Weights & Measures Inspector #01068

Hiring range: $45,739 - $62,000 annually

About the role

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Weights and Measures, is seeking a Weights and Measures Inspector to serve a territory including Bland, Carroll, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Galax, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, Radford, Smythe, and Wythe counties, as well as the cities within.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the Weights and Measures Law and related regulations.
• Test, inspect, and determine the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices used commercially in Virginia, including motor fuel dispensers and small capacity weighing devices.
• Sample motor fuels and conduct point-of-sale inspections.
• Investigate related consumer complaints.
• Complete documentation of activities and prepare investigative summaries as needed.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

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 understand, interpret, and apply laws and regulations.
• Excellent customer service and exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment proficiently and safely, with basic mechanical aptitude and mathematical ability.
• Effective organizational and planning skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with standard office software applications.
• Physically demanding role; must be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis, bend as needed, distinguish colors, and 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 with a driving record reflecting responsibility for highway safety.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

• The selected applicant must reside, or be willing to relocate, within a reasonable distance of the assigned territory.
• Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
• VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment; selected candidate must provide acceptable Form I-9 documents.
• VDACS participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization in the U.S.