Weights & Measures Inspector

Title: Weights & Measures Inspector #00712

State Role

Title:

Compliance/Safety Officer III

Hiring Range: $45,739 - $62,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location: MOBILE WORKERS SW

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Weights and Measures, is seeking an individual to serve as Weights and Measures Inspector in a territory that includes the city of Winchester and the counties of Clark, Culpeper, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren.

Duties include enforcing the Weights and Measures Law and related regulations; testing, inspecting, and determining the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices used commercially in Virginia including motor fuel dispensers and small capacity weighing devices; sampling of motor fuels; conducting point-of-sale inspections; investigating related consumer complaints; completing documentation of activities; and preparing investigative summaries as needed.

Position may require occasional overnight travel. The selected applicant must reside, or be willing to relocate, within a reasonable distance of the assigned territory and be able to meet the physical demands of the position.

Basic knowledge of inspection, investigation and enforcement procedures related to petroleum, point-of-sale or scales industries (either sales or service). The ability to report facts accurately and to understand, interpret and apply laws and regulations. Must have excellent customer service skills and exceptional communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to operate assigned equipment proficiently and safely and have basic mechanical aptitude and mathematical ability.

Effective organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently. Proficiency with standard office software applications is required. This position is physically demanding. Applicants must have the ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis, bend as needed, distinguish colors and exhibit manual dexterity, and be willing to work outside in various weather conditions.

Must have (or be eligible for) and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license and have a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety. H.S Diploma/GED required.

A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of criminal justice, public administration, or a related field is desirable in addition to experience in enforcement, inspection, or investigative activities in a regulatory environment such as weights and measures is highly desirable.

VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Name:
Human Resources

Phone:

Email: hr.vdacsginia.gov

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