Agricultural/Standards Technician Job

The Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures is seeking a dedicated Agricultural/Standards Technician to support a variety of regulatory and field operations. This position is responsible for conducting weed control activities, performing laboratory tests on commercial measuring devices, verifying pricing accuracy at retail locations, and assisting with other essential departmental functions.

For more detailed information, view the Agricultural/Standards Technician job description.

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:

Qualified candidates must meet one of the options and the license requirement below:

OPTION 1: Possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

-OR-

OPTION 2: Six (6) months of experience in professional pest control or weed eradication operations.

-AND-

License: A valid California Class A or Class B driver's license.

Desired Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating heavy equipment and possess a working knowledge of equipment mechanics.

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.