Agricultural/Standards Officer Trainee Job

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

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.

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:

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, May 1, 2026 at 5:00pm. Resumes will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

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

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.