Inspector Filter Tip Job Description Sample

Job Description:

Heritage-Crystal Clean (HCC) is a publicly traded company that continues to be a leader in the environmental services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing company. HCC offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement. We are willing to provide complete training for this opportunity!

Purpose:

The Oil Filter Representative (OFR) will be responsible for supporting the Company's used oil program by performing used oil filter collection services at HCC customer facilities. Service responsibilities will include collecting used oil filter containers of varying weights and sizes from HCC customer facilities using HCC-approved material handling equipment and transporting the used oil filter containers using a Commercial Motor Vehicle.

Specific Duties:

• Responsible for engaging in and promoting safe work behaviors in a manner that is consistent with all HCC safety guidelines

• Responsible for customer service and new business development in a certain geographic area as assigned by the Company

• Aligns work orders to minimize mileage and travel time

• Inspects vehicle and equipment for safe operation

• Service and maintain all existing and new Oil Filter customers

• Pursues additional services with existing accounts

• Assesses potential customer needs, presents HCC products and services to customers, and develops new customers

• Develops sales leads for Data-Marketing.

• Complete all required paperwork accurately and neatly.

• Maintains compliance with all applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements

• Achieve sales quotas for total revenue and new customer development

• Adhere to all corporate policies and standards including but not limited to environmental, health, & safety (EHS), human resources, facility, equipment, operations and maintenance.

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Strong communication skills, attention to details, and ability to sell and upsell products

• Ability to interact with customers, sales branch employees, and other corporate departments

• Ability to operate equipment such as electronic mobile devices, computers, all truck equipment, etc.

Work Experience:

• Route sales experience preferred

Education, Certificates, Licenses, or Designations:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Must have or be qualified to obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Med Card with Airbrake and HAZMAT, Tanker endorsement preferred

• Motor vehicle record (MVR) that meets or exceeds HCC's published standards including, but not limited to the following;

• Seat belt and cell phone violations

• Excessive speeding

• DUI, suspension and/or multiple vehicle collisions

Personal Protective Equipment*:

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include a respirator, steel toe boots, gloves, uniform, safety glasses, reflective vest, and hard hats

Physical Requirements*:

• Frequent lifting of empty 55 gallon drums and toters up to 50lbs in weight

• Frequent bending and lifting of used oil filters from the ground

• Frequent pushing/pulling of 16-55 gallon drums and toters of waste/product using HCC-approved equipment for safe material handling. Drum weight varies based on material type and size, weight may exceed 400lbs.

• All applicants must pass the pre-employment physical including drug & alcohol screening.

Work Environment:

While performing essential duties of this position an individual regularly works in a variety of environments, and is required to see, talk, hear, reach, stand, walk, drive frequently, and comfortably use electronic devices and other office equipment. Essential duties require bending, squatting, climbing, lifting and twisting frequently. Noise level in the workplace can vary based upon the work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

• Please refer to "Oil Filter Representative – Addendum" for physical requirements and work conditions.

Heritage Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to

The Project Manager is responsible for managing Bio Clean stormwater filter insert/screen projects and serve our customers through all phases of a filter insert/screen project. The Project Manager is also responsible for all customer and project related communications and coordination with the Bio Clean internal field services team and the filter insert product production team, as well as distributors of Bio Clean's filter insert product lines. This position requires project tracking and preparing estimates or quotes for project bid requests. In addition, this position works with the engineering team to develop and update shop drawings and layouts.

Essential functions:

• Verbal, electronic and written communication with customers and co-workers

• Coordination with outside sales and distributors of Bio Clean products

• Review of plans and specifications

• Initiating the engineering process

• Preparing product layouts

• Preparing submittals

• Ensuring receipt/accuracy of job sheets and tax certificates

• Ensuring correct use of product codes with production prior to scheduling

• Entering and tracking product orders

• Communication of order information with production and delivery departments

• Maintaining strong relationships with customers

• Work to resolve customer complaints

• Intimate knowledge of all customer projects

• Work closely with the Bio Clean/Forterra credit department

• Attend weekly project and production meetings

• Work closely within Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) written for this position.

Project Managers should possess the following:

• Works as an effective and proactive team player; understands the importance of supporting our customers, sales and engineering teams.

• Adapts to changes in the work environment, including managing competing demands to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

• Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to all levels of people inside and outside the organization.

• Ability to apply effective time management and self-management skills. Ability to be flexible and productive in an environment with regular interruptions.

• Superior organization, prioritization and proactive problem solving skills.

• Self-directed and motivated to continually evaluate and improve processes and procedures.

• Demonstrated success in balancing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills and ability to present oneself and communicate in a professional, positive, and courteous manner at all times with both customers and all Bio Clean employees.

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, database systems and related design software.

• Demonstrated pattern of positive attitude, strong work ethic and dedication.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Minimum 2 years university or college; college degree preferred

• 3 years' experience in construction related field with emphasis on customer service

• Excellent project management skills with attention to detail

• Understanding of project plans and specifications

• Understanding of construction related products. Production experience a plus

• Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette

• Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and Oracle

• Must be dependable, friendly with a positive attitude

Our employees are critical to the organization's overall success. We are dedicated to investing in the future of our employees to maintain long-term relationships for lasting commitments. We offer an excellent compensation package that includes: competitive pay, vacation, ten paid holidays, 401k plan with 4% contribution, medical, health reimbursement account (HRA) and health saving account (HSA), flex plan, dental, vision, short and long-term disability and life insurance.

Forterra is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workplace diversity. M/F/D/V - Forterra is a Drug Free Workplace.

If you have talent, initiative, and a desire to join a thriving global company with a wealth of career opportunities, you can make a world of a difference at Donaldson, a leading provider of filtration solutions. Our culture is based on the strong values of integrity, respect, and commitment. Click on this link to learn more about a career at Donaldson: https://youtu.be/9Ez8p0IWBS4?list=PL0EBCCEBBFB532527

The Project Manager/Engineer- Filter Materials is required to lead cross-functional teams on projects that could be new technology development, media cost reduction or new media commercialization. This position leads all planning and implementation aspects of the projects.

Description:

• Lead commercialization projects for filtration media being released for new or upgraded products.

• Work closely with partners in business units, operations, and procurement to collect and establish project requirements and to drive progress.

• Participate in business case development with business unit partners.

• Establish project schedules, resource plans, and lead team in conformance to schedule.

• Develop and track budget for program.

• Frequently interact with media vendors on new media commercialization and maintenance projects.

• Provide effective communication of project status to all key stakeholders and upper management.

• Assist with developing, executing, and analyzing experimental designs to demonstrate/prove technology vs. requirements.

• Technical resource to the business units in the application of filter media.

• Identify media solutions to application problems.

• Benchmark competitive filtration materials and technologies.

• Minimum B.S. Engineering required (such as Chemical, Materials, Pulp and Paper, Bioproducts and Biosystems).

• PMP Certification preferred.

• 5 years of work experience in project management or leading cross-functional teams in a research and development and / or new product development organization highly desirable.

• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools strongly preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and analytical aptitude required.

• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate at all levels.

• Ability and willingness to regularly interact with outside vendors required.

• Willingness to run filtration experiments when required.

• Experience in air/liquid filtration materials, test methods and analysis is a plus.

• Experience in pulp and paper, non-wovens or filtration industry preferred.

• Ability to travel < />

Job ID :
79546BR

Location :

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Job Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for visually examining and packaging the products and determining what is acceptable and what is not acceptable per the Defect Classification. Releases acceptable products into inventory, or rejects products that are defective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform visual inspections at the machine. Make decisions for acceptable and defective product.

• Simple operation of molding/robotic machine. Start and/or stop for inspecting and taking samples.

• Maintain a working knowledge of the operating system of the molding machine.

• Perform packaging, labeling and assembly for finished goods.

• Maintain all supplies needed in cell.

• Perform dimensional testing for filters.

• Communicate with necessary departments to ensure production activities and issues are addressed.

• Maintain files, records and other documents pertaining to the Tip Cell Records.

• Maintain sample retains.

• Ensure all daily documentation is completed properly.

• Report equipment problems to the appropriate department.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma

Experience: 2 to 3 years experience related to product inspection or preferably in a manufacturing or a quality environment.

Other skills and abilities required include:

Acute attention to detail. Experience with manufacturing environment, equipment and safety procedures. Commitment to excellence and high standards.
4.Ability to work an alternative work schedule.

