APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$47,606.40 to
$70,804.08
PAY GRADE: 36
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Weights and Measures Inspectors inspect all commercial weighing and measuring devices, enforce applicable regulations, and sample gasoline and diesel fuel for quality in order to protect the economic interests of consumers and merchants in the State.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
This position works within the Department of Agriculture, Division of Consumer Equitability, Bureau of Weights and Measures, in Sparks, NV. Under limited supervision, the incumbent is responsible for the weights and measures inspection program in northern Nevada. Duties include: testing of weighing and measuring devices used in commercial use within the State and supervises weights and measures inspectors in the performance of these duties; ensures weighing and measuring devices are licensed, accurate and suitable for their intended use; enforces applicable regulations; investigates violations and consumer complaints; samples gasoline and diesel fuel for quality; and checks advertising and labeling, verifying brands are properly registered in order to prevent fraud, promote fair competition in the industry and protect the environment from pollution. This position is also responsible for auditing Public Weigh Masters; reviewing certificates of weights to verify transactions are accurately reported and records are properly maintained and testing the accuracy of weighing devices. NOTE: Per NV State Legislature, State of Nevada Classified employees are subject to a mandatory unpaid furlough requirement of 48 hours per year (part-time prorated) through June 30, 2015.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of technical experience in applying weights and measures regulations; OR one year of experience as a Weights and Measures Metrologist or Weights and Measures Inspector III in Nevada State service; OR three years of experience as a Weights and Measures Inspector II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Some positions in this series must operate a diesel truck and trailer. Incumbents in those positions must obtain a Nevada Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one year of appointment and maintain a current CDL for continuing employment
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Do you have experience in supervising subordinate staff in any of the following areas: hiring, work assignment, training, evaluation of work, and disciplinary action? If so, please include the specific supervisory duties that were performed along with where and when you obtained this experience
2) Do you have experience using specific software programs? If so, please describe this experience along with where and when it was obtained.
3) Do you have experience in planning, prioritizing, or coordinating work? If so, please describe this experience along with where and when it was obtained.
4) Do you have experience in maintaining a budget? If so, please describe this experience along with where and when it was obtained.
