CDA-Large ScaleHybrid Inspector (Compliance Specialist II)

***$2000 Signing Bonus***

Organizational Purpose:

This work unit exists to regulate and enforce the Measurement Standards Act Commercial Fertilizer Act Anhydrous Ammonia Act Egg Law Commercial Feed Law Custom Processing of Meat Animals Act and the Sale of Meat Act.

Major Objectives of the Position:

Working with the Section Chief and Work Lead this position will conduct professional inspections to obtain compliance with the Inspection and Consumer Services Division laws. Coordinates and schedules inspection work in an assigned geographical area to conduct all required fieldwork including but not limited to inspections interviews investigations tests certifications and reporting. Inspections are performed in the areas of weights and measures feeds fertilizers anhydrous ammonia eggs meat processing facilities and farm products. Performs statutory enforcement work by inspecting facilities and acquiring samples of products to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations related to proper grading sanitary conditions proper labeling approved procedures and business practices. Inspects weighing and measuring devices for accuracy issues license applications and collects license fees. Takes appropriate action to achieve compliance with applicable laws by issuing enforcement actions such as civil penalties cease and desist orders stop sales device rejection orders and other regulatory actions as necessary. Investigate and attempt to resolve complaints involving regulated products firms or individuals. The position will require having and maintaining a Colorado commercial drivers license (Class B with air brakes) to accomplish the travel requirements of this position. Travel for this position could be up to twelve weeks per year.

Conduct Field Inspections:

• Position will drive a state-issued truck or other vehicle to each inspection site.

• Overnight travel including week-long stays in hotels is required for inspections away from the workstation.

• Loads and secures the vehicle on a dolly which is then towed behind the truck. Inspects weighing and measuring devices for accuracy and overall compliance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44 guidelines.

• Operates a truck-mounted crane to remove the test cart and test weights from the truck and place them on scales.

• Drives the self-propelled test cart to various sections of the scale.

• Records the various readings displayed by the scale and determines if the reading is within allowed tolerances.

• Duties require the lifting and carrying of up to 100 lbs. at a time and pushing/pulling up to 1000 lbs. on a two-wheeled weight cart designed for that purpose. These weights are then placed on scales for the determination of the accuracy of the scales.

• Inspects hopper scales for accuracy by lifting and attaching 50lbs. weights to the overhead scale.

• Inspects railroad track scales for accuracy by comparing displayed weights to the actual weights of test cars supplied by railroad representatives.

• Inspects liquid flow meters for accuracy by comparing the quantity discharged through the meter to the actual weight of the product as determined on a reference scale.

• Responsible for the protection care proper use and proper maintenance of all assigned equipment.

• Position performs various multiple inspector duties when needed such as performing label reviews of retail packages for compliance with statement of identity quantity and responsibility requirements scanning items for pricing accuracy; inspecting eggs for quality grade wholesomeness proper storage and labeling; feed and fertilizers for quality adulteration registration and proper labeling; feed manufacturers and dealers for compliance with FDA BSE Rule; anhydrous ammonia tanks for safety; meat processing plants for sanitation and for compliance with State and USDA laws; inspects home food service providers and farm products dealers for licensing and compliance.

• Performs various types of inspections under cooperative agreements with other governmental agencies such as USDA Custom-Exempt Meat Processor FDA Medicated Feed Mill and FDA BSE Inspections.

• Collects preserves and submits to the lab official samples of feed fertilizer compost and environmental surfaces.

• Properly completes documentation and paperwork to accompany samples for testing and analysis by the lab.

• Uses computer databases to determine the license or registration status of regulated firms products and individuals

Regulatory Action/Enforcement/Investigations:

• Enforces all laws under the jurisdiction of the Division to obtain and maintain compliance.

• Assesses and determines the nature of violations and recommends courses of enforcement actions to their supervisor.

• Follows procedures to take appropriate regulatory action such as issuing stop sales cease & desist orders violations/fines and other regulatory actions.

• The position requires a case-by-case analysis of various situations and selection of the appropriate available enforcement tools.

• Regulatory actions are expected to be issued in accordance with the guidelines of the Programs and guidance from the supervisor.

• Investigate complaints violations encountered during regular work and information received from other governmental agencies.

• Provides timely accurate and concise updates reports and summaries to the office. If necessary work with the supervisor and/or program manager to prepare cases for further regulatory actions hearings or possible court action if warranted.

• Testifies in administrative hearings or court as needed.

Reporting/Paperwork/Office Communication:

• Uses a state-issued laptop computer to enter all inspection information into appropriate computer programs and/or electronic databases.

• Evaluates inspection results and composes reports after each inspection which are free of spelling errors and are grammatically correct.

• Original inspection report and any associated documents will be submitted to the office if needed and copies given to each inspected firm or individual.

• Electronic reports will be transmitted to Division servers weekly.

• Timesheets will be completed correctly and submitted to the office on time and will accurately reflect the hours worked.

• Federal expense tracking credit card statements leave slips and other necessary paperwork will also be submitted to the office on or before established deadlines and will be completed correctly and free of errors.

• Communicate with the supervisor or other appropriate office staff as needed to successfully perform and complete the job assignments.

• The position will require adequate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word programs.

Territory and Time Management:

• Schedules and prioritizes inspections to be performed based on schedules assigned risk value or Program Manager Requests from the office or computer databases.

• Maintains an awareness and recognition of firms or individuals doing business in the assigned territory.

• Investigate these firms to determine if they are subject to the Divisions jurisdiction.

• Prepares and submits itineraries and/or work plans as requested.

• Plan overnight travel for out-of-town inspections.

• Utilizes maps and other scheduling tools to develop inspection itineraries that promote the most efficient use of all Division resources.

Education and Training:

• Provides compliance assistance and education to regulated firms/individuals. Educates and informs the public clients and other agencies of the Divisions statutes regulations requirements and functions.

• Receives training and practices new techniques and procedures statute/rule changes and policies.

• Includes but not limited to attending scheduled meetings/training and time spent studying training materials and other information from the office.