AGRICULTURAL/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES INSPECTOR I
County of Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA
Published 1 week ago
Full time
Salary : $62,748.00 - $80,083.68 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: V0007H
Department: AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
EXAM NUMBER
V0007H
WHEN TO APPLY
The application filing period will begin on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the positions are filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We encourage applications from anyone.
Why work for us?
With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities. The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here:
Essential Job Functions
For additional information regarding the classification standards, please see the Los Angeles County Class Specification for
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- One (1) year of experience at the level of*** the Los Angeles County class of Associate Agricultural/Weights & Measures lnspector performing agricultural or weights and measures inspection functions for a public jurisdiction.
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 (e.g. 45 quarter units), in one or any combination of the following disciplines: agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics* -AND- One (1) year of experience at the level of*** the Los Angeles County class of Associate Agricultural/Weights & Measures lnspector performing agricultural or weights and measures inspections for a public jurisdiction.
LICENSE:
A valid State of California Weights & Measures License in either Weight Verification or Measurement Verification** -AND- A valid State of California Agricultural License in Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation**.
A valid California Class C Driver License**** is required to perform job-related essential functions.
WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official transcript from an accredited institution within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Include official copies of all relevant documents. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
We do not accept password-protected documents. Please make sure documents are unlocked.
** You will also need to provide verification of the required licenses with your application.
If you cannot attach the necessary documents at the time of filing, please e-mail them to within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. Include the exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail.
*** Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Associate Agricultural/Weights & Measures lnspector is defined as assisting in and learning inspection and enforcement activities related to Federal, State, and local agricultural and/or weights and measures laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies for the protection of the environment and constituent groups such as consumers, agriculture, and industry. For a full description, please refer to Los Angeles County's Class Specification for If your experience is at a similar level, please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.
**** Driver License Information: Applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driver's license and driving record from the California State Department of Motor and 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 IV - Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of a multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 100%, covering: Customer Focus, Learning Potential, Responsibility, Working with Information, Verbal Ability, and Professional/Technical Expertise.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible Register.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS: If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and responses could be transferred to that exam.
TEST PREPARATION:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help applicants prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem vital.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed as they are received, and candidates will be added to the list accordingly. Individuals who successfully pass the assessment(s) are placed on a list based on their score group for a duration of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur. Your score remains valid for twelve (12) months from the date you receive your assessment results notice. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Include relevant employment history such as employer's name and address, job title, start and end dates, hours worked weekly, and a description of duties performed. We reserve the right to verify any information provided at any stage of the examination and hiring process, including after hiring. Providing false information may result in denial of the application or withdrawal of appointment. Copying language from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not adequately demonstrate that you meet the criteria. This could cause your application to be considered incomplete and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail:
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number when applying.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at . We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Phone: (626) 575-5464
Department Contact Email:
Testing Accommodation Coordinator Phone: (626) 575-5464
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit:
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please click
01
All important exam notifications (such as test notices and final result letters) will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add examsunit@acwm.lacounty.gov, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com, as well as the domains acwm.lacounty.gov and hr.lacounty.gov, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. If you choose to unsubscribe, you can check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com to view your profile inbox. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
02
The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education.
All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. Using VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and DISQUALIFICATION.
Your supplemental questionnaire responses do not replace the requirement to complete the Work Experience section of your application. You must still fill out that section in full. For each job and/or position held, you must provide the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and a detailed description of work performed. Positions and/or experience grouped together will not be accepted as sufficient work experience as each position held and experience gained must be outlined separately. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.
03
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a specialization in one or more of the following disciplines? Select all that apply.
Please remember to attach your diploma with your application.
04
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 semester units or equivalent (e.g. 45 quarter units) in one or any combination of the following disciplines? Select all that apply.
Please remember to attach your official transcript with your application.
05
Please select which of the following valid State of California weights and measures licenses you possess. Please select all that apply.
Please remember to attach your license(s) with your application.
06
Do you possess a valid State of California agricultural license in Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation?
Please remember to attach your license(s) with your application.
07
I understand that a valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
Proof of your current and valid California driver license must be provided before hire.
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driver license and driving record from the California State 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.
08
Do you have at least one (1) year of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Associate Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector performing agricultural or weights and measures inspections for a public jurisdiction?
Ensure that you have described your related experience IN DETAIL when completing the Work Experience section of your application. For each job and/or position held, you must include your position title, employer, immediate supervisor name(s) and phone number, dates of your experience, and duties for each position title.
09
Did you attach a copy of your transcript, diploma, license(s), or other applicable document?
Your transcript must be official and legible. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Include official copies of all relevant documents. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf
Required Question
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: V0007H
Department: AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
EXAM NUMBER
V0007H
WHEN TO APPLY
The application filing period will begin on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the positions are filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We encourage applications from anyone.
Why work for us?
With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities. The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here:
Essential Job Functions
- Inspects orchards, farms, nurseries, mills, apiaries, and plant shipments for agricultural pests and diseases and ensures adequate plant pest quarantine measures are taken.
- Monitors pesticide use by commercial applicators including types of pesticides used and application techniques.
- Inspects and enforces agricultural product standards for fruits, vegetables, and eggs.
- 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 shipments for compliance with labeling, weighing and measuring codes, issues inspection certificates.
- Performs test purchases or sales to verify accurate weight or measure.
- Gathers and compiles information and prepares reports, issues citations or violations and collects appropriate fees.
- Maintains records and prepares reports on inspections, pest control activities and related matters.
