Agricultural/Standards Officer Job

Apply by Friday, May 1, 2026 to receive Priority Consideration!

The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is recruiting for Agricultural/Standards Officers who interpret, implement and enforce agricultural and weights and measures laws, regulations and policies.

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

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

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

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/.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must possess both the following EDUCATION and LICENSES to qualify.

EDUCATION:

A completed bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college in any disciple with a minimum of 30 semester units (45 quarter) in one or any combination of the following disciplines: Agriculture Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, Physical Science, Mathematics, and/or Statistics.

LICENSES:

Possession of six (6) core licenses issued by the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture.

Core Licenses: 1) Pesticide Regulation 2) Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation 3) Commodity Regulation 4) Weight Verification 5) Measurement Verification 6) Transaction and Product Verification

Copies must be submitted with your application.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have more than two (2) years of experience interpreting, implementing and enforcing agricultural and weights and measures laws, regulations and policies. In addition, the candidate will possess:

Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to compose clear and concise reports
Proficient computer skills using standard office programs

Selection Process

Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:00pm. Resumes will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Apply by May 1, 2026

San Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.