Description

Under the general supervision of the Chief Inspector, Weights & Measures or a higher-level
officer, this position is responsible for performing the highly technical aspects of weights and
measures administration and enforcement; employs established procedures in conducting special
tests, investigations, and preparing reports.
Supervision is received in the form of conferences, examination and discussion of reports
submitted, and for conformity with all laws, regulations and handbooks pertaining to weighing
and measuring practices and devices.

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)
Conducts surveys and tests on pre-packaged products to determine net contents and compliance with laws.
Conducts tests on various types of weighing and measuring devices to determine compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
Conducts surveys and investigations to determine compliance with Weights and Measures laws.
Prepares clear and concise monthly and other reports of all action and activities.
Participates in compilation and analysis of data and activities of the unit.
Enters work data and monitors the information on the computer system.
Plans, coordinates, and participates in community-wide activities to inform the public of the activities of the weights and measures program.
Gathers evidence for possible court action and appears as witness when necessary.
Acts in the absence of the Chief Inspector.
Appears before the news media and civic organizations to explain the division program and function.
Provides assistance and performs as the lead in training the entry level inspectors.
Undergoes regular classroom and in-service training on the laws, regulations, procedures and policies regarding weights and measures administration and enforcement.
Performs all types of inspections, surveys and investigations regarding weights and measures enforcement and other matters.
Makes decisions based on the results of inspections, tests, and investigations as to compliance with or violations of the Weights and Measures law.
Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Mathematics, or related field with one year of related work experience.

OR

High School diploma or its equivalent from an accredited institution and three (3) years of work experience in weights and measures inspection.

Position Factors

FACTOR 1- KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies approved testing and sampling procedures, reporting procedures in the broad field of weights and measures administration and enforcement.
Knowledge of mathematics, algebra, electronics, leverage, and statistics.
Skill in mathematical and statistical computations.
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with co-workers and all other people contacted during work.
Ability to explain and interpret laws, rules, and regulations.

FACTOR 2- SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Work is supervised by the Chief Inspector, Weights & Measures or a higher-level official. Work is reviewed in the form of conferences, examinations and discussions of reports submitted, and for conformity with all laws, regulations and handbooks pertaining to Weighing and Measuring practices and devices.

FACTOR 3- GUIDELINES
Guidelines include local weights and measures statutes, rules, and regulations. The National Training Program sponsored by the National Conference on Weights and Measures is also used to teach and interpret techniques for testing commercial weighing and measuring devices to help enhance general weights and measures enforcement.

FACTOR 4- COMPLEXITY
This is highly technical weights and measures administrative and enforcement work. The employee must be able to prepare monthly reports, compile and analyze data. It requires wide knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, and established procedures in conducting special tests, investigations, and reports.

FACTOR 5- SCOPE AND EFFECT
The purpose of work is to provide a lead worker role for the inspectors. Work is more detailed and technical at this level. Incumbent manages the operations in the absence of the Chief Inspector, Weights and Measures.

FACTOR 6- PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are with co-workers, immediate supervisor and director, businesses, and community groups. Contacts are made in person, by telephone, and in writing.

FACTOR 7- PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Contacts are made to perform testing of commercial weighing and measuring devices and to perform general weights and measures enforcement. Presentations are made before civic and community groups to inform them of the duties and functions of a weights and measures official. Meetings are held with the supervisor to determine the progress made by the employee in relation to job performance and expectations.

FACTOR 8- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work involves fieldwork and requires some physical effort including lifting-up to fifty (50) pounds and driving from the office to various commercial and business districts.

FACTOR 9- WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office setting as well as on the field.

Under the general supervision of the Chief Inspector, Weights & Measures or a higher-levelofficer, this position is responsible for performing the highly technical aspects of weights and measures administration and enforcement; employs established procedures in conducting special tests, investigations, and preparing reports. Supervision is received in the form of conferences, examination and discussion of reports submitted, and for conformity with all laws, regulations and handbooks pertaining to weighing and measuring practices and devices. Duties and Responsibilities DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)Conducts surveys and tests on pre-packaged products to determine net contents and compliance with laws. Conducts tests on various types of weighing and measuring devices to determine compliance with laws, rules, and regulations. Conducts surveys and investigations to determine compliance with Weights and Measures laws. Prepares clear and concise monthly and other reports of all action and activities. Participates in compilation and analysis of data and activities of the unit. Enters work data and monitors the information on the computer system. Plans, coordinates, and participates in community-wide activities to inform the public of the activities of the weights and measures program. Gathers evidence for possible court action and appears as witness when necessary. Acts in the absence of the Chief Inspector. Appears before the news media and civic organizations to explain the division program and function. Provides assistance and performs as the lead in training the entry level inspectors. Undergoes regular classroom and in-service training on the laws, regulations, procedures and policies regarding weights and measures administration and enforcement. Performs all types of inspections, surveys and investigations regarding weights and measures enforcement and other matters. Makes decisions based on the results of inspections, tests, and investigations as to compliance with or violations of the Weights and Measures law. Performs other related work as required. Minimum Qualifications Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Mathematics, or related field with one year of related work experience. OR - High School diploma or its equivalent from an accredited institution and three (3) years of work experience in weights and measures inspection. Position Factors FACTOR 1- KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION - Knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies approved testing and sampling procedures, reporting procedures in the broad field of weights and measures administration and enforcement. Knowledge of mathematics, algebra, electronics, leverage, and statistics. Skill in mathematical and statistical computations. Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with co-workers and all other people contacted during work. Ability to explain and interpret laws, rules, and regulations. FACTOR 2- SUPERVISORY CONTROLS - Work is supervised by the Chief Inspector, Weights & Measures or a higher-level official. Work is reviewed in the form of conferences, examinations and discussions of reports submitted, and for conformity with all laws, regulations and handbooks pertaining to Weighing and Measuring practices and devices. FACTOR 3- GUIDELINES Guidelines include local weights and measures statutes, rules, and regulations. The National Training Program sponsored by the National Conference on Weights and Measures is also used to teach and interpret techniques for testing commercial weighing and measuring devices to help enhance general weights and measures enforcement. FACTOR 4- COMPLEXITY - This is highly technical weights and measures administrative and enforcement work. The employee must be able to prepare monthly reports, compile and analyze data. It requires wide knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, and established procedures in conducting special tests, investigations, and reports. FACTOR 5- SCOPE AND EFFECT - The purpose of work is to provide a lead worker role for the inspectors. Work is more detailed and technical at this level. Incumbent manages the operations in the absence of the Chief Inspector, Weights and Measures. FACTOR 6- PERSONAL CONTACTS - Contacts are with co-workers, immediate supervisor and director, businesses, and community groups. Contacts are made in person, by telephone, and in writing. FACTOR 7- PURPOSE OF CONTACTS - Contacts are made to perform testing of commercial weighing and measuring devices and to perform general weights and measures enforcement. Presentations are made before civic and community groups to inform them of the duties and functions of a weights and measures official. Meetings are held with the supervisor to determine the progress made by the employee in relation to job performance and expectations. FACTOR 8- PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Work involves fieldwork and requires some physical effort including lifting-up to fifty (50) pounds and driving from the office to various commercial and business districts. FACTOR 9- WORK ENVIRONMENT - Work is performed in an office setting as well as on the field.

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