Weights & Measures Inspector Date Posted: Jan 30, 2025 Requisition ID: 455799 Location: Williamsport, IN, US, 47993 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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. 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 Measuring Inspector 3 serves as the inspector within the Indiana Department if 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 3 utilizes education and field training to carryout their role. The inspector also supports city, county, and other designated weights and measures entities to accomplish training goals. The position requires considerable travel within the state utilizing State vehicles to include, but not limited to, operating large trucks and transport trailers. Candidates from Benton, Fountain, Newton, Parke, Vermillion, and Warren counties are encouraged to apply. 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: + Must have a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) or have two (2) years of comparable experience. + Working knowledge of various weighing and measuring devices. + Working knowledge of weights and measure statutes and codes of specifications, tolerance, and regulations for weighing and measuring devices. + Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation. + Knowledge of policies, program activities, and must be capable of applying these to assigned task. + Ability to observe, analyze, and evaluate conditions of weighing and measuring devices and make decisions regarding the course of action to be taken. + Ability to conduct special investigations pertinent to weights and measures. + Ability to utilize databases and Microsoft Excel to compile and report data. + Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. 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: + Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans + Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards + Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution + Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities + Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match + Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options + A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: + 150 hours of paid new parent leave + Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave + Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off + 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years + Education Reimbursement Program + Group life insurance + Referral Bonus program + Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits + Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program + Free Parking for most positions + Free LinkedIn Learning access 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. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov. The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application. Current Employee? 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