Weights & Measures Inspector - Large Capacity / CDL #00539

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Weights
and Measures, Consumer Protection Division, is seeking an individual to serve as
Weights and Measures Inspector – Large Capacity/CDL. The assigned territory
includes the counties of Albermarle, Amelia, Brunswick, Buckingham, Charles
City, Charlottsville City, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Emporia City,
Fluvanna, Goochland, Greensville, Hanover, Henrico, Hopewell City, King & Queen,
King William, Lancaster, Louisa, Lunenburg, New Kent, Nottoway, Petersburg City,
Powhatan, Prince Edward, Prince George and Richmond City. Duties include
enforcing the Virginia Weights and Measures Laws and related regulations;
testing, inspecting, and determining the accuracy of weighing devices used
commercially in Virginia to include vehicle scales, livestock scales, farm
scales, hopper scales, warehouse scales, and forklift scales. Duties also
involve investigating related consumer complaints, point of sale inspections,
completing documentation of activities, and preparing investigative summaries as
needed. Position requires occasional overnight travel. The selected applicant
must reside in or be willing to relocate within a reasonable distance of the
assigned territory and be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
Pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing required.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of inspection, investigation and enforcement procedures related to petroleum, supermarket, or scales industries (either sales or service)
• Must be able 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 skills
• Effective organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently
• Proficiency with standard office software applications required
• This position is physically demanding, the selected individual must have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. on a regular basis; bend as needed; distinguish colors; exhibit manual dexterity; and be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• The selected applicant must have a current CDL of at least Class B or must be able to obtain a valid CDL Class B within 4 months of hire
• High School Diploma/GED required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Enforcing the Virginia Weights and Measures Laws and related regulations
• Testing, inspecting, and determining the accuracy of weighing devices used commercially in Virginia to include vehicle scales, livestock scales, farm scales, hopper scales, warehouse scales, and forklift scales
• Investigating related consumer complaints
• Point of sale inspections
• Completing documentation of activities
• Preparing investigative summaries as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees