Weights & Measures Inspector — Field Compliance & Testing

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Weights and Measures, is seeking a Weights & Measures Inspector to cover Winchester and surrounding counties. This role enforces weights and measures laws, tests devices including fuel dispensers, and investigates consumer complaints while traveling within the assigned territory.

Applicants must reside near Winchester or relocate within a reasonable distance and be able to pass a fingerprint background check; a valid

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of inspection, investigation and enforcement procedures related to petroleum, point-of-sale or scales industries.
• Ability to report facts accurately and to understand, interpret and apply laws and regulations.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment proficiently and safely and have basic mechanical aptitude and mathematical ability.
• Effective organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with standard office software applications is required.
• This position is physically demanding.
• Applicants must have the ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis, bend as needed, distinguish colors and exhibit manual dexterity.
• Must have (or be eligible for) and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license and have a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety.
• H.S Diploma/GED required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the Weights and Measures Law and related regulations.
• Test, inspect, and determine the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices used commercially in Virginia including motor fuel dispensers and small capacity weighing devices.
• Sampling of motor fuels.
• Conducting point-of-sale inspections.
• Investigating related consumer complaints.
• Completing documentation of activities.
• Preparing investigative summaries as needed.

Skills

Inspection procedures

Customer service

Communication skills

Equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical ability

Organizational skills

Work independently

Office software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Weights and Measures, is seeking a Weights & Measures Inspector to cover Winchester and surrounding counties. This role enforces weights and measures laws, tests devices including fuel dispensers, and investigates consumer complaints while traveling within the assigned territory.

Applicants must reside near Winchester or relocate within a reasonable distance and be able to pass a fingerprint background check; a valid