Physical/Mental Requirements

This section must be completed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more detailed definitions of Physical Demands, refer to the Compensation Policies, Guidelines and Procedures manual, under Hourly Job Evaluation. For additional information regarding physical, mental or visual demands, refer to the job evaluation on file for this job classification.

Physical Demands Light Work

• Lifing of 20 pounds

Additional comments regarding worker traits, mental/visual demands or other factors relating to selection of job candidates, where workers with one or more disabilities may require accommodation:
1.Must have ability to visually detect product defects
2.Employees are required to wear smock, hair covering, mask and gloves while working

If you are an individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of our application process, click here for further assistance.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Occupational Summary:

The TIP Staff Asst for payroll and accounting performs a variety of complex accounting tasks involved in maintaining all payroll and compensation financial records and processing related payroll data, as well as monitors, reviews, verifies and reconciles compensation expenses for the Duke Talent Identification Program. This position reports directly to the TIP Human Resources Coordinator. If interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume prior to the close of the position. Position will close October 28, 2018.

Work Performed:

• Process the non-exempt payroll according to the Duke University biweekly payroll schedule.

• Monitor time input into the electronic time reporting system, and approval by managers of submitted time reports.

• Ensure timely submission of biweekly payroll according to Duke Corporate Payroll schedule.

• Run biweekly gross pay and time off reports on scheduled pay days to verify payments and monitor overtime/paid time off balances.

• Process manual forms (i.e. cost transfers, overpayments, gross pay adjustments), secure appropriate approval signatures, and deliver to appropriate University office.

• Resolve problematic compensation payments for biweekly staff through interface with Duke Corporate Payroll Services and Duke departments as needed.

• Secure manual secondary biweekly timecards from Duke Corporate Payroll office for useas needed.

• Review all student and non-permanent personnel for inactivity and terminate as necessary.

• Maintain personnel files and keep current archives up-to-date.

• Respond to calls from payroll personnel from other Duke departments regarding the transfer or payments of existing student or non-permanent personnel. Email or fax personnel data sheets as required.

• Prepare records necessary to process the non-permanent exempt payroll according to the Duke University monthly payroll schedule.

• Prepare appropriate payroll forms as needed and process through interface with the Provost's Office and Duke Human Resources to ensure successful payment of all seasonal staff checks.

• Monitor the input and approval of paid time offfor full-time exempt staff members using the University's electronic exempt time-off reporting tool. Ensure that deadlines are met for submission and approval as stipulated by Duke Corporate Payroll Services.

• Manage the TIP HR in-box to initiate the hire of seasonal summer staff via the TIP summer employment portal.

• Perform background checks using the Infomart portal and monitor results from Duke HR.

• Process hires using the electronic I-9 tool (E-verify) provided by Duke HR monitoring I-9 completion via the TALX system.

• Review employment, tax and benefits forms completed by staff for accuracy.

• Prepare and compile all employment documents to ensure successful hire of all TIP summer staff.

• Prepare and process TIP summer staff supplemental pay list to ensure successful payment of summer contracts.

• Distribute paychecks according to the University monthly payroll schedule.

• Transfer and/or remove summer staff from the payroll at the end of the summer programs per record retention policy.

• Maintain personnel files including TIP personnel archive files.

• Prepare training and presentation materials for yearly summer staff payroll and employment training sessions. Lead training sessions and serve as primary HR contact for summer programs site staff.

• Assist in payroll budget process and organizational reporting requirements as needed.

• Provide payroll and/or personnel summary information for the department, Provost, Benefits and Payroll offices as requested.

• Process requests for TIP employment verification of current and past TIP employees.

• Monitor, verify and reconcile TIP payroll expenses including Duke Temporary Service charges using actual pay records as source documents, Duke Payroll Gross Pay and Distribution reports and detailed financial statements to ensure accurate payments and cost distribution of compensation expenses.

• Perform other related duties incidental to the duties described herein.

