Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Director of Agriculture, Arts and Education, the duties of the Agriculture Programs Supervisor include but are not limited to planning, organizing, promoting, and executing the presentation of program exhibits for the 22 nd District Agricultural Association (District). This includes competitive and non-competitive exhibits such as livestock; junior livestock auction; the Farm; flower and garden shows; PGE education and tours; California Grown; wine tasting; agriculture-themed festivals; and special exhibits, demonstrations, and events. Designs and supervises staff and contractors in the construction, erection, installation and decoration of agriculture exhibits; contacts prospective agriculture exhibitors; advises on suitable methods of exhibit display and arranges for exhibits; prepares rules, regulations and orders governing the entry, display and judging of exhibits and directs their execution; plans the programming of show events and the judging of animals and exhibit displays; determines exhibit classes and classifies exhibit entries; recommends the system of awards and prepares and distributes premium award catalogs; arranges for the services of judges; reviews the plans of proposed exhibits to see that the general physical, cultural and community interests of exhibit units are adhered to; acts as a consultant to participating agencies regarding the construction and installation of their exhibits; arranges for and supervises special events; addresses clubs and organizations; writes publicity articles and prepares reports. You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions Work is performed 50 percent outside and 50 percent indoors in a standard office with artificial light and climate control. Work performed outdoors is generally before (set-up) and during the annual Fair and for event/space tours and coordination. Work activities involve working in an office setting; sitting for prolonged periods of time; bending neck in an upward and downward flexion and side-to-side turning of neck; pushing and pulling file drawers; moving bank boxes up to 25 pounds; and operating standard office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine finger dexterity and fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, telephone, and radio. Work responsibilities involve the abilities to verbally communicate and hear to express and exchange information, see to perform assigned tasks, and read, write, and speak English at a level required for successful job performance.
Special Requirements In order to have list eligibility, you MUST have taken and passed an exam/assessment within the past 12-months. Your eligibility should be listed in your CalCareer account under the "eligibility" tab. Please click on the link below to take the Deputy Manager I exam:
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Three or more years of increasingly responsible experience leading a team or department focused on agriculture education, administration, and execution of public livestock exhibits and programs Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in education, agriculture, or exhibit-related field of study Experience in planning, organizing, and managing Fair agriculture exhibits and event layouts for presentation to the public Experience organizing Fair competitions. Knowledge of trends in education and agriculture exhibits outside the Fair industry Knowledge or experience with the logistics and operational elements of Fair, exhibit, competitive, educational, and agricultural programs that educate the public and accomplish the organization's mission related to celebrating the community Knowledge of Fair livestock programs and animal welfare best practices and principles Excellent presentation and oral and written communication skills Stro ng working knowledge of Microsoft Office Familiarity with the San Diego County Fair and/or the Del Mar Fairgrounds is a plus Benefits Our Amazing Perks!
There are many benefits to joining our team, we have a Comprehensive Employee's Benefits Package which includes:
Health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.);
Time off benefits (paid vacation, sick leave, professional development days, personal holidays, 11-paid holidays per year, etc.);
Financial security benefits (Califor nia Public Employees' Retirement (CalPERS) pension upon retirement, 401(K), life insurance for supervisors/managers, etc.).
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Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
