Weights and Measures Inspector I
Weights and Measures Inspector I
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Job Description
Summary Statement
This position is responsible for the inspection and testingwork done in regulating all commercial transactions involving weighing ormeasuring. Regulates all devices used commercially to determine weightmeasurement or count. It is also responsible for enforcing the DelawarePackaging and Labeling Regulations under the supervision of the Weights andMeasures Administrator and/or applicant must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds learn to usethe Weights and Measures inspection related computer software safely andefficiently operate various pieces of equipment and acquire a valid Class BCDL license with air brake endorsement within one year of employment.
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Essential Functions
- Tests retail store scales large platform scales and motor truck scales up to a capacity of 150000 pounds.
- Tests flow meter devices such as gasoline pumps fuel oil truck meters and propane meters.
- Tests packaged and canned items for net weight as stated in the label.
- Performs mathematics such as calculating percentages and averages.
- Explains statutory requirements and test procedures to owners and managers of businesses.
- Takes appropriate action in cases of violations mislabeled products removed from shelves and inaccurate devices ordered to be repaired. Suspected fraud is reported to supervisor for possible criminal action.
- May appear in court as a witness.
- May participate in fraud investigations.
- Prepares reports and keeps records.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Weights and Measures Inspector I
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Knowledge of inspecting testing weighing and measuring devices.
- Knowledge of math such as addition subtraction multiplication division percentages or decimals.
Knowledge of record keeping. Knowledge of applying laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures. Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter update modify delete retrieve/inquire and report on data. - Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal EVerify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
Preemployment criminal backgroundcheck: Upon a conditional offer a satisfactorycriminal background check is required as a condition of agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal backgroundcheck as part of the conditional offer of hire.
Preemployment drug testing: Upon aconditional offer you must undergo preemployment drug testing as part of thehiring process (once hired random drug testing will be required).
Functional Capability Evaluation:Upon a conditional offer you must take a Functional Capability Evaluation toassess your strength and agility to meet the physical requirements of theposition.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application online all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800)or by visiting . You may also call (302)or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
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