Inspector of Weights and Measures (6220) – Department of Public Health - 167765

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the 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. This role involves carrying out, interpreting, and enforcing policies and procedures related to inspection activities. The inspector will regularly explain applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations to employees, businesses, and the public, and will maintain records and prepare reports on inspection activities. The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare and values diversity in its workforce. Employees at SFDPH work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.

Requirements

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: Weight Verification License; Measurement Verification License; Transaction and Product Verification License.
Possession of a valid California Driver License.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Knowledge of Weighing and measuring devices refers to the construction, maintenance, and operations of scales, meters, standards of weights and measures, and other devices used in field work in the marketplace.
Knowledge of State and local laws pertaining to weights and measures as described in the Business and Professions Code and the California Administrative Code.
Ability to inspect weighing and measuring devices to inspect and test weighing and measuring devices for accuracy within established tolerance limits and for compliance with specifications and requirements.
Ability to use proper investigative techniques to gather facts, analyze situations to note precise measures and quantities accurately and expediently, and take appropriate enforcement actions.
Ability to verbally communicate effectively with staff personnel, merchants, owners, and employees of business establishments, the general public, and others.
Ability to express ideas clearly in a written format with correct grammatical form for daily inspection reports, investigative reports, notices of violation and citations.
Ability to relate effectively to merchants, managers, and employees of business establishments and the general public, including the ability to suggest changes, handle complaints, turn down requests, and to deal with escalated and stressful situations.

Responsibilities

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.
Writes daily inspection reports and investigative reports, as required by law.