Agriculture Inspector: Precision Weights & Measures Leader

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry invites applications for Agriculture Specialist (Inspectors) in the Weights and Measures Division, located in Woodworth, Louisiana. Parishes served include Rapides and Avoyelles.

Inspectors test and calibrate weighing devices used for solid or liquid commodities, verify accuracy, maintain equipment, and enforce related laws to protect consumers and ensure fair trade.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in administrative services and/or inspecting or enforcing compliance with agricultural laws, rules, or regulations.
• Experience in inspection and testing of weighing and measuring devices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test weighing and measuring devices used for solid or liquid commodities to ensure accuracy and proper use.
• Perform package inspections to ensure correct weight and labeling on prepackaged goods.
• Weigh, measure, inspect, and verify quantities of commodities kept for sale; place stop orders as needed.
• Inspect fuel dispensing devices for correct calibration and labeling and issue decals or rejects.
• Assist Heavy-Duty Inspectors or serve as a witness during testing of heavy-duty scales.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry, agricultural, biological, chemical, environmental, health, or physical science, or information technology, mathematics, or business

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry invites applications for Agriculture Specialist (Inspectors) in the Weights and Measures Division, located in Woodworth, Louisiana. Parishes served include Rapides and Avoyelles.

Inspectors test and calibrate weighing devices used for solid or liquid commodities, verify accuracy, maintain equipment, and enforce related laws to protect consumers and ensure fair trade.