the required State of California Department of Food and Agriculture licenses are highly desirable.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, April 11, 2025 at 5:00pm.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Resumes will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

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. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

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 recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Professional Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 4/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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