Weights & Measures Petroleum Inspectors

Introduction The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) works hard to protect and promote Wisconsin’s agricultural industries and consumers. As an agency, we strive to serve the people of Wisconsin assuring: safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. To successfully attain these goals, we recognize our success hinges on the high quality, dedicated staff we employ.

DATCP currently has an opening for two Weights & Measures Petroleum Inspector positions within the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection, Bureau of Weights and Measures.

These Are Field-based Positions And Will Be Assigned a Fleet Vehicle For Work-related Travel. The Selected Applicant Can Select a Headquarter In One Of The Following Counties

• Position 1:
  Brown, Outagamie and Winnebago County
• Position 2:
  Brown, Door, and Kewaunee County

Qualifying candidates are not required to live in a county headquarter location. However, reimbursement for commuting to or from the employee’s assigned headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.). Routine travel within an assigned territory and throughout the state for assigned work and emergency response is required.

When applying please select all counties in which you are willing to be headquartered.

• 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start
• 9 paid holidays
• accrued sick leave
• multiple insurance options
• an exceptional retirement plan
• To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please check the Total Rewards Calculator here.
• By working for Wisconsin State Government, you may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position is responsible for inspection, enforcement, compliance, education and investigation work for the Weights and Measures/Petroleum Inspection program. This position provides highly technical field education, training and consultation to regulated businesses and the general public using knowledge of petroleum products, tank systems, weights and measures requirements and Division protocols.

This position provides for the protection of the environment of the state through education, field inspection, petroleum product testing and enforcement of environmental regulations concerning air quality, groundwater, and soil protection. Works in conjunction with or make referrals to other federal, state or local governmental agencies.

For more information, please review the full position description.

The classification of these positions is Weights & Measures Petroleum System Specialist - Entry
, which is in schedule-range 05-63 with pay between $27.00 - $33.00 per hour based on qualifications.

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan at the time of hire.

At DATCP, we strive to deliver efficient and effective programs and services to Wisconsin agriculture, consumers, and businesses. The Department has numerous on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities and transferable skills, unique to each Bureau and position.

These OJT opportunities and transferable skills include direct experience and practice through collaboration with co-workers/supervisor, peer mentoring, and job-specific training modules. This position will be provided the opportunity to obtain the Storage Tank Inspector Certification.

DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.

A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.

Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to provide one’s own transportation for work purposes, is required.

A valid driver’s license and the eligibility to drive a State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle
* is required.

• Must have a valid driver’s license;
• Must have a minimum of two years of…