Weights & Measures Inspector #01068

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Wythe, Virginia, VA

4d • $45,739 - $62,000 • Remote

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 Inspector in a territory that includes Bland, Carrol, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Galax, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, Radford, Smythe and Wythe counties and the cities with in. Duties include enforcing the Weights and Measures Law and related regulations; testing, inspecting, and determining the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices used commercially in Virginia including motor fuel dispensers and small capacity weighing devices; sampling of motor fuels; conducting point-of-sale inspections; investigating related consumer complaints; completing documentation of activities; and preparing investigative summaries as needed. Position may require occasional overnight travel. The selected applicant must reside, or be willing to relocate, within a reasonable distance of the assigned territory and be able to meet the physical demands of the position.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of inspection, investigation and enforcement procedures related to petroleum, point-of-sale or scales industries (either sales or service)
• Ability to report facts accurately and to understand, interpret and apply laws and regulations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to operate assigned equipment proficiently and safely
• Basic mechanical aptitude and mathematical ability
• Effective organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work independently
• 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
• Ability to exhibit manual dexterity
• Willingness to work outside in various weather conditions
• 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
• H.S 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, criminal justice, public administration, or a related field is desirable
• Experience in enforcement, inspection, or investigative activities in a regulatory environment such as weights and measures is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Enforcing the Weights and Measures Law and related regulations
• Testing, inspecting, and determining the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices used commercially in Virginia including motor fuel dispensers and small capacity weighing devices
• Sampling of motor fuels
• Conducting point-of-sale inspections
• Investigating related consumer complaints
• Completing documentation of activities
• Preparing investigative summaries as needed

Benefits

• The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement.
• VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9
• VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
• Support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED