Weights Measures Inspector - Region 4
About the role
THE POSITION Every measurement matters, and your work can help keep it honest! As a Weights Measures Inspector with the Department of Agriculture, you help make sure devices and products are accurate and fair for everyone. This role protects both shoppers and businesses across the state. Step into a position where your work strengthens trust across the Commonwealth! The Weights Measures Inspector helps ensure that commercial weighing and measuring devices are accurate and used fairly across the state. The role supports consumer protection, business integrity, and compliance with important laws. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Responsibilities
- Device Inspection: Conduct inspections and accuracy tests on commercial weighing and measuring devices in accordance with laws and regulations
- Package Review: Examine packaged goods sold by weight, measure, or count to verify correct labeling and content accuracy
- Fraud Investigation: Investigate potential violations, prepare prosecution materials, and testify when required
- Report Preparation: Prepare and submit accurate inspection, audit, mileage, and incident reports in a timely manner
- Fuel Sampling: Collect fuel and biofuel samples, as well as complete chain of custody documents for quality testing programs
- Equipment Management: Maintain, use, and account for assigned tools, vehicles, protective equipment, and electronic devices
Schedule
Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Travel will be required to cover counties in Region 4, which includes Butler, Lawrence, Armstrong, Indiana, Westmoreland, Allegheny, Beaver, Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties. This position is home