Work requires knowledge of payroll & general accounting principles usually acquired through two years post-secondary education in accounting or related business field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to use Duke financial systems

• Microsoft word processing, database & spreadsheet programs is essential

• Exceptional communications skills

• Ability to travel to between locations as needed

• Attention to details

• Ability to maintain confidential information/files

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employercommitted to providing employment opportunity without regard to anindividual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, genderidentity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex,sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation,creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robustexchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity ofour perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achievethis exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feelsecure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals arerespected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our communityhave a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System mayinclude essential job functions that require specific physical and/ormental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests forreasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education

Work requires a broad knowledge of clerical and accounting principlesand practices normally acquired through two years of post-secondaryeducation in secretarial science or a related business field.

Experience

Work generally requires four years of related secretarial/clericalexperience to acquire skills necessary to administer complex officefunctions related to office management, communications, andbudgetary/accounting activities.OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

A Tip Assembler is responsible for performing a variety of assembly tasks with the aid of specialized fixtures and jigs, such as bending, cutting, application of glue, and UV curing equipment.

Shift: M-F 7A-3:30P Salary: $12-13

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manually place cannulas into plastic hubs, apply epoxy, and place in position to be cured, by means of UV curing light.

• Place parts in fixtures for secondary operations, such as bending, cutting and tip guarding.

• Perform inspection of finished assembly using various gauges and instruments.

• Must manufacture quantity specified on work order to meet customer demand.

• Weigh parts and record count on log.

• Maintain organized and clean work station.

• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

• 6 months of previous assembly experience

• Basic math skills

• Able to read, write and speak English

• Able to work well with others in a team environment

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Mechanically inclined

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Description:

Heritage-Crystal Clean (HCC) is a publicly traded company that continues to be a leader in the environmental services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing company. HCC offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement. We are willing to provide complete training for this opportunity!

Purpose:

The Oil Filter Representative (OFR) will be responsible for supporting the Company's used oil program by performing used oil filter collection services at HCC customer facilities. Service responsibilities will include collecting used oil filter containers of varying weights and sizes from HCC customer facilities using HCC-approved material handling equipment and transporting the used oil filter containers using a Commercial Motor Vehicle.

Specific Duties:

• Responsible for engaging in and promoting safe work behaviors in a manner that is consistent with all HCC safety guidelines

• Responsible for customer service and new business development in a certain geographic area as assigned by the Company

• Aligns work orders to minimize mileage and travel time

• Inspects vehicle and equipment for safe operation

• Service and maintain all existing and new Oil Filter customers

• Pursues additional services with existing accounts

• Assesses potential customer needs, presents HCC products and services to customers, and develops new customers

• Develops sales leads for Data-Marketing.

• Complete all required paperwork accurately and neatly.

• Maintains compliance with all applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements

• Achieve sales quotas for total revenue and new customer development

• Adhere to all corporate policies and standards including but not limited to environmental, health, & safety (EHS), human resources, facility, equipment, operations and maintenance.

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Strong communication skills, attention to details, and ability to sell and upsell products

• Ability to interact with customers, sales branch employees, and other corporate departments

• Ability to operate equipment such as electronic mobile devices, computers, all truck equipment, etc.

Work Experience:

• Route sales experience preferred

Education, Certificates, Licenses, or Designations:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Must have or be qualified to obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Med Card with Airbrake and HAZMAT, Tanker endorsement preferred

• Motor vehicle record (MVR) that meets or exceeds HCC's published standards including, but not limited to the following;

• Seat belt and cell phone violations

• Excessive speeding

• DUI, suspension and/or multiple vehicle collisions

Personal Protective Equipment*:

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include a respirator, steel toe boots, gloves, uniform, safety glasses, reflective vest, and hard hats

Physical Requirements*:

• Frequent lifting of empty 55 gallon drums and toters up to 50lbs in weight

• Frequent bending and lifting of used oil filters from the ground

• Frequent pushing/pulling of 16-55 gallon drums and toters of waste/product using HCC-approved equipment for safe material handling. Drum weight varies based on material type and size, weight may exceed 400lbs.

• All applicants must pass the pre-employment physical including drug & alcohol screening.

Work Environment:

While performing essential duties of this position an individual regularly works in a variety of environments, and is required to see, talk, hear, reach, stand, walk, drive frequently, and comfortably use electronic devices and other office equipment. Essential duties require bending, squatting, climbing, lifting and twisting frequently. Noise level in the workplace can vary based upon the work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

• Please refer to "Oil Filter Representative – Addendum" for physical requirements and work conditions.

