The Department currently has the following job opportunities. This is just a synopsis of the actual job descriptions; you may obtain a more complete description at the Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources.

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No.	Title	Salary	Exam No	Filing Deadline
1	AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR AID (TEMPORARY)	***$102.26 (Daily Rate)	V0004E (ON-LINE FILING ONLY)	OPEN CONTINUOUS
2	DEPUTY AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/SEALER	**$5,856.64 - $7,681.27	V0026C	OPEN CONTINUOUS
3	SENIOR WEED ABATEMENT WORKER	**$2,728.36 - $3,564.36	V0034E (ON-LINE FILING ONLY)	OPEN CONTINUOUS

*	Annual Salary
**	Monthly Salary
***	Daily Rate

AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR AID (TEMPORARY) BACK TO TOP EXAM No: V0004E (ON-LINE FILING ONLY) REQUIREMENTS: SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: Completion of a natural science course in an accredited* college or university in the field of Biology, Botany, Entomology, Horticulture, Parasitology, Plant Pathology, or Zoology.** OPTION II: One year's experience in work involving the recognition of insect forms. LICENSE: A valid California Class "C" Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. License must not be suspended, restricted or revoked. A CANDIDATE WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED. Applicants for this examination MUST attach a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) to their application. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Positions allocable to this class typically work under the immediate technical supervision of a journey level inspector while assisting in agricultural inspection and other enforcement work. Incumbents in these positions must exercise basic knowledge of insect recognition as well as of state and county policies, procedures, and laws governing agricultural enforcement. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Drives a motor vehicle to multiple locations to maintain and service a trap route on properties. Reads and follows maps/directions, clearly writes directions and addresses, and draws visual landmarks and structures. Enters and exits a motor vehicle repeatedly and works for considerable lengths of time in adverse weather conditions (heat/sun, cold, winds, rain, and smog). Visualizes slight differences in small insects. Keeps accurate records. Interacts with the public sector and homeowners. Handles pesticides and solvents. Assists in inspecting agricultural products at freight, express, and post offices, and nurseries. Assists in the inspection connected with enforcement of plant pest and agricultural standardization laws. Assists in trapping insects as part of an infestation detection program. Keeps records and makes inspection reports. Assists in agricultural inspection and enforcement work. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Associate of Art degree or higher from an accredited* college or university in Biology, Botany, Entomology, Horticulture, Parasitology, Plant Pathology, or Zoology.** SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: **In order to receive credit for the required course work or degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing. SALARY: ***$102.26 (Daily Rate) HOW TO FILE: Applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment Application ONLINE (via electronic submission) ONLY. Facsimile and hardcopy applications will not be accepted. Applicants must upload required documents as attachments (e.g., diplomas, transcripts, certificates, etc.) at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax them to (626) 652-0740, within five (5) days of filing your application. Please include exam number and exam title. We must receive your application by 5:30 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing. Note: This office is closed on Fridays. We may close this examination without prior notice. INSTRUCTION FOR FILING ONLINE: Apply online by clicking on the link below this bulletin that reads, "Apply to Job" so you can apply online and track the status of your application and get notified of your progress by email.The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS. Please fill out the application completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits and/or certificates earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part-time) and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. Applicants may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. Apply to Job: http://dhr.lacounty.info/ All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your Application. For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Do not share User ID and Password: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

