Weights & Measures Inspector — Field Compliance & Fairness

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Weights and Measures Inspector to ensure accuracy and fairness of weighing and measuring devices across the state. You will protect consumers and businesses by conducting inspections, reviewing packaged goods, and investigating potential violations.

The role requires a valid CDL (Class A or B), four years of public contact work including weights and measures inspections, and the ability to perform essential functions in a home-headquartered position.

Qualifications

• Four years of public contact work, including one year of weights and measures inspections.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the requisite knowledge and skills and abilities with weights and measures inspections.
• This position requires a valid Class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL).
• This position requires employees to demonstrate successful operation of equipment with a manual transmission.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Device Inspection: Conduct inspections and accuracy tests on commercial weighing and measuring devices in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Package Review: Examine packaged goods sold by weight, measure, or count to verify correct labeling and content accuracy.
• Fraud Investigation: Investigate potential violations, prepare prosecution materials, and testify when required.
• Report Preparation: Prepare and submit accurate inspection, audit, mileage, and incident reports in a timely manner.
• Fuel Sampling: Collect fuel and biofuel samples, as well as complete chain of custody documents for quality testing programs.
• Equipment Management: Maintain, use, and account for assigned tools, vehicles, protective equipment, and electronic devices.

Skills

Public contact

Weights and measures inspections

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Weights and Measures Inspector to ensure accuracy and fairness of weighing and measuring devices across the state. You will protect consumers and businesses by conducting inspections, reviewing packaged goods, and investigating potential violations.

The role requires a valid CDL (Class A or B), four years of public contact work including weights and measures inspections, and the ability to perform essential functions in a home-headquartered position.