State of California - California Employment Development Department

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

This position requires a current Agriculture Program Supervisor I exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, please click here to gain list eligibility.

Under the general direction of the Bureau Chief, the Agriculture Program Supervisor I (APSI) is responsible for the overall administration of the Bureau and enforcement of the Hide and Brand Law in a specified geographic region of the state.

The APSI must have a working knowledge of the cattle industry’s principles, practices and methods and have the ability to apply this knowledge to their roles and responsibilities. Incumbent must establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work; work well under pressure; make appropriate decisions and well thought out recommendations; work independently in completing assigned work; and meet required deadlines.

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to:

• Organize, plan, direct, supervise, and monitor brand inspection and investigation activities of the Bureau in the assigned region
• Coordinate program activities and act as liaison with industry, local law enforcement, and court personnel
• Perform supervisory duties including recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action for Brand Inspectors and field staff. Review staff leave requests

As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.