Agricultural Biologist/Weights and Measures Inspector I

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:

• Written Exam:Friday, May 1, 2026

Examinations:
Written Exam (100%):Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of functions and duties of the Department of Agriculture and Measurement Standards; applicable laws, rules, and regulations; investigative and enforcement techniques; basic principles of agricultural, biological, chemical, environmental, and physical sciences; effective public relations; and agricultural products of Kern County and other related topics.
The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written exam.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in a major that meets the minimum qualifications for County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist or County Weights and Measures Inspector license examinations.
AND
Inspector I must obtain one (1) license within twelve (12) months of initial appointment. Failure to obtain the license will result in termination.
Inspector II: requires any one (1) license.
Inspector III: requires any five (5) licenses.
Senior Inspector: requires all eight (8) licenses.
REQUIRED AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGIST/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES INSPECTOR LICENSES:

• Pesticide Regulation
• Investigation and Environmental Monitoring
• Integrated Pest Management
• Commodity Regulation
• Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation
• Weight Verification
• Measurement Verification
• Transaction and Product Verification

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.A Class A or Class B California Driver's license may be required depending upon assignment.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to Rocio Mosqueda at mosquedaro@kerncounty.com.

Full job description for: Agricultural Biologist/Weights and Measures Inspector

This position works within the department of Agriculture and Measurement Standards. For more information about the department, please view their website here.

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This examination will establish an eligible list from which an immediate appointment will be made at the Public Works Department.

Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

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