Consumer Protection Inspector - Extended

State of Maine • York, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Division of Quality Assurance and Regulations, is recruiting to fill the position of Consumer Protection Inspector in York County. This position's primary focus is to perform inspections of weighing and measuring devices. A suitable candidate will have weights and measures knowledge, inspection experience, mechanical repair, and mathematical skills. Computer literacy is a plus.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of education, training, and/or experience in the field of microbiology, agricultural science, food science, applied mechanics, regulatory/law enforcement, or weights & measures.
• Must be willing to attend out-of-state training.
• Must successfully complete all training with a passing grade.
• Must be willing to work a schedule that may include holidays and scheduled days off as necessary.
• Must be willing to perform relief inspections statewide.

Nice To Haves

• Weights and measures knowledge
• Inspection experience
• Mechanical repair skills
• Mathematical skills
• Computer literacy
• Experience with commercial Weighing & Measuring devices
• A Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, testing, and approving for use, commercial meters in the sale of petroleum products, large and small capacity scales and other measuring instruments used in commercial transactions that impact industry and consumers.
• Performing inspection of package checking and method of sale, wood measurement, vehicle tank meters, propane meters, and other inspections as required as set forth by State rules, regulations, and Division policy.
• Gathering information, interpreting regulations, and assessing findings to determine non-compliance.
• Writing non-compliance records in an accurate, descriptive, and precise manner.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (5% decrease in employee-only premiums)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (Maine Public Employees Retirement System)
• Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
• 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed