Inspector of Weights and Measures Department of Public Health

Inspector Of Weights And Measures

Under general supervision, class 6220 Inspector of Weights and Measures inspects and tests weighing and measuring devices, petroleum products, and packaged commodities for labeled content and retail price verification inspections; carries out, interprets, and enforces policies and procedures relative to inspection activities; regularly explains applicable laws, policies, rules and regulations to employees, businesses, and the public; and maintains records and prepares reports on inspection activities.

The 6220 Inspector of Weights and Measures performs essential duties including, but not limited to the following:

• Investigates complaints concerning illegal weights and measures practices;
• Conducts field tests of various weighing and measuring devices;
• Inspects pre-packaged meats and other packaged commodities;
• Enforces state and county laws related to weights and measures by issuing warning notices and citations;
• Takes samples of gasoline and other petroleum products;
• Answers questions from the general public related to weights and measures; serves as a source of information and maintains good public relations;
• Assists with annually calibrating all field standards and on-the-job training; and
• Writes daily inspection reports and investigative reports, as required by law.

Nature of Work:
Inspections are performed primarily at off-site locations and may require a moderate degree of physical exertion including lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds; bending; stooping; climbing; crouching; reaching; kneeling; and manual dexterity.

Possession of any two (2) of the required three (3) valid County Weights and Measures Inspector Licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture:

AND Possession of a valid California Driver License.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.