Trainee-Wghts & Meas Invest; Weights & Measures Investigator 1

About the role

To enforce the state mandated quality standards described in Minnesota Statute Chapter 239, and Minnesota Code of Agency Rules 7601 as they apply to volumetric and linear measuring equipment, light capacity scales, prepackaged consumer goods, agriculture and industrial equipment, and petroleum products.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and performance-based testing on low volume meters at gas stations and other fueling points
• Conduct scale inspections at grocery stores and other commercial businesses
• Perform package inspections primarily at grocery stores, typically in the presence of owners/operators

Training

This trainee position will last 3-6 months with a salary of $24.84/hr. Training will initially be at the Weights and Measures office in Burnsville but will quickly transition to field training with experienced investigators throughout the state. Overnight travel will be required during the training period. Successfully passing training will involve passing both written exams and field exams on NIST Handbook 44 and state weights and measures law, as well as demonstrating the ability to safely and correctly perform field evaluations. Upon successful completion of the training program, the employee will be appointed to the Weights and Measures 1 - Light Duty position.

Work location & schedule

This position's work area includes 22 counties in northwest Minnesota. Your workstation will be assigned based on its proximity to the bulk of your assigned work. You will pick up your work vehicle at the beginning of the workday and leave your workstation to conduct your inspections. Work hours are day shift, Monday - Friday. This position will require 10% overnight travel throughout the year. Overnight travel consists of leaving your workstation on Monday morning, traveling to a location to conduct inspections, staying in a hotel Monday - Thursday, and returning to your workstation at the end of the day on Thursday. You are reimbursed for hotel and meal costs.

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a Class D Driver's License (with clean driving record) prior to end of training period
• Math skills sufficient to understand and solve basic volumetric equations and correctly apply measurement methods (to be verified with a test at first interview)
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Preferred qualifications

• College or technical coursework in Mathematics or Science
• Experience in calibrating or repairing commercial meters or scales (Retail Motor Fuel Dispensers, Vehicle Tank Meters, Mass Flow Meters, High Volume Meters, Retail Computing Scales, Medium Capacity Scales, etc.)
• Experience in determining compliance with statutes and rules by way of inspection
• Experience in quality control management
• Knowledge of NIST Handbook 44, Minnesota Statute 239, Department of Commerce Rules 7601 and 7602 as they relate to weighing and measuring equipment
• Experience in working a route (delivery, sales, etc.)

Physical requirements

These inspections and performance-based tests involve frequently lifting of 5 through 50 lbs. of test weights, and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools, hoses, and file boxes. This work is done year-round in all weather conditions. The work is mostly outside on location at gas stations and bulk fuel facilities, with some indoor work at grocery stores, shipping locations, and other places of business involving packaging retail food or commercial sales.

Additional requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check, and a fit-for-duty assessment prior to appointment. Candidates with a Current D Driver's License must also pass a drug test prior to appointment. Candidates without a current Class B Driver's License must pass a drug test once they pass their Commercial Learner's Permit written exam.

Pay

Trainee: $24.84 / hourly. Weights & Measures Investigator 1: $26.16 - $36.86 / hourly; $54,622 - $76,964 / annually.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

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