APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$29,336.40 to
$42,094.08
PAY GRADE: 22
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.
The Weights and Measures Assistant perform unskilled tasks associated with the inspection and certification of all commercial weighing and measuring devices and sampling gasoline and diesel fuel quality in order to protect the economic interests of consumers and merchants in the State.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
The Department of Agriculture has current vacancies for Seasonal Weights & Measures Assistants in Sparks. These positions are anticipated to last for up to 6 months. The hourly wage for a grade 22, step 1 on the Employee/Employer paid plan is $14.05 per hour. This is a temporary seasonal position that will assist staff with the duties involving inspection and certification of small and large
capacity scales and meters. The incumbent will also assist in the maintenance of weights; assist staff in performing petroleum inspections; obtain samples for laboratory analysis and test fuel dispensers; assist staff in performing preventive and minor maintenance of equipment; and
maintain records of equipment servicing. The anticipated start date is May 2019. Please ensure your application reflects at least one year of full time equivalent (FTE) work experience. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of general work experience.
Special Notes
This position frequently works around various offensive odors such as diesel, kerosene, AVGAS and JET A, LPG and bovine/ovine/porcine/murine/hircine manure.
This position routinely lifts and places 50lb weights up to a maximum of 550lbs (eleven 50lb weights, one at a time).
Special Requirements
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, some positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
Travel across the State is required more than 50% of the time.
Safety footwear is required for this position at the expense of the incumbent.
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 a Class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL)?
2) Do you have experience towing and maneuvering kingpin/gooseneck and pintle hook trailers?