Weights and Measures Regional Supervisor (Region II) #00335

Title:Weights and Measures Regional Supervisor (Region II) #00335

State Role Title:Compliance/Safety Officer III

Hiring Range: $57733 - $79536 annually

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location:HARRISONBURG LAB-OFFICE

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Weights and Measures is seeking an individual to serve as Weights and Measures Regional Supervisor. The regional territory includes the Cities of Alexandria Arlington Buena Vista Charlottesville Covington Fairfax Falls Church Fredericksburg Harrisonburg Lexington Manassas Manassas Park Staunton Waynesboro Winchester and the surrounding counties of Albemarle Alleghany Augusta Bath Clarke Culpeper Fairfax Fauquier Fluvanna Frederick Greene Highland Loudoun Louisa Madison Orange Page Prince William Rappahannock Rockbridge Rockingham Shenandoah Spotsylvania Stafford and Warren. Duties include enforcing Weights and Measures Law and related regulations; supervising an administrative position; and managing up to eight (8) inspectors who test inspect and determine the accuracy of small weighing/measuring devices including fuel motor dispensers. Duties also include administrative functions such as documenting activities reviewing inspection/investigation summaries training regional inspection staff conducting and coordinating investigation activities relative to consumer complaints providing technical expertise assessing the quality of field activities routine record keeping and the coordination of the Virginia Motor Fuel Program. This position is expected to work in the field regularly with inspectors and may require occasional overnight travel. The selected applicant must reside or be willing to relocate within a reasonable distance of the VDACS Regional Office in Harrisonburg Va. and be able to meet the physical demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to understand/interpret assigned laws regulations and inspection procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to implement all applicable inspection procedures. Ability to supervise assigned staff and address regional workload issues through effective planning and scheduling. Ability to operate assigned equipment. Basic mechanical ability. Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems gather information anticipate problems investigate the validity of information weigh consequences and make sound decisions. Proficiency with standard office software applications is required. Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis bend as needed distinguish colors and exhibit manual dexterity and be willing to work outside in various weather conditions. Must have (or be eligible for) and maintain a valid Virginia drivers license and have a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety. HS Diploma/GED required.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge skills and abilities to include knowledge of business criminal justice agricultural sciences or a related field is desirable in addition to experience in supervision enforcement inspection or investigative activities in a regulatory environment is highly desirable.

Special Instructions

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The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9 instructions and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement please contact

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.