Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 33314
Agency: Public Safety
Location: Aberdeen, Watertown, or the Northeast Region of SDSalary: $22.98-$24.13 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
For more information about the Department of Public Safety, visit https://dps.sd.gov/ .
As a
Weights & Measures Inspector, you'll play an important role in protecting both consumers and businesses by ensuring accuracy in the devices used in commerce - from grocery store scales and fuel pumps to agricultural equipment. Your work helps ensure every transaction in South Dakota is fair and reliable.
This position offers
independence, flexibility, and variety. Inspectors plan their own schedules, travel to different areas, working with different business types, and work directly with businesses to explain results and promote compliance. A
state vehicle is provided for travel.
The most qualified candidate will be based in
Aberdeen, Watertown, or the Northeast region of South Dakota.
What You'll Do- Independently schedule and conduct inspections of scales, meters, and other measuring devices used in commerce.
- Verify device accuracy to ensure consumers and establishments receive fair treatment.
- Identify and explain violations to business owners and operators.
- Complete inspection reports to document compliance with state and federal standards.
- Represent the Department of Public Safety as a professional, knowledgeable resource in your community.
Working Conditions- Daily travel within the region, with some overnight stays.
- Physical activity such as lifting (up to 50 lbs.), climbing in and out of vehicles, and working outdoors in varying weather.
- Comfortable working at heights and around combustible or hazardous materials.
Licenses and Certifications- Valid driver's license required.
- Must have and maintain a Class A or B CDL with Air Brakes and the ability to drive a Manual Transmission.
- Subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, follow-up, and return-to-duty drug testing.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot devices and equipment.
- Clear communication skills and confidence in explaining laws, regulations, handbook requirements, and inspection findings to business owners.
- Strong organizational skills and self-motivation to manage an independent schedule.
- Familiarity with agriculture or commercial trade is helpful but not required.
Helpful Knowledge (not required)- Weights & Measures Program related to scales and meters.
- NIST Handbooks 44, 130, and 133.
- State and federal laws and regulations related to inspections.
Ability To- Repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Add, subtract, multiply, divide, convert units of measurement, and perform algebraic functions.
- Read and comprehend written directions, policies, statutes, and regulations.
- Develop strong working relationships with the public, partner agencies, and fellow inspectors.
- Manage time effectively, develop efficient schedules, and meet deadlines.
- Address requests and solve problems professionally as they arise.
- Make logical, reasonable decisions and set priorities.
- Adapt to a variety of personalities and handle challenging situations constructively.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2KL
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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