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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Weights Measures Inspector in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4534692 THE POSITION Are you interested in working to protect Pennsylvania consumers, businesses, and manufacturers from unfair business practices and fraud? The Department of Agriculture is seeking candidates for a Weights and Measures Inspector position that performs critical work in ensuring compliance with State Weights and Measures Laws and Regulations. Apply today and join our dedicated team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will be responsible for examining and performing accuracy assessments on weighing and measuring instruments utilized in business transactions, checking goods packaged, sold, or presented for sale based on weight, measurement, or quantity, reviewing inspections conducted by Certified Examiners of Weights and Measures, and probing claims of deceit and misconduct, and implementing enforcement measures as needed.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. This is a Home Headquartered position, applicants must reside in one of the following counties: Lawrence, Butler, Armstrong, Indiana, Westmoreland, Allegheny, Beaver, Washington, Fayette, and Green. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Four years of public contact work, including one year of experience in weights and measures inspections; and graduation from high school. or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the requisite knowledge and skills and abilities with weights and measures inspections.
Special Requirements: This position requires possession of a valid PA Class B or higher commercial driver's license (CDL). Additional Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse ca didates are encouraged to apply.