Inspector Type Job Description Sample

GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) is a global performance improvement solutions provider of training, eLearning solutions, management consulting and engineering services. GP Strategies' solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting and business improvement services, customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing, process and energy industries, and other commercial and government customers. Additional information may be found at http://www.gpstrategies.com/ .

GP Strategies Corporation has an immediate need for a Training Coordinator to work onsite at our client site in Ft. Worth, TX. This is a full-time, benefited position.

The hours of the position are as follows:

Monday-Thursday - 9 hour workday
1st Friday- 8 hours, the following Friday- Off (Equates to 44 hours- 1st Friday and 36 hours- the following Friday)

Job Summary:

Provide administrative support for our client's training programs to include:

• Answering phone calls and assisting walk-in clients

• Preparing assessment reports for clients

• Maintaining files and supplies

• Preparing summary and status reports

• Forecasting and scheduling classes

• Coordinating instructor resources

• Assisting employees with enrollment

• Assisting instructors with preparation of class materials

• Sending class notifications

• Monitoring class enrollments

• Coordinating class set-up including rooms, equipment, materials and books

• Processing class rosters

• Assisting in the development of advertising programs and services

• Monitoring class evaluations

• Greeting/escorting guests

Qualifications:

• Experience in an administrative/coordinator/planner type role

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) -Solid knowledge/experience with Excel

• Experience working in a corporate learning management system (LMS) or an enterprise relational database preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 40lbs

GP Strategies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

The Senior Product Manager for the Type team oversees the Product Management and Product Development functions for the three Type teams: Adobe Typekit, Core Type, and the Adobe Type design team that produces original typefaces like Adobe Clean, Myriad, Garamond, Minion, and many more.

Reporting to the Director, Adobe Type, the position directly manages a team of three Product Managers, each of whom are subject matter experts that handle their individual portfolios of product and services. In addition to this collection of customer touch points, this position is responsible for projecting the Type team's leadership in the areas of Type and Typography across all of Adobe's products.

Working with the Director and with peers on the Type team leadership team, the Group Product Manager will:

• Define standards and practices for product management and product development across the portfolio of Type products and services,

• Collaborate with the Director and other stakeholders to understand and define goals and requirements,

• Oversee the product design and development process, manage and measure progress in concert with program management and engineering

• Export the expertise and thought leadership of the team throughout Adobe,

• Publish the team's point of view on topics related to typographical product development in the relevant communities, maintaining and extending our reputations as leaders in the space

• Measure the success of innovations in our products and services through instrumentation and customer feedback

• Oversee customer research initiatives to drive product development strategy,

• Coordinate product roadmap operations with program management and other colleagues

• Oversee the management and professional development of product management staff

• Coordinate with the management team on the leadership of the overall team.

The Adobe Type team is comprised of nearly 50 men and women across three continents, from San Francisco to Tokyo, including many of the Type industry's most celebrated professionals. With a history spanning more than 35 years, to the very first days of Adobe's founding, our Type gives Creative Cloud customers the power to transform their communications.

This role is based in our San Francisco office on Townsend St.

We're looking for individuals with a background in design and a love of type or typography, but professional experience with type is not required. Come talk to us and learn more about our amazing team!

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely.

If you're looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.

Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) is an educational non-profit dedicated to advancing utility integration of distributed energy resource technologies through collaborative solutions, objective information and shared benefits to the utility, its customers, and the public good. With over 1,000 utility and energy industry members, SEPA provides a unique offering of national events; leading-edge research publications, education and innovative strategy consulting designed to help our members make smart clean energy decisions. Learn more at www.sepapower.org

The Advisory Service Intern I will be an active member of the Advisory Service team. Tasks could involve providing support for consulting engagements, collecting data, and briefing the Manager of Advisory Services. The range of project topics could include, but is not limited to grid modernization, non-wires alternatives, energy storage, electric vehicles, microgrids, and utility integrated resource planning.

The ideal candidate will have superior Microsoft Office and desk research skills, will be well-organized, and possess excellent research and communication skills. Experience or interest in working in the grid modernization, distributed energy resources and carbon mitigation fields following graduation and knowledge of the electric utility industry is a plus.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support development of SEPA consulting engagement deliverables & resources

• Assist in primary (i.e., data collection, interviews) and secondary (i.e., filings, external studies) research

• Create presentation materials for Advisory Services team speaking events and workshops

• Conduct data analysis to support Grid Modernization, Utility Programs & Planning projects

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis

• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements/Skills:

• Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

• Experience using the Google platform

• Excellent attention to detail

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong data analysis and critical thinking skills

• Strong internet research skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong time management and task prioritization skills

• Ability to understand project goals and be responsible for short- and long-term projects

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as a team member

• Quick-learner and self-starter

• Interest in working in a fun, flexible, and small yet quickly growing office environment

About City of Hope

City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution with over 6,000 employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy.

Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Duarte, California, City of Hope is a remarkable non-profit institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence in clinical and scientific research. City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation's leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards of care for cancer treatment.

Position Summary

This position is in Dr Helena Reijonen's laboratory, https://www.cityofhope.org/helena-reijonen, at the Department of Diabetes Immunology within the Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute at the City of Hope, https://www.cityofhope.org/research/diabetes-metabolism-research-institute/diabetes-metabolism-research-institute-faculty.

Key Responsibilities include:

The main focus of Dr Reijonen's research is the understanding of the cause of type 1 diabetes and translating this knowledge into immune therapies with the ultimate goal to cure the disease. Gained knowledge of the genetic and mechanistic pathways leading to the destruction of the insulin producing beta cells by the individual's own immune system will be translated into targeted intervention strategies to stop this process and protect beta-cells.

We also aim at the discovery of immune correlates that can predict progression of type 1 diabetes before the clinical symptoms of the disease appear. These immune correlates are also valuable for the monitoring of the outcomes of islet transplantation in type 1 diabetes patients and in the evaluation of efficacy of the targeted therapies in diverse patient populations.

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• A Ph.D. degree in life or biomedical sciences, or a related discipline is required.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in cellular immunology required.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Company

Summary

The Courier I is primarily responsible for protecting company assets by performing secure transport duties, including loss prevention during transport and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Performs shipping verification, including counting physical inventory and comparing counts with METRC manifest and verifying invoice accuracy for every shipment of state-regulated products. Maintains knowledge of cash handling policies and transports currency, coinage and bank deposits per company policy. The Courier II reports to the Transport Manager who manages all Transport Department staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a friendly, courteous, and compassionate demeanor at all times

• Adheres to company mission statement and core values; Maintains high ethical standards and professionalism, in all business interactions

• Transports approved items only, using appropriate company vehicles, based on the type of item being transported

• Responsible for selecting the appropriate assistive or safety equipment and shipping containers to ensure all deliveries of company-owned assets are performed in a safe, compliant manner and to prevent damage to items or facilities

• Use proper lifting technique to lift heavy items

• Responsible for the tracking, security, and accurate delivery to approved point of contact of approved items

• Adheres to approved schedule, route and zone when delivering approved items in approved shipping containers

• Responsible for performing daily inventory of shipping containers, removing them from vehicles and storing shipping containers in the security office overnight

• Perform DOT Pre-Trip Inspection and daily vehicle safety inspection

• Fuel vehicles per company policy, using WEX card at approved fueling stations

• Follow Vehicle Use Policy for fueling, maintenance, cleanliness, staffing requirements, DOT regulations, emergency procedures, approved break times/locations, and all other requirements

• Responsible for verifying all products for each delivery at each stop and confirming manifest accuracy to include product name, type, RFID number and inventory counts

• Responsible for connecting block heater to electrical supply for diesel vehicles, when vehicle is not in operation to ensure engine operation in cold weather conditions

• Secure products while in transit and protect products during loading and unloading per company policy

• Observe, respond to and report security threats

• Complete Cash Log at each facility, when picking up cash deposits

• Deliver cash to financial institutions in tamper-evident containers, while adhering to cash handling policies

• Adhere to security and emergency procedures for all facilities

• Adhere to security and emergency procedures for all armored vehicles

• Complete Daily Activity Log and provide to Transport Manager

• Check out coinage from Coin Vault, deliver coinage to requesting facility and return cash for coinage, at all times ensuring accuracy of coin and cash totals

• Pick up bulk coinage from financial institution to refill the Coin Vault at designated intervals

• Deliver wholesale orders to approved point of contact and ensure accuracy of order, invoice and manifest

• Collect and verify payment of wholesale transactions and verify company copy of manifest is signed by client

• Responsible for coordinating with Transport Manager, client and ICS to confirm delivery of wholesale transactions

• Responsible for returning payment for wholesale transactions to originating facility

• Maintain company-issued uniform in good repair and adhere to grooming and hygiene standards

• Adhere to Chain of Command and refers non-emergent asset protection inquiries to Asset Protection Manager

• Acts as a first responder to emergency situations

• Responsible for maintaining the integrity of all confidential information

• Understands the complexity of compliance requirements governing our businesses, including the following types of regulatory agencies: Marijuana Enforcement Division, Fire Department, City Zoning and Planning, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and more.

• Adapt to a variety of working environments including offices, with ability to professionally interface with a range of employees and the public

• Responsible for reading and understanding all department-specific Standard Operating Procedures and documentation

• Completes a variety of Reports following incidents or investigations to initiate next steps for Management staff, Investigator(s) and Executive Officers

• All other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Training

• Must maintain current knowledge of and adhere to all policy and regulations of the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED); Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and TGS Management

Required Skills & Experience

• Excellent computer, mathematical, language, and reasoning skills

• Knowledge of Colorado marijuana laws, MED regulations, HIPAA, and CDPHE requirements

• Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous law enforcement, military, government and/or security experience

• Previous bank vault, gaming, or inventory management experience helpful

• Previous marijuana industry experience preferred with priority given to candidates with experience in CO licensed facilities

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to individually lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, and lift for long periods of time

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Work Requirements

• Must be able to work in retail, manufacturing, or production facilities with moderate to loud noise level and changing working conditions; May require use of safety equipment or personal protective equipment, as needed

• Must be able to acquire City & County of Denver Merchant Guard badge (Application Fee: $50.00, Annual License Fee: $25.00, CBI Name Check: $6.85 [$81.85 Total] Fees to City) prior to beginning employment

• Must be able to acquire MED Support badge ($150 Fee to State of CO) prior to beginning employment

Travel Requirements

• Requires local travel daily

TGS Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics

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

• Analyze malfunctions and repair, rebuild and maintain power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools.
• Operate and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools, examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges, replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, and test overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency.
• Weld broken parts and structural members, may direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment, and may repair, adjust and maintain mining machinery, such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines.
• Monitors work of less experienced mechanics
• Provides technical assistance in diagnosing problems beyond the capability of assigned personnel.
• Maintain a safe work record.

• Lift on an occasional basis a maximum of 70 pounds with frequent or constant lifting of 40 pounds.
• Must be able to climb in and out of military vehicles and related equipment.
• Must be able to stand for at least two continuous hours.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Must be able to work in cramped areas for at least two continuous hours.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions to include intense heat, heavy wind, blowing sand, heavy rain, and snow and sleet.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Eligible for and be able to obtain a U.S. Government motor vehicle operator's permit for assigned class of vehicle.
•  A good working knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals, or other established guidelines.
• An understanding of the needs of the organization serviced.
• Analytical ability to define or recognize the dimension of the problems involved, to collect the necessary data to establish the facts, and take or recommend action based upon application or interpretation of established guidelines.

• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions to include intense heat, heavy wind, blowing sand, heavy rain, snow, and sleet.

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

FILING DATES: 11/04/2015 at 7:00 a.m.

• Until the needs of the Department are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER: V0009C

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Departmental Promotional Opportunity

THIS IS A DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION RESTRICTED TO PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THEIR INITIAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD.

Current employees in the unclassified service who meet the following criteria also qualify to participate in this exam: Unclassified employees who have attained permanent County status on a classified position by successful completion of the initial probationary period, with no break in service since leaving the classified service

• OR - Full-time employees in the unclassified service with at least six months of full-time experience in the unclassified service at the time of filing.

DEFINITION:

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.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Positions allocable to this journey-level class typically report to a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer and may receive technical direction from an Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector III. Incumbents in this class independently perform inspection and enforcement activities, prepare and issue written notices of violation, investigate code violations, analyze information, prepare reports of findings and recommend action.

Incumbents are expected to know and exercise a broad knowledge of Federal and State laws and ordinances regulating the use of pesticides, including chemical properties and hazards, plant and pest quarantines, and standardization of scales, meters, and labeling of consumer products. Incumbents may gather evidence and testify as an expert witness in complex administrative, civil or criminal actions. Positions in this class may be assigned to special departmental projects or programs.

Although most assignments are in either agricultural or weights and measures, position assignments may require rotation through any of the various departmental assignments. Positions in this class 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 pounds or more test weights, and/or operate other large vehicles or equipment.

Essential Job Functions

Prepares and issues written notices of violation; investigates code violations, analyzes information, prepares reports of findings and recommends actions; maintains records and prepares reports on inspections and other related matters; some positions are required to drive and operate County vehicles and machinery such as, but not limited to, large scale inspection vehicles, cranes with 250 pounds or more test weights, and other large vehicles or equipment; responds to inquiries and complaints from other agencies and the public; performs inspections and related duties to enforce standardization, plant pest quarantine, pesticide use and other regulatory requirements; uses a variety of hand-held or other test equipment such as, but not limited to, pesticide air testing devices, refractometers, scales, graduated measures, hydrometers and laptop or tablet computers; receives and applies training in the safe and effective use of various tools and equipment utilized in any of the inspection, investigation or enforcement activities that may be assigned; gathers evidence and testifies as an expert witness in administrative, civil or criminal actions and proceedings; provides technical direction to personnel assigned to assist in inspections and other tasks; issues inspection certificates and collects appropriate fees; inspects orchards, farms, nurseries, mills, apiaries, and plant shipments for agricultural pests and diseases; inspects produce cases, nursery stock, commodities, and other packaged goods weighing 25 pounds or more; inspects, tests, seals or condemns weighing and measuring devices used in commercial transactions; inspects and investigates pesticide use applications, storage equipment, worker safety records and pesticide illness complaints; assists weed abatement and integrated pest management inspectors with zone and district operations; performs package and transaction investigations, and makes test purchases or sales to verify accurate weight or measure; inspects electrical and liquid propane gas meters and large capacity scales; advises growers, nurserymen and others on pest control methods and related subjects; uses a variety of mathematical formulas, including algebra; and inspects shipments for compliance with labeling, weighing and measuring codes.

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 college level courses in both Botany and Entomology

• AND- either:

OPTION I: Two years of paid work experience* at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector I.

OPTION II: Two years of paid work experience* performing weights and measures inspection, calibration and related functions.

OPTION III: Two years of paid work experience* performing agricultural inspection and enforcement.

LICENSE:

Two valid State of California weights and measures licenses covering Weight Verification and Measurement Verification

• AND- Three agricultural licenses covering Commodity Regulation, Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation, and Pesticide Regulation

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

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, and two-year colleges (i.e. community or junior colleges) 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 with a public jurisdiction.

At the level of an Agricultural/Weights and Measures Inspector I is defined as performing inspection and enforcement activities under direct supervision and may assist higher level inspectors with more difficult or complex tasks. Incumbents have completed initial agricultural and weights and measures inspection cross training at an associate level, and are expected to exercise a knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, regulations and ordinances regulating the use of pesticides, quarantine, standardization, scales, meters and the labeling and packaging of consumer products.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of current and valid State of California licenses covering Investigation and Environment Monitoring, Integrated Pest Management, and Transaction and Product Verification.

• Possession of current and valid National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) professional certificates covering Small Capacity Weighing Systems Class III, Medium Capacity Weighing Systems, Large Capacity Scales Exam, Retail Motor Fuel Dispensing Systems, LMDVTM: Vehicle Tank Meters, and Package Checking Basic.

• A Master's Degree from an accredited* college or university in any related fields of agricultural, weights and measures, and public or business administration.

• Completion of advanced courses from an accredited* college or university in agricultural, weights and measures, supervision, business management or human resources.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of two (2) parts:

PART I: An evaluation of training, experience, and the desirable qualifications based on the application information weighted 50%.

PART II: An Appraisal of Promotability evaluating oral and written communication, work knowledge and skills, interpersonal and public relations, decision making and problem solving, adaptability and dependability, and work habits and productivity weighted 50%.

CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

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, overtime, 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.

FILE USING THE METHOD BELOW:

FILING ONLINE

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 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing.

WE MAY CLOSE THIS EXAM ANYTIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

NOTE: NO ATTACHMENTS MAY BE APPENDED TO YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION ONCE YOU PRESS "SUBMIT." To avoid your application rejected as incomplete, have ALL required documents (i.e. Certificates, DMV Driving Record, Official Transcripts, etc.) uploaded as attachments BEFORE submitting your on-line application.

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. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on 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

SUMMARY:

PublicAffairs/Bold Type Books/ Economist Books, a current-affairs-focused nonfiction imprint of the Perseus Books division of the Hachette Book Group, is looking for a publicist to join our publicity team. Publicity is of paramount importance to our business model, so we're looking for a dynamic, creative, enthusiastic individual to help keep our groundbreaking books and authors in the news.

As part of the PublicAffairs publicity team, you'll handle nonfiction publicity campaigns from manuscript through publication, including creating press materials, planning tours and events, facilitating reviews and feature pieces, booking interviews, arranging travel, and working with our marketing department to create an online and social media strategy for the book. You'll work with the many organizations associated with our authors, from Participant Media to Accenture to AARP. You'll also help shape PublicAffairs' overall publicity strategy through meetings with media, conversations with editors about potential and upcoming projects, and preparing publicity materials for sales meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for implementing original and compelling publicity plans for a diverse list of titles each season through traditional and online media campaigns, industry, and author events.

• Create press releases, pitch letters, promotional materials and media lists with a goal of securing national, regional, and local media in print, broadcast, and online outlets.

• Orchestrate and oversee media interviews, reviewer outreach and select author appearances.

• Communicate with editorial, marketing, and sales as part of a cohesive publicity effort for each title.

• Strengthen and develop media contacts in addition to maintaining strong relationships with authors.

• Help represent the imprint at industry events such as BEA, ALA, and other large-scale events as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree.

• 3-4 years of publicity experience with extensive media contacts, a well-rounded knowledge of trade book publishing, and a strong interest/background in current events, politics, and business.

• Effective organizational and project management skills and proven ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines.

• Effective communication skills (oral & written) for interactions with media, authors, and in-house constituencies.

• Self-motivated, hands-on, creative individual with strong initiative and judgment.

• Ability to work well independently as well as in collaborative or team environments.

• Drives change and innovation by improving work product or process, and challenges established norms where appropriate.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work through attention to detail.