DEPUTY AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/SEALER BACK TO TOP EXAM No: V0026C REQUIREMENTS: SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited*** four-year college with specialization in the agricultural or biological sciences or other appropriate disciplines as determined by the California Department of Food and Agriculture including the successful completion of college level courses in both Botany and Entomology.* *Persons employed by the Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures prior to January 1, 1998, without the required degree, but holding at least one of the agricultural licenses, must have successfully completed at least 18 college-level semester units, or equivalent quarter units, in agricultural or biological science. Persons employed by the Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures prior to January 1, 1998, without the required course work in Botany, who hold the following licenses, may substitute such licensure for the required Botany course work as follows: Botany Course Substitute the following licenses FULL LICENSES: Integrated Pest Management AND Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation -OR- SUBCATEGORIES: Weed Control, Plant Quarantine and Pest Detection AND Nursery and Seed Regulation Persons employed by the Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures prior to January 1, 1998, without the required course work in Entomology, who hold the following licenses, may substitute such licensure for the required Entomology course work as follows: Entomology Course Substitute the following licenses FULL LICENSES: Integrated Pest Management AND Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation -OR- SUBCATEGORIES: Insect and Disease Pest Management AND Plant Quarantine and Pest Detection TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Two years' experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector III** or Agricultural Inspector III**. SPEICAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: **Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector III or **Agricultural Inspector III are defined as: a senior or a lead person, performs the more difficult inspections and related program functions, provides extensive technical direction to lower level inspectors, receives administrative and technical direction from a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, gathers evidence and testify as an expert witness in complex administrative, civil or criminal actions, and possesses a high degree of proficiency, knowledge and expertise in federal, state and local laws related to departmental programs. Attach with the application, at the time of filing, official college transcripts which include titles of courses completed, number of credits earned, date of graduation, major, degree awarded and valid State licenses. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the application being rejected. LICENSE: Possession of State of California Deputy Agricultural Commissioner or Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures Licenses AND all agricultural inspector and weights and measures inspector licenses. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Directs the administrative and enforcement activities of a major division or program of the Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures Department. Positions allocable to this class report to a Deputy Director, Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures and are distinguished by their management and administrative responsibilities for major divisions such as pest exclusion, produce quality, pest detection, weed abatement, pesticide regulation, device accuracy, business practice investigations, and pest management. All positions allocable to this class must have the ability to plan, control, direct and evaluate the work of field inspectors and support personnel. Incumbents must have refined written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to interact effectively with managers in other County departments and the industry. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Prepares, manages and monitors a complex budget of a major division within the departmental organization; provides direction and supervision to professional and clerical staff; possess a clear knowledge of laws, regulations and safety requirements associated with the function of the division; advises the Department Head, Chief Deputy and Bureau Chief regarding financial, personnel, and other matters and make recommendations for problem resolution and policy development; prepares and manages divisional budget; coordinates services and programs of the division; directs, plans and schedules the administrative activities, enforcement inspections and investigations conducted by a division; recommends bureau policy to the deputy director; reviews, prepares and presents performance evaluations; assists and cooperates in the investigation and documentation of employee misconduct and/or violation of policies and procedures; prepares and reviews appraisals of promotability; participates in the grievance and progressive disciplinary processes; reviews and prepares official correspondence, Board letters, press releases and special reports; establishes and maintains effective relations with State, County, governmental agencies and private organizations for the purposes of resource availability and allocation; represents the department at meetings with the industry, community groups, consumers and governmental offices; makes presentations before industry and community groups; acts as department liaison or leader on special projects and assignments, especially interagency programs; assists in the development and achievement of goals and objectives; assists in the review and evaluation of proposed legislation, regulation and policy changes; assists in the recruitment, selection and training of employees. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Master Degree from an accredited*** college or university in any related fields of agricultural, weights and measures or public or business administration OR advanced courses from an accredited*** college or university in supervision, business management or human resources. Experience in compiling budget and fiscal data and preparing financial and statistical reports. Experience in working effectively with all levels of staff, organizations, government agencies, private companies, community agencies or County Departments. Excellent business writing and oral communication skills. Experience in leading and training subordinates staff to achieve desired organizational goals. Excellent public speaker. Accreditation:***Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). SALARY: **$5,856.64 - $7,681.27 HOW TO FILE: The acceptance of your application depends on whether or not you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Please fill out the application completely and correctly so that you will receive full credit for related experience, education and training. Fully address any desirable qualifications that you meet, if applicable. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. In Section 11 of your application, list all licenses and certificates that you posses related to this position. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. All applicants are required to submit a Standard Los Angeles County Employment Application. You have the option of filing your Standard Los Angeles County Employment Application either online (via electronic submission) - OR - via hard copy submission. PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE METHOD TO FILE YOUR APPLICATION. Instruction for Filing Online: The Standard Los Angeles County Employment Application can be completed online and submitted electronically. Online filing has been designed to facilitate and expedite the filing process for this examination. A standard Los Angeles County Employment Application for this position will be accepted starting Wednesday, September 23, 2009 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Applications electronically received after 5:30 p.m. on the last day of filing will not be accepted. TO APPLY ONLINE, CLICK HERE OR AFTER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009: Instructions for Hard Copy Submission: Standard Los Angeles County Employment Application is available at the filing location below. To downloaded a standard Los Angeles County Employment Application, please visit:http://easier.co.la.ca. us/JobsInfo/empapp.pdf. Use this only if you are not filing on line). Applications for this position will only be accepted starting Wednesday, September 23, 2009 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Applications must be received, either in person or by mail, by 5:30 p.m. on the last day of filing. NOTE: This office is closed on Fridays. FACSIMILES OF THE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Submit completed application and any required supplemental (if any) in person or by U.S. Mail to the following address: Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures 12300 Lower Azusa Road Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 575-5464

