Weights & Measures Inspector

Weights & Measures Inspector

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)

The Indiana Department of Health's mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.

Role Overview

The Weights and Measures Inspector serves as an inspector within the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) Weights and Measures department. The position performs inspections on commercial weighing and measuring devices as well as fuel dispensing systems throughout the state. The role is responsible for conducting routine inspections and responding to consumer complaints of concerns related to accuracy and / or safety. The position also inspects packages for correct net contents and assures compliance with State and federal laws protecting consumers. The Weights and Measures Inspector utilizes education and field training to carry out their role. The inspector also supports city, county, and other designated weights and measures entities to accomplish training goals. This position requires considerable travel within the state utilizing State vehicles to include, but not limited to, operating large trucks and transport trailers. This is a field-based position covering the southwest area of Indiana. Applicants from Sullivan, Knox, Daviess, Martin, Gibson, Pike, Dubois, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, or Perry counties will be considered.

Salary Statement

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life :

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

• Perform and schedule inspections throughout the state on the accuracy of weighing and measuring equipment.
• Approve or condemn weighing and measuring devices based on inspection reports.
• Prepare reports on daily inspections and review reports for administrative / regulatory action.
• Assist in the Metrology Laboratory calibrating equipment or comparing field standards of weight, length, or volume to state standards.
• Conduct special investigation pertinent to weights and measures.
• May serve as an expert witness in hearing and in court.
• Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.
• May conduct public information and education programs within the state.
• Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.
• Clean, maintain, calibrate, or repair measuring instruments or test equipment.
• Maintain preventative maintenance program from state issued vehicle.
• Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites or employee's home. Employee reports to the agency's office for occasional meetings or events. Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client's or customer's worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success :

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment :

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.