Weights & Measures Field Inspector - Statewide Travel

State of Nebraska; United States; Remote; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

156% retirement match on the first 4.8

13 Paid Holidays

Generous leave accruals and benefits

State vehicle provided

Job summary

State of Nebraska is hiring a Weights and Measures Inspector to protect marketplace integrity across Platte, Polk, Colfax, Butler, Cuming, Dodge, Saunders, Burt, and Washington counties. A state vehicle is provided, and training is offered in Lincoln with potential overnight travel for sessions.

Minimum qualifications include post-high school coursework in agriculture or related fields and two years of relevant experience; preferred qualifications include computer proficiency and Excel usage.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: post-high school coursework/training in agriculture, plant/animal or natural sciences, or other related field; and two years’ experience.
• Preferred qualifications: experience using computers and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Inspect scales from 600 g to 5,000 lbs.
• Inspect retail motor fuel dispensers, oil meters and other devices.
• Inspect packaging of retail and wholesale commodities.
• Maintain required inspection frequency in the area.
• Submit inspection reports and paperwork efficiently.
• Occasionally collect registration fees and permits.

Skills

Excel

Computer skills

Education

Post-high-school coursework/training in agriculture, plant/animal or natural sciences

Vocation certificate in electrical, mechanical, engineering or related field

Job description

State of Nebraska is hiring a Weights and Measures Inspector to protect marketplace integrity across Platte, Polk, Colfax, Butler, Cuming, Dodge, Saunders, Burt, and Washington counties. A state vehicle is provided, and training is offered in Lincoln with potential overnight travel for sessions.

Minimum qualifications include post-high school coursework in agriculture or related fields and two years of relevant experience; preferred qualifications include computer proficiency and Excel usage.