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Weights Measures Inspector - Region 7

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$44,890.00 - $67,678.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
613 North Street (Show on map)
May 27, 2025
THE POSITION Are you passionate about safeguarding Pennsylvania's consumers, businesses, and manufacturers from deceptive practices and fraud? The Department of Agriculture is looking for candidates to fill the role of Weights and Measures Inspector, a crucial position dedicated to ensuring that products comply with state regulations and standards for measurement accuracy. Your expertise will help protect consumers by ensuring they receive accurate measurements for the products they purchase. If you possess a sharp attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a dedication to consumer protection, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact in both the community and the marketplace. DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will inspect and conduct accuracy tests on weighing and measuring instruments utilized in commercial transactions. You will also inspect commodities that are packaged, sold, or available for sale based on weight, measure, or count. Additionally, you will oversee the audits of inspections carried out by Certified Examiners of Weights and Measures. This includes ensuring compliance with established standards and regulations. Furthermore, you will investigate claims of fraud and misconduct, taking appropriate enforcement measures to uphold integrity in commercial practices. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position will be home-headquartered if applicant lives in Chester County. Travel will be required to cover counties in Region 7, which includes Chester, Schuylkill, Lehigh, Northampton, Bucks, Montgomery, Berks, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Four years of public contact work, including one year of experience in weights and measures inspections; and graduation from high school; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the requisite knowledge and skills and abilities with weights and measures inspections. Additional Requirement: This position requires possession of a valid PA Class C non-commercial driver's license. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):* 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.