State Inspector

the South Dakota State Government•Rapid City, SD

1d•Remote

About The Position

This is a full-time position with the Department of Public Safety. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety's Office of Weights, Measures & Inspections promotes efficiency by utilizing program staff throughout the state to conduct a variety of inspections for the Departments of Health, Education, Social Services, the State Fire Marshal, Lottery, as well as Weights and Measures. The inspections performed by staff offer diverse opportunities to meet and work with a variety of entities daily. This position is responsible for identifying violations of regulations to ensure compliance with State and Federal Rules. Selected candidates will need to discuss and explain violations with business managers; complete required reports; ensuring businesses and consumers are receiving fair treatment and protect the public from health and safety hazards. You have the availability to work remotely from home while being responsible for establishing your schedule, ensuring the requirements from our partner agencies are met. This position is NOT for building inspections, Motor Carrier, Highway Patrol or specifically Health Inspector.

Requirements

Ability to explain functions of partner agencies, including our own.
Develop and maintain relationships with the public, other agencies as well as our own.
Manage time.
Develop an efficient schedule.
Meet needs of partner agencies.
Address requests and problems as they arise, both effectively and professionally.
Function independently.
Operate computers and use a computer keyboard.
Operate a variety of inspection equipment.
Learn and comprehend information.
Create accurate and thorough reports.
Lift and move test equipment or items being inspected.
Interpret rules, laws, and procedures.
Exercise tact and discretion in communicating and dealing with persons of varying backgrounds and temperament.
Communicate information clearly and concisely.
Work effectively by oneself and with others.
Make decisions using good judgement.
Lift and move 50 pounds.
Undergo a background investigation.
Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
Complete employment eligibility verification upon hire using E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge/experience in daycare facilities.
Knowledge/experience in educational food program reviews.
Knowledge/experience in lunch programs.
Knowledge/experience in video lottery.
Knowledge/experience in fire and life safety.
Knowledge/experience in safe food handling practices (ServSafe).
Knowledge/experience in commercial weighing and measuring devices.
Possess a National Career Readiness Certificate.

Responsibilities

Identifying violations of regulations to ensure compliance with State and Federal Rules.
Discuss and explain violations with business managers.
Complete required reports.
Ensuring businesses and consumers are receiving fair treatment.
Protect the public from health and safety hazards.
Establishing your schedule while working remotely from home.
Ensuring the requirements from partner agencies are met.