Weights and Measures Inspector

Full-time County Weights and Measures Inspector Job Listing

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Harrison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Business

Role Overview:

Full-Time County Weights and Measures Inspector

Harrison County Commissioner's Office is looking for a full-time County Weights and Measures Inspector. Incumbent serves as Inspector for Harrison County Weights and Measures, responsible for enforcing laws and local ordinances pertaining to weighing, measuring, and timing devices.

Salary Statement:

This is a full-time position.

Requirements for Success:

DUTIES:

Conducts regular on-site inspections and testing of all weighing, measuring, and timing devices at Harrison County businesses that sell commodities or services by weight, measure, volume, or time, including retail fuel dispensers, retail scales, and wholesale and industrial metering systems.

Checks non-commercial scales, including examining and certifying various scales, such as Commercial and Industrial Scales.

Conducts follow-up inspections as necessary, assuring proper resolution of violations and taking additional action as situations demand, including confiscating equipment, closing businesses, or contacting law-enforcement agencies.

Makes random checks of pre-packaged goods, weighing packages to verify reported weight, checking tare allowances, and reviewing labels to assure complete and accurate compliance with labeling codes. Resolves discrepancies immediately, providing corrective instruction, issuing citations or warnings, and conducting on-site inspections to verify and/or resolve violations.

Responds to complaints and inspection requests from members of the public, evaluating nature of the problem and conducting on-site inspections to verify and/or resolve violations.

Continually monitors Harrison County for new establishments and additional weighing, measuring, and timing devices, assuring proper registration of equipment, conducting initial inspections, and updating department records.

Completes inspection reports, submitting statistical data and outlining special problems or cases to Director of State Weights and Measures Department and corresponding copies to the Commissioners.

Maintains and updates department records, including inspection checklists and calendars, policies and procedures books, signed records of all completed inspections, and special reports. Ensures proper maintenance of all testing and inspecting equipment.

Attends meetings/seminars as needed to maintain current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and to stay abreast of new testing/inspection equipment and proper operating procedures.

Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High schoiol diploma or GED.

Successful completion oof both initial and required on-going inspection training programs, with certification frooom Indiana State Weights & Measures Department

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Baccalaureate degree in public management, business administration, human resources, or equivalent education and experience in a related field at the discretion of the Board of Commissioners. Minimum of five (5) years related experience preferred.

Ability to meet all department hiring requirements, including passage of a medical, psychological, and written exams, and drug test.

Thorough knowledge of all federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and laws concerning the proper use and maintenance of weighing, measuring, and timing devices.

Thorough knowledge of accepted principles and practices concerning the inspection and testing of measurement/weighing devices, with ability to ensure compliance with legal requirements and effectively apply appropriate inspection and testing procedures.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare detailed reports as required.

Knowledge of various scales, sensitivity requirements and ratio (load) tests and ability to properly operate and maintain electronic, computerized, and mechanical testing equipment, such as weights, provers, scales, and timing clocks.

Knowledge of basic filing systems and ability to create and maintain accurate and complete Department files and records.

Ability to maintain department vehicle in good working order and to travel throughout Harrison County to conduct on-site inspections.

Ability to perate standard office equipment, including computer and calculator.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, Indiana Department of Weights and Measures, County Council and Commissioners, local schools and business owners/managers, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements.

Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Abilitiy to understand, memorize, retain and carry out oral or written instructions and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision or with others in a team environment.

Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, often under time pressure.

Ability to apply knowledge of people and/or locations, and plan and layout assigned work projects.

Ability to read and interpret detailed prints, sketches, layouts, specifications, and maps.

Ability to occasionally plan and present public speaking presentation, fund raisers, or special events.

Ability to compute/perform arithmetic operations, such as measuring commodities, metrics and tolerances.

Ability to occasionally provide testimony in legal proceedings/court as required.

Ability to occasionally work extended, evening, and/or weekend hours, and occasionally travel out of town, sometimes overnight.

Ability to occasionally respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and serve on call on rotation basis.

Possession of a valid Indiana driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.

DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

Incumbent's duties are broad in scope and involve many variables and considerations. Majority of duties are performed within clear and well-defined guidelines that are applied to specific tasks. Incumbent exercises judgment in interpreting precedents and applying codes to varying situations.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent ensures proper implementation of state and local codes and ordinances, exercising judgment to ensure accurate testing equipment, to assess violations, and to ensure compliance with legal requirements. Unusual situations are discussed with supervisor at incumbent's discretion. Work is reviewed primarily for soundness of judgement, adherence to instructions/guidelines, effect on department goals/objectives, and compliance with legal requirements and department policy.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-worker, other County departments, Indiana Department of Weights and Measures, County Council and Coommissioners, local schools and business owners/managers, and the public for purposes of rendering services.

Incumbent reports directly to Indiaan State Director of Weights and Measures.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent performs duties in a standard office environment and/or outdoors, involving sitting/walking at will, standing/walking for long periods, lifting/carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, crouching/kneeling, bending, reaching, close/far vision, color/depth perception, handling/grasping/fingering objects, speaking clearly, and hearing sounds communication. Incumbent may be required to work in extreme temperatures, work with or be exposed to chemicals, such as gasoline and diesel fuel, walk on uneven terrain, work near fumes, odors, dust, and dirt, climb ladders, and respond to situations involving potential physical harm to self and others. Incumbent regularly works extended hours, occasionally works weekends and evenings, travels out of town for conferences/meetings, sometimes overnight, and responds to emergencies on a 24 hour basis.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. See above for additional work hours information.

Benefits of Full-Time Employment with Harrison County:

• Pain annual vacation leave
• Paid holidays designated by the Board of Commissioners
• Short-Term Disability  upon approval of the Board of Commissioners
• Personal Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits
• Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF)

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the County of Harrison to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment and to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, probation, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, layoff, recall, employee facilities, discharge, and retirement.

Please email your application and resume to nelson.stepro@harrisoncounty.in.gov

Clicking the above link will download the Harrison County Employment Application Word document. It can be completed, printed, and returned to the Office with the available position.