SENIOR WEED ABATEMENT WORKER BACK TO TOP EXAM No: V0034E (ON-LINE FILING ONLY) REQUIREMENTS: SELECTION REQUIREMENT: OPTION I: Six months of experience in the eradication and control of weeds, brush or other vegetation. OPTION II: Six months of experience in a lead capacity over manual laborers performing eradication and control of weeds, brush or other vegetation. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required for this position. LICENSE INFORMATION: License must not be suspended, restricted or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORDS SHOWS FOUR OR MORE MOVING VIOLATION WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED. Applicants MUST provide a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) prior to appointment. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Serves as a working leadperson of a crew clearing weeds, brush, and combustible debris from property in fire hazard areas. Positions allocable to this class report to a higher-level supervisor and are distinguished by their responsibility for leading a crew or crews engaged in weed and debris clearance, the preparation of work reports, and coordination with property owners prior to, or during, clearance work. This responsibility includes inspecting property both before and after clearing, ensuring clearance operations are necessary, properly coordinated, and completed, maintaining and ensuring the proper use of all equipment and tools used in the clearing operations, and ensuring that all safety procedures and regulations are followed. Positions in this class receive instruction in and are expected to learn, comply with, and ensure safe operating practices and procedures, departmental safety regulations, CAL-OSHA regulations, and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Oversees the work of a weed clearance crew clearing property of grass, weeds, and other combustibles, and loading debris on trucks for removal. Demonstrates and ensures safe operating practices and procedures, departmental safety regulations, CAL-OSHA regulations, and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines for use of safety equipment, protective devices, herbicide/pesticide applications, special clothing, etc. Coordinates and evaluates weed, brush, and rubbish clearing operations conducted by vendors, including tractor operations and hand work. Inspects properties prior to, during, and after clearance to determine the necessity and type of clearance and to ensure completion of the work. Prepares all required reports relating to the clearance of weeds, brush, and/or other debris from property. Assists in the updating of the Assessor's Map Book and maps used by the Weed Abatement Division. Ensures the proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment used in clearing operations and may participate in maintenance and repair of the tools. Discusses and coordinate clearance problems or complaints with property owners, homeowner associations, or other interested parties. Drives a variety of vans or trucks up to 10,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight as needed. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: SALARY: **$2,728.36 - $3,564.36 HOW TO FILE: Applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment Application ONLINE (via electronic submission) ONLY. Facsimile and hardcopy applications will not be accepted. Applicants must upload required documents as attachments (e.g., diplomas, transcripts, certificates, etc.) at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax them to (626) 652-0740, within five (5) days of filing your application. Please include exam number and exam title. We must receive your application by 5:30 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing. Note: This office is closed on Fridays. We may close this examination without prior notice. INSTRUCTION FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the link above or below this bulletin that reads, "Apply to Job" so you can apply online and track the status of your application and get notified of your progress by email. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS. Please fill out the application completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits and/or certificates earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part-time) and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. Applicants may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Do not share User ID and Password: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.