Heritage Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

FILING DATES: 08/16/2018 - Until the needs of the department are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM #: V0011F

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

JOB TYPE: Permanent

DEFINITION:

Acts as a senior or lead person and participates in the inspection and enforcement of Federal, State, local agricultural, weights and measures, fire, health and safety laws, regulations, ordinances and policies for protection of such constituent groups as consumers, agriculture, and industry.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Positions allocable to this class are characterized by their responsibility for performing senior and lead level assignments and/or the more difficult and complex inspection and enforcement assignments. Incumbents receive administrative and technical direction from a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer.

Incumbents of these positions act as the on-site lead inspector, enforce safety practices and procedures, and instruct in methods for the expedient and accurate accomplishment of either agricultural or weights and measures inspections. Positions in this class monitor the quantity of inspections conducted by lower level inspectors or associates and make recommendations to management on the preparation of performance evaluations and probationary reports for these employees. These positions may act as a field working supervisor over agricultural inspection, weights and measures, or weed abatement functions by providing training and orientation to employees, establishing job deadlines and maintaining assignment logs.

Incumbents in this class possess a high degree of proficiency, knowledge and expertise in Federal, State and local laws related to departmental programs. Positions in this perform tasks such as bending, stooping, and lifting objects over 25 lbs in the performance of their duties. Some positions may be required to drive and operate large scale inspection vehicles, operate cranes with 250 lbs or more test weights, and/or operate other large vehicles or equipment.

Essential Job Functions

Supervises inspectors and workers by performing a full range of tasks (e.g., advising, motivating, training, supporting, coaching, mentoring, and disciplining employees); delegating assignments to the appropriate staff member(s); monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating staff performance; participating in various human resources-related processes, such as interviewing, employee relations investigations and discipline; and enforcing safety practices and procedures to ensure that services are delivered in a safe, timely, efficient, and effective manner and support the Department in meeting its goals.

Performs complex and sensitive field inspections of commercially used measuring and weighing devices, sale prices, petroleum products, produce cases, nursery stock, commodities, and other packaged goods by driving a vehicle to various inspection sites (e.g., retail businesses, gas stations, parcel distributors, contract cities, personal residences, agricultural fields, wholesale packing and distributing companies, mobile home parks, weighmasters, etc.); using appropriate tools and equipment (e.g., pesticide air testing devices, refractometers, scales, graduated measures, certified standards, etc.); lifting items, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and climbing for extended periods of time; applying advanced technical knowledge and pertinent rules and regulations; exercising the utmost care and safety in the performance of duties; issuing certificates of inspection, notifications, and violations; and calculating and collecting fees from clients (e.g., regulated industries and the public) for services and materials provided in order to verify compliance and enforce conformance to agricultural/weights and measures regulatory standards.

Leads investigations related to complaints or prosecution for criminal violations and civil actions (e.g., misuse of pesticides, short weight or measure, packaging and labeling fraud, price accuracy, etc.) by participating in and/or directing the evidence gathering activities of subordinate inspectors, collecting and preserving the evidence, compiling relevant information, preparing technical aspects of cases for the prosecution staff, and serving as an expert witness in judicial or administrative proceedings in order to accurately represent the findings and conclusions determined by the regulatory agencies (e.g., Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures, District and City Attorneys, etc.), ensure compliance, and enforce conformance to agricultural/weights and measures regulatory standards.

Participates in and conducts continuous surveys (e.g., special State and Federal inspection surveys, pest detection surveys, agricultural surveys, price accuracy surveys, petroleum audit surveys, etc.) by collecting commodity samples for testing; collecting insects, weeds, plants, and diseases; assisting in nuisance abatement or pest control; and gathering compliance data in order to gather various types of statistical information necessary to complete monthly and annual reports and to determine compliance rates.

Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., standardized forms, letters, technical reports, correspondence, memoranda or emails) by using a personal computer and appropriate applications/databases (e.g., Federal, State, and departmental databases) or by manually completing standard forms (consisting of narratives, computations, fill-in blanks, and/or checkmark boxes) in order to facilitate accurate and effective information flow and document information in accordance with the provisions of the department.

