Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector IV
Salary
$106,537.60 - $127,275.20 Annually
Location
Agricultural Comm./U.C. Coop. - 1710 Soscol Avenue, Napa, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
1013-2026-09-17
Department
Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures
Opening Date
09/25/2026
Closing Date
10/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Napa Valley
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of Californias preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valleys strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the communitys values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE:
The Position
Department Overview
The Napa County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures Department is a vital administrative body responsible for overseeing and regulating agricultural practices and ensuring fair and accurate measurement standards within Napa County, California. This department plays a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of Napa Valleys renowned wine industry, as well as the broader agricultural sector, by enforcing laws and regulations related to pest control, crop quality, and product labeling. Simultaneously, it safeguards consumer interests by ensuring the accuracy of weights and measures in commercial transactions, contributing to the regions economic and agricultural prosperity while upholding industry and consumer trust.
About the Position
The Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector IV is a senior position and works at the most experienced level in the Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector job series. The Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector IV independently performs the most difficult inspections and assignments in the enforcement of agricultural and weights and measures laws and regulations. The Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector IV is required to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills in their assigned program while serving as the lead worker. The Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector IV may assist the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures in their performance of administrative duties.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience performing the most advanced work in multiple programs within the California Agricultural Commissioner's system. They will be effective at leading team assignments, guiding the work of other staff and providing training. They will be highly proficient in using computers, working with geographic information systems, and managing data. Additionally, they will have keen attention to detail, excellent organizational abilities, effective communication skills, professional work ethics, and a commitment to following regulations and procedures.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy in the Agricultural Commissioner Department. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Winter Time Off (WTO):
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Education:
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Experience:
Three years of professional experience performing agricultural and weights measures inspection work equivalent to work performed by a licensed County Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector III.
Education:
Graduation from a four-year college with major course work in agriculture or biological science, physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics or related field. (Any person meeting the minimum qualifications for eligibility for the California Department of Food and Agriculture, County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist Licensing Examinations is deemed to meet the education requirement.)
License or Certificate*:
Possession of all eight (8) County Inspector/Biologist Licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) including: Pesticide Regulation, Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation, Commodity Regulation, Investigation & Environmental Monitoring, Integrated Pest Management, Weight Verification, Measurement Verification and Transaction & Product Verification.
Possession of a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner and Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures licenses is desirable.
Possession of a valid California Drivers License.
Within nine months of hire, Inspectors may be required to obtain a Class A drivers license, as required by the Department and the program in which they work.
The Recruitment Process
Application DeadlineMonday, October 12, 2026, at 5:00pm PST.Application Screening & Supplemental Questions ScoringTentatively scheduled for the week of October 12, 2026.
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Exam Panel Interview.
Oral Panel ExamTentatively scheduled for the week of November 2, 2026.The most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for this position for up to one year.
Human Resources reserves the right to make changes, additions or deletions to the examination dates/processes.
Example of Duties
View the full job description, including example of duties for Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector IV.
Benefits
Click here to learn more about the benefits package for this position.
Disaster Service Worker
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
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THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -
FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
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Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.
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I possess all 8 County Inspector/Biologist Licenses, which includes the following: Pesticide Regulation, Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation, Commodity Regulation, Investigation & Environmental Monitoring, Integrated Pest Management, Weight Verification, Measurement Verification, and Transaction & Product Verification.
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List any additional CDFA, CDPR and/or USDA licenses/certifications you possess.
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Describe your experience working in the Pest Detection program, including examples of any especially notable projects or assignments you were involved with.
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Describe a special assignment that required you to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, particularly one where you served as a lead worker and trained other Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspectors and departmental staff.
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Describe your experience using geographic information systems (GIS), including any work performed at the creator level such as editing or designing projects, maps, and layers.
Required Question
Employer County of Napa
Address 1195 Third Street, Suite 110
Napa, California, 94559
Phone 707-253-4303
Website http://www.napacountycareers.com
| Location | Napa, CA |
| Salary | $106,537.60–$127,275.20 Per Year |
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