Weights Measures Inspector - Region 7

Are you passionate about safeguarding Pennsylvania's consumers, businesses, and manufacturers from deceptive practices and fraud? The Department of Agriculture is on the lookout for qualified candidates to fill the role of Weights and Measures Inspector. This vital position plays a key role in upholding compliance with State Weights and Measures Laws and Regulations. Seize the opportunity to make a difference-apply today and become a valued member of our team!

In this position, you will be responsible for inspecting and performing accuracy tests on weighing and measuring devices utilized in commercial transactions. Your duties will include examining packages and commodities sold by weight, measure, or count, as well as auditing the inspections conducted by Certified Examiners of Weights and Measures. You will investigate claims of fraud and abuse related to the sale of commodities, taking enforcement actions such as marking devices as rejected, temporarily or permanently removing them from service, or pursuing legal action through citations and penalties. Additionally, you will verify the accuracy of PLU and UPC scanning systems, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, participate in necessary technical training, engage with industry representatives and the public, and conduct assessments of biofuel and fuel quality.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is home headquartered in Philadelphia County. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• Travel will be required to cover counties in Region 7, which consists of Schuylkill, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Chester, Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of public contact work, including one year of experience in weights and measures inspections; and graduation from high school; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the requisite knowledge and skills and abilities with weights and measures inspections.

• This position requires possession of a valid PA Class C non-commercial driver's license.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.