Weights and Measures Inspector I

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Job Title: FUEL and VTM Inspector
Location: Taylorsville

Job Description:
Incumbents in this job provide a limited range of weights and measures testing services in a regulatory capacity and at the customer’s request. Incumbents typically work under close supervision and participate in structured on-the-job training to develop the skills and credentials required to provide a full range of advanced inspection services. Inspects weighing and measuring devices which includes fuel pumps and small scales, packaged commodities for net content for labeled representation, and proper methods of sale of goods and services. Price verification includes accuracy of scanners and method and recommends products be removed from sale that are not in compliance with minimum requirements. Respond to customer complaints and offer resolutions. Compile accurate reports of inspections.

Principal Duties:

Inspects and/or certifies weighing and measuring devices.
Condemns, detains, embargoes, or stops the sale of unfit equipment or machinery.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
Issues or recommends issuance of orders, citations, sanctions, and/or warnings for infractions involving violations of federal and/or state laws, rules, and regulations.
Maintains detailed inspection or investigation records, prepares reports, and attends to other related administrative requirements.
Operates, maintains, calibrates, and adjusts specialized equipment.
Analyze and test items. Interpret results and/or implement changes.
Receives, researches, and responds to incoming questions or complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedures, and/or facilitates a resolution.
Ideal Candidate:Experience with liquefied petroleum gas (LGP) and compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel dispensers, and products.
Experience with liquid measuring devices for gas pumps and other devices.
Experience with testing equipment and understanding the mechanics and operation of weighing and measuring devices.
Experience inspecting weights and measures of any kind.
Ability to communicate in adverse situations.
Experience with a computer program and the ability to record and keep detailed records.
Why You Should Join Our Team:
If you care about the health and financial welfare of our Utah consumers and the business that provides an equitable market. Then working for Agriculture is the team you should join. We have a family work life and great benefits. If you would like to see more about our awesome benefits please

The Agency:
If you would like more information about working for the Department of Agriculture and Food please
 

Minimum Qualifications
 

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
The ability to see details at a distance.
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
 

Supplemental Information
 

Completion of specialized training developed by the National Conference of Weights and Measures and National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Exposure to adverse, inclement, and varying weather conditions
Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, defending oneself and/or others against physical attack.
Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a).