Weights & Measures Inspector

Title: Weights & Measures Inspector #00712 State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer III Hiring Range: $45,739 - $62,000 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture Location: MOBILE WORKERS SW 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 city of Winchester and the counties of Clark, Culpeper, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren. - 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: 804-317-8066 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 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.