- Uses a variety of hand-held or other equipment such as, but not limited to, refractometers, scales, graduated measures, hydrometers and laptop or tablet computers.
- Receives and provides training in the safe and effective use of various tools and equipment utilized in any inspection, investigation or enforcement activities that may be assigned.
- Uses a variety of mathematical formulae, including algebra.
- Acts as a witness in administrative, criminal and civil cases.
- Responds to inquiries and complaints from other agencies and the public.
For additional information regarding the classification standards, please see the Los Angeles County Class Specification for
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- One (1) year of experience at the level of*** the Los Angeles County class of Associate Agricultural/Weights & Measures lnspector performing agricultural or weights and measures inspection functions for a public jurisdiction.
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 (e.g. 45 quarter units), in one or any combination of the following disciplines: agricultural science, biological science, chemical science, physical science, mathematics, and/or statistics* -AND- One (1) year of experience at the level of*** the Los Angeles County class of Associate Agricultural/Weights & Measures lnspector performing agricultural or weights and measures inspections for a public jurisdiction.
LICENSE:
A valid State of California Weights & Measures License in either Weight Verification or Measurement Verification** -AND- A valid State of California Agricultural License in Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation**.
A valid California Class C Driver License**** is required to perform job-related essential functions.
WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official transcript from an accredited institution within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Include official copies of all relevant documents. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
We do not accept password-protected documents. Please make sure documents are unlocked.
** You will also need to provide verification of the required licenses with your application.
If you cannot attach the necessary documents at the time of filing, please e-mail them to within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. Include the exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail.
*** Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Associate Agricultural/Weights & Measures lnspector is defined as assisting in and learning inspection and enforcement activities related to Federal, State, and local agricultural and/or weights and measures laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies for the protection of the environment and constituent groups such as consumers, agriculture, and industry. For a full description, please refer to Los Angeles County's Class Specification for If your experience is at a similar level, please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.
**** Driver License Information: Applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driver's license and driving record from the California State Department of Motor and 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 IV - Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of a multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 100%, covering: Customer Focus, Learning Potential, Responsibility, Working with Information, Verbal Ability, and Professional/Technical Expertise.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible Register.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS: If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and responses could be transferred to that exam.
TEST PREPARATION:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help applicants prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem vital.
- Various information can be found on our website at The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
- Online practice tests are available at
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed as they are received, and candidates will be added to the list accordingly. Individuals who successfully pass the assessment(s) are placed on a list based on their score group for a duration of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur. Your score remains valid for twelve (12) months from the date you receive your assessment results notice. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Include relevant employment history such as employer's name and address, job title, start and end dates, hours worked weekly, and a description of duties performed. We reserve the right to verify any information provided at any stage of the examination and hiring process, including after hiring. Providing false information may result in denial of the application or withdrawal of appointment. Copying language from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not adequately demonstrate that you meet the criteria. This could cause your application to be considered incomplete and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail:
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number when applying.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at . We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Phone: (626) 575-5464
Department Contact Email:
Testing Accommodation Coordinator Phone: (626) 575-5464
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit:
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please click
01
All important exam notifications (such as test notices and final result letters) will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add examsunit@acwm.lacounty.gov, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com, as well as the domains acwm.lacounty.gov and hr.lacounty.gov, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. If you choose to unsubscribe, you can check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com to view your profile inbox. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
- I understand the above information and instructions.
02
The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education.
All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. Using VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and DISQUALIFICATION.
Your supplemental questionnaire responses do not replace the requirement to complete the Work Experience section of your application. You must still fill out that section in full. For each job and/or position held, you must provide the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and a detailed description of work performed. Positions and/or experience grouped together will not be accepted as sufficient work experience as each position held and experience gained must be outlined separately. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.
- I understand the above information and instructions.
03
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a specialization in one or more of the following disciplines? Select all that apply.
Please remember to attach your diploma with your application.
- Agricultural Science
- Biological Science
- Chemical Science
- Physical Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- I did not specialize/major in any of the above disciplines.
04
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 semester units or equivalent (e.g. 45 quarter units) in one or any combination of the following disciplines? Select all that apply.
Please remember to attach your official transcript with your application.
- Agricultural Science
- Biological Science
- Chemical Science
- Physical Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- I did not complete any of the above disciplines.
05
Please select which of the following valid State of California weights and measures licenses you possess. Please select all that apply.
Please remember to attach your license(s) with your application.
- Weight Verification
- Measurement Verification
- I do not possess any of the above licenses.
06
Do you possess a valid State of California agricultural license in Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation?
Please remember to attach your license(s) with your application.
- Yes, I possess a valid State of California agricultural license in Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation.
- No, I do not possess the above license.
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I understand that a valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
Proof of your current and valid California driver license must be provided before hire.
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driver license and driving record from the California State 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.
- Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.
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Do you have at least one (1) year of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Associate Agricultural/Weights & Measures Inspector performing agricultural or weights and measures inspections for a public jurisdiction?
Ensure that you have described your related experience IN DETAIL when completing the Work Experience section of your application. For each job and/or position held, you must include your position title, employer, immediate supervisor name(s) and phone number, dates of your experience, and duties for each position title.
- Yes
- No
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Did you attach a copy of your transcript, diploma, license(s), or other applicable document?
Your transcript must be official and legible. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Include official copies of all relevant documents. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf
- Yes, I have attached all necessary documents.
- No, it is not applicable.
- I will email the document(s) within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing to examsunit@acwm.lacounty.gov.
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