Weights Measures Inspector - Region 2

Are you passionate about safeguarding Pennsylvania's consumers, businesses, and manufacturers from deceptive practices and fraud? The Department of Agriculture is looking for candidates to fill the role of Weights and Measures Inspector, a vital position focused on enforcing State Weights and Measures Laws and Regulations. Take the step to apply today and become part of our dedicated team!

In this position, you will evaluate and perform accuracy assessments on weighing and measuring instruments utilized in commercial transactions. Additionally, you will examine commodities that are packaged, sold, or available for sale based on weight, measure, or count. Other responsibilities encompass auditing the inspections conducted by Certified Examiners of Weights and Measures, probing into claims of fraud and misconduct, and implementing enforcement measures when required.

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 will be home-headquartered if applicant lives in Northumberland, Lycoming, or Columbia County. If applicant does not live in Northumberland, Lycoming, or Columbia County, the assigned state vehicle must be parked in one of these counties and the work day will start at 8:00 AM at the location of the assigned state vehicle.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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 driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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