Title: Weights & Measures Inspector #00892
State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer III
Hiring Range: $45,739 - $62,000. If the selected candidate resides within the
Northern Virginia Pay Area of Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church,
Prince William, Loudoun, or Manassas/Manassas Park, then the Hiring Salary Range
is: $45,739 - $70,000 annually.
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location: MOBILE WORKERS NOVA
Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
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 the Northern Virginia Counties of Loudon
and Prince William.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Basic knowledge of inspection, investigation and enforcement procedures related
to petroleum, point-of-sale or scales industries (either sales or service). The
ability 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 ability. Effective organizational and planning skills and the
ability to work independently. Proficiency with standard office software
applications is required. This position is physically demanding. Applicants must
have the ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis, bend as
needed, distinguish colors and exhibit manual dexterity, and be willing to work
outside in various weather conditions. Must have (or be eligible for) and
maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license and have a driving record that
reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety. H.S Diploma/GED required.
Additional Considerations
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 in addition to experience in enforcement, inspection, or investigative
activities in a regulatory environment such as weights and measures is highly
desirable.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or
résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your
account to check the status of your application for this position.
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. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be
found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. 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 (use link above for
more details). Additionally, 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. For additional assistance with this requirement,
please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal
background check.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid
Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form
(Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position.
The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-371-8066
Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging
individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative
Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to
provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging &
Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision
Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran
status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to
DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP
Letter [https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx] or by calling
DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI
dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as
applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.