Acts as a liaison between the department and contract cities, government officials, enforcement and regulatory agencies, businesses, clients, the public, other departments, and agencies by serving as the initial point of contact within the department; presenting information at specialized seminars; attending meetings; coordinating activities; participating in special projects involving education and public outreach to the general public and the regulated community, and representing the department in a positive and professional manner in order to provide technical guidance, achieve mutual understanding or unity of effort among groups, and cultivate and strengthen positive relationships.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university with specialization in one or more appropriate disciplines in agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics, including the completion of approved college level courses in both Botany and Entomology

• AND- either:

Option I: Two years of full-time experience* at the level of an Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector II in the service of the County of Los Angeles.

Option II: Four years of full-time experience* performing weights and measures inspection, calibration, and related functions.

Option III: Four years of full-time experience* performing agricultural inspection and enforcement, and/or weed abatement functions.

LICENSE:

A valid California State license for Weights and Measures Inspection in all categories

• AND- valid California State licenses for Agricultural Inspection in all categories. Some positions may be required to obtain and hold a Qualified Applicator Certificate for restricted use pesticides.

A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Some positions may be required to hold a Class A or Class B license.

License Information: Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment.

Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

PHYSICAL CLASS: Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

• Accredited colleges and universities include all four-year colleges and universities that meet the accreditation guidelines indicated on the bulletin.

In order to receive credit for any college course work or for completion of a training program or seminar program, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts, official license, or official certificate of completion, respectively, with your application or within 15 calendar days of filing.

• Experience in inspection and enforcement must be within a public jurisdiction.

An Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector II performs inspections and investigations to enforce Federal, State and local agricultural, weights and measures, fire, health and safety laws, regulations, ordinances and policies for the protection of such constituent groups as consumers, agriculture, and industry.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of a written test weighted 100% that contains both paper-and-pencil and computerized components covering written expression, reading comprehension, data analysis and decision-making, thinking, administrative, leadership, motivation, individual work orientation, collective work orientation, interpersonal, self-management, and professional/technical expertise.

Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the written test in order to be placed on the eligible register.

THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

TRANSFER OF SCORES:

Applicants that have taken identical written test part(s) for other exams within the last 12 months, will have their written test responses for the identical test part(s) automatically transferred to this examination.

This examination contains test parts that may be used in the future for new examinations. Your scores will be transferred to the new examination and you may not be allowed to re-take any identical test parts for at least 12 months.

Please Note: Invitation letters to the written test may be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.

It is important that candidates provide a valid email address. Please add csimuta@acwm.lacounty.gov and info@govermentjobs.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

Final results will be sent by U.S. mail. Written test scores cannot be given over the phone.

TEST PREPARATION

Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test Preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.

You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis. No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve (12) month period.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County in the Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position.

In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination process.

Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

We must receive your application and job specific questionnaire by 5:00 pm, PST, on the last day of filing.

All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework, certification, and/or license, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, and/or a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the date of filing application.

NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to (626) 652-0740 or email them to Cynthia Simuta csimuta@acwm.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on all the faxed documents.

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 575-5464

Teletype Phone: (626) 585-5520

California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Cynthia Simuta

Department Contact Phone: (626) 575-5464

Department Contact Email: csimuta@acwm.lacounty.gov

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

FILING DATES: June 27, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. (PST) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM #: V0005D

TYPES OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive

JOB TYPE: Full-Time/Temporary

DEFINITION:

Assists in and learns inspection and enforcement activities related to Federal, State and local agricultural and/or weights and measures laws, regulations, ordinances and policies for consumer and agricultural industry protection.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

This is the entry-level class in the Agricultural/Weights and Measures Series. Positions in this class are characterized by responsibility for assisting in and learning to perform regulatory inspections and to enforce appropriate ordinances, laws and regulations associated with agricultural and weights and measures standards enforcement.

Incumbents work under the close supervision of a journey-level inspector and must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to perform mathematical calculations including algebraic functions. These positions require analytical ability sufficient to define problems of inspection or enforcement, and to develop and recommend methods for resolution of such problems. Incumbents learn techniques for the collection and analysis of data for the preparation of written reports, and use common personal computers for the preparation of reports, data entry and data retrieval.

Incumbents drive departmental or personal vehicles on a regular and frequent basis, and may be required to lift and carry test equipment, agricultural products, or other objects up to 50 pounds in weight. Positions in this class perform arduous tasks such as bending, stooping, and lifting heavy objects in the performance of their duties.

Essential Job Functions

Inspects commercial scales for accuracy in markets and other commercial establishments; drives County vehicles to various work locations throughout the County of Los Angeles; prepares written reports, inspection certificates, citations or other notices of violations; enforces pesticide use laws and regulations; performs inspection procedures for fruits and vegetables and egg quality standards; uses inspection techniques for plants and plant material for pest organisms; inspects produce cases, nursery stock, commodities, and other packaged goods weighing 25 pounds or more; uses a variety of hand-held or other equipment such as, but not limited to, refractometers, scales, graduated measures, hydrometers and lap top or table computers; prepares daily and monthly reports of activities; warns violators or infractions or penalties; receives and applies training in the safe and effective use of various tolls and equipment utilized in any inspection, investigation, or enforcement activities that may be assigned; detects exotic pests such as foreign insects; uses a variety of mathematical formulae, including algebra; and collects samples from animals, plants, or products and routes them to laboratories for microbiological assessment, pests, or other testing.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

OPTION I: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university with specialization in one or more appropriate disciplines in agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics

• AND- Successful completion of a college or university level course in Botany or Entomology is required within one year from time of appointment.*

OPTION II: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university with specialization in any discipline with a minimum of 30 semester units, or equivalent, in one or any combination of the following disciplines: agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics; and one year of paid full-time experience performing agricultural or weights and measures inspections for a public jurisdiction

• AND- Successful completion of a college or university level course in Botany or Entomology is required within one year from time of appointment.*

LICENSE:

A valid State of California Weights and Measures license in either Weight Verification

• OR- Measurement Verification

• AND- A valid Agricultural license in Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation shall be obtained within one year from time of appointment*

• AND- A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.

License Information: All successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed.

A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.

PHYSICAL CLASS IV - Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

• Accredited colleges and universities include all four-year colleges and universities that meet the accreditation guidelines indicated on this bulletin.

In order to receive credit for any college course work or for completion of a training program or seminar program, you must include a legible copy of the official college or university transcripts, official license, or official certificate of completion, respectively, with your application or within 15 calendar days of filing.

• Successful completion of the probationary period includes completion of the remaining required course work in the field of Botany

• OR- Entomology

• AND- A valid State of California Weights and Measures license in either Weight Verification

• OR- Measurement Verification

• AND- A valid Agricultural license in Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation within one year from the time of appointment. Failure to provide successful completion of the required course work and licenses prior to the end of the probationary period will result in being released from the position of Associate Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of a written test weighted 100% that consists of both computerized and paper-and-pencil components covering Written Expression, Reading Comprehension, Data Analysis and Decision-Making, Office Practices and Procedures, Customer Service, Achievement Orientation, Dependability, Customer Service Potential, Customer Focus, Conscientiousness, and Retention.

Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the written test in order to be placed on the eligible register.

THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

TRANSFER OF SCORES:

Applicants that have taken identical written test part(s) for other exams within the last 12 months will have their written test responses for the identical test part(s) automatically transferred to this examination.

This examination contains test parts that may be used in the future for new examinations. Your scores will be transferred to the new examination and you may not be allowed to re-take any identical test parts for at least 12 months.

Please note: Invitation letters to the written test may be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.

It is important that candidates provide a valid email address. Please add tmarchese@acwm.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

Final results will be sent by U.S. mail. Written test score cannot be given over the phone.

TEST PREPARATION

Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test Preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.

You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis. No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve (12) month period.

FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE: Before a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting.

An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions, certain job-related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g. 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, and driving under the influence), illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Fill out your application and Job Specific Questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.

The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position.

In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination process.

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. We encourage you to apply online so you can track the status of your application and get notified of your progress by email.

We must receive your application and Job Specific Questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing.

All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to (626) 652-0740 or email them to Tanya Marchese at TMarchese@acwm.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on all the faxed documents.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application.

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 575-5464

Teletype Phone: (626) 585-5520

California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Tanya Marchese

Department Contact Phone: (626) 575-5464

Department Contact Email: TMarchese@acwm.lacounty.gov