Weights and Measures Inspector (05011)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of mathematics and the physical sciences including algebra and the properties of solids, liquids and gases
• Industry specific publications
• State and national standards, bureau laws and administrative rules, specifications and tolerances for weighing devices
• Installation and use requirements for variety of devices
• Safety protocols
• National Institute for Standards and Technology requirements, Specifications and Tolerances for Reference Standards, and Graduated Neck Type Volumetric Field Standards
• Inspection and investigation methods and techniques
• Commodity marketing, packaging, advertising, and labeling practices and requirements
• Chain of evidence procedures

Skills in:

• The operation and maintenance of a variety of weighing and measuring devices, pickups, heavy trucks, semi-tractor trailers, weight dollies, hoists, general hand tools, welding equipment
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and in deductive reasoning and applying a variety of regulations and standards to various commodities.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Extensive travel is required for this position.  The successful candidate must live in Great Falls, Shelby, or Havre or the surrounding area.

The successful candidate must have a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and must pass a DOT drug test and physical after an offer of employment has been made.  Driving experience is preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant associate degree
• And 3-years of experience in regulatory enforcement or working with scales or meters
• Or 5 years directly related qualifying experience.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

*This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)

HOW TO APPLY:

You are REQUIRED to attach a cover letter and resume at the time of application.  Tip: When attaching your resume, cover letter and references you must mark the attachments as “relevant.”

In your cover letter please address the following question:

• How your professional career has prepared you to meet the requirements for this position?

In your resume, include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment (month & year - start & end) and hours per week. Starting pay is based on relevant education and experience. Pay is set based on what you submit at time of application.

A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.  Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. 

Only electronic applications will be accepted.  Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date.  You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents.

BENEFITS:

Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation package!  Upon date of hire, employees working at least half-time for more than six months are eligible for state paid premiums toward employee “core” medical, dental, and basic life insurance coverage.  Learn more about them HERE!   Employees earn 15 working days of annual leave, 12 days of sick leave and 10-11 paid holidays each year.  Membership in a Retirement System - vesting criteria applies.  Flexible schedules may be considered.