Britany L Bechtold
Hemet,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Agricultural Standards Officer with extensive understanding of inspection, investigation, and enforcement. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to develop a long term career.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Agricultural Standards Investigator IV
Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner
Hemet, CA
10.2020 - Current
- Issued state and federal phytosanitary certificates and performed high risk pest detection and exclusion inspections following guidelines from the National Plant Board, United States Department of Agriculture, and California Department of Food and Agriculture.
- Performed pesticide use monitoring inspections, pesticide headquarters records inspections, and issued permits for agricultural pesticide use following guidelines from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
- Inspected routine commercial devices for legal tolerances and specifications in regards to weights and measures laws adopted by California from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
- Followed established protocols of inspection, investigation, and report writing to issue notice of violations and write follow up notices of proposed actions.
Agricultural Standards Officer
San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, CA
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Performed detailed routine inspections, issued violations, and preformed follow-up inspections of weights and measures devices.
- Investigated public complaints on commercial devices to ensure consumer protection.
- Trained new hires in weights and measures codes and inspection procedures.
- Inspected shell eggs at production, distribution, and retail locations in accordance with CDFA Shell Egg Inspection Manual.
- Maintained relevant paperwork and records in the form of daily, weekly, and monthly reports to accurately track inspection information.
Laboratory Assistant
Agilent Technologies Inc./ Apex Life Science
Carpinteria, CA
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Maintained detailed logs of incoming histology samples and relevant data then updated databases with new information.
- Processed controlled documents to redact patient information to meet HIPPA guidelines.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
Laboratory Analyst
IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group
Oxnard, CA
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Conducted PCR and microfiltration testing of agricultural and industrial samples to test for pathogenic bacteria and bacterial load.
- Followed standard operating procedures to make required media and perform daily process controls.
- Utilized LIMS software to generate work orders and issue analysis report results to customers and team leaders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CASkills
- Excellent professional customer service and Microsoft Office skills
- Background in laboratory biology and enforcement
- Detailed report generation and recordkeeping
- Ability to work alone or in groups to meet goals
- Fully licensed Agricultural Standards Officer/Investigator through CA Department of Food and Agriculture with Deputy Agriculture Commissioner license
Timeline
Agricultural Standards Investigator IV
Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner
10.2020 - Current
Agricultural Standards Officer
San Bernardino County
12.2018 - 10.2020
Laboratory Assistant
Agilent Technologies Inc./ Apex Life Science
08.2018 - 09.2018
Laboratory Analyst
IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group
07.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Humboldt State University
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