Regional Supervisor #00353

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Amherst, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Weights and Measures, is seeking an individual to serve as Weights and Measures Regional Supervisor. The regional territory includes cities and counties within Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Bristol, Buchanan, Buckingham, Campbell, Carroll, Charlotte, Craig, Danville, Dickenson, Floyd, Franklin, Galax, Giles, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Lee, Lunenburg, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Nelson, Morton, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Radford, Roanoke, Russell, Salem, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, Wythe. This role involves enforcing Weights and Measures Law and related regulations, and managing up to four (4) inspectors who test, inspect, and determine the accuracy of small weighing/measuring devices, including motor fuel dispensers. Administrative functions include documenting activities, reviewing inspection/investigation summaries, training regional inspection staff, conducting and coordinating investigation activities relative to consumer complaints, providing technical expertise, assessing the quality of field activities, routine record keeping, and serving as the policy and procedure coordinator to assist with drafting, reviewing and updating policies and procedures for operational efficiency and standardization. The position requires regular field work with inspectors and may involve occasional overnight travel. The selected applicant must reside in or be willing to relocate within a reasonable distance from the regional territory.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to understand/interpret assigned laws, regulations, and inspection procedures
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to implement all applicable inspection procedures
Ability to supervise assigned staff and address regional workload issues through effective planning and scheduling
Ability to operate assigned equipment
Basic mechanical ability
Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems, gather information, anticipate problems, investigate the validity of information, weigh consequences, and make sound decisions
Proficiency with standard office software applications
Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Ability to bend as needed
Ability to distinguish colors and exhibit manual dexterity
Willingness to work outside in various weather conditions
Experience in supervision, enforcement, inspection, or investigative activities in a regulatory environment
Must have (or be eligible for) and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license
Have a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety
High School Diploma/GED required
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check
Ability to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge of business, criminal justice, agricultural sciences, or a related field

Responsibilities

Enforcing Weights and Measures Law and related regulations
Managing up to four (4) inspectors who test, inspect, and determine the accuracy of small weighing/measuring devices, including motor fuel dispensers
Documenting activities
Reviewing inspection/investigation summaries
Training regional inspection staff
Conducting and coordinating investigation activities relative to consumer complaints
Providing technical expertise
Assessing the quality of field activities
Routine record keeping
Serving as the policy and procedure coordinator which will assist with drafting, reviewing and updating policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency and standardization
Working in the field regularly with inspectors