Deputy Inspector–Weights and Measures

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Deputy Inspector–Weights and Measures

Salary

$42,078.40 Annually

Location

City County Building, IN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

08356

Department

Business and Neighborhood Services

Opening Date

04/24/2024

Closing Date

7/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

Position Summary

Position is responsible for performing weights and measures enforcement activities, primarily conducting field examinations of commercial weighing and measuring devices and associated legal reporting and enforcement actions to ensure compliance with state statutes pertaining to weights and measures. The employee must be able to thoroughly and accurately document investigation activities as well as read and interpret complex weights and measures regulations. Contacts may be adversarial in nature, and the employee must use skill and judgment to resolve both interpersonal and technical problems encountered in day-to-day activities.

Position Responsibilities

Employee conducts in-depth examinations of weighing and measuring devices in the field. Each examination consists of an inspection to verify compliance with established specifications standards, and a test to ensure devices are performing properly and within prescribed tolerances. The employee examines retail motor-fuel dispensers ("gas pumps") at fueling stations; Class III weighing devices at grocery stores, other retail establishments, and in warehousing and industrial environments; various non-commercial weighing devices as necessary; and taximeters.

As the employee earns certifications, the employee may examine Class I and II weighing devices in pharmacies, jewelers and precious metals outlets, laboratories, and grain elevators; various non-commercial weighing devices as necessary; taximeters; "grandfathered" devices; vehicle and medium-capacity scales; high-flow meters and vehicle-tank meters; and conducts package checking and method of sale regulation compliance inspections.

Performs all required legal enforcement actions prompted by field examinations; completion of thorough and detailed inspection reports; and pursuant to IC 24-6-3-7, sealing approved devices or condemning rejected devices out of service until they can be brought into compliance with the state Standard. Educates business owners to understand their role and responsibility in ensuring fair transactions and maintenance of commercial weighing and measuring equipment.

Investigates consumer complaints, performing specialized tests of devices to detect abnormal performance. Complaints may be urgent in nature; flexibility in prioritizing daily workload is essential as immediate action in the interest of public safety may be required.

Completes all required reading, studying, and training sessions and exercises as assigned to maintain current working knowledge of weights and measures regulations, guidelines, examination procedures, measurement systems, and tolerance theory, including relevant state statutes and sections of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbooks 44, 112, 130, and 133. Ongoing self-study is required, as well as attendance at locally-offered NIST training seminars.

Maintains all assigned equipment in good condition at all times, including vehicles, technology, field tools, and test standards and informs the County Inspector of any damage immediately.

Assembles daily reports of inspections, maintains copies of all reports in an established data management system, prepares these for archiving, and performs other office or job-related duties as required.

Employee in this position reports to and serves as a deputy inspector under the direction of the County Inspector of Weights and Measures, Supervisor of the Weights and Measures Section. Depending on operational needs, the employee may work independently under minimal supervision, in a team setting with other weights and measures inspectors, or at times under the supervision of the County Inspector. Must be able to work positively, effectively, and constructively as a member of a team.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree AND two (2) or more years relevant work experience is required. Relevant work experience could include: prior service in weights and measures enforcement or legal metrology; law or code enforcement; servicing/repairing commercial weighing or measuring devices; or employment in related technical, scientific, calibration, mechanical, quality control, or engineering fields.

A general knowledge of physics, fluid dynamics, and the ability to perform mathematical and statistical calculations is required. Current working knowledge of weights and measures regulations, guidelines, examination procedures, measurement systems, traceability, and tolerance theory, including relevant state statutes and sections of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbooks 44, 112, and 130, as well as established policies of the City of Indianapolis-Marion County, Department of Code Enforcement, and the Weights and Measures Section is strongly preferred. Familiarity with commercial weighing and measuring devices in common use and NIST Handbooks 133 and 105 series is preferred.

The ability to routinely perform moderately heavy physical labor in extreme conditions for long periods of time requiring dexterity, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving skills is required. The employee must be able to drive at night and inspect in places with a low light level. The ability to tolerate loud and constant noise continuously, as well as exposure to dust, dirt, odors, and potential chemicals is required. Must be capable of riding as a passenger in a taxicab multiple times per day in the regular course of inspections.

The ability to frequently perform physical activities such as: prolonged standing and walking; lifting, pulling, and pushing; balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, and stretching; climbing up and down steps or ladders; repetitive hand, wrist, or foot motions; tight or firm gripping with either or both hands; coordinated skillful movements of fingers or arms, including fine manipulation of small items in confined spaces, is required. Must be able to frequently lift, hold, and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to repeatedly lift, move, and manipulate a full test weight kit, weighing in excess of 35 pounds; must be able to repeatedly lift, move, and manipulate stainless steel weights ranging from 2 lb to 1/16 oz, individually and in groups. Must be able to repeatedly push, pull, manipulate, lift, pour, and drain a full 5 gallon test measure. Must be able to push, pull, and maneuver up to 200 pounds, and repeatedly lift and manipulate multiple 25 pound cast iron weights.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be able to utilize a computer for word processing functions, entering inspection results into established data management systems, research and study, email, etc.

Must possess and retain a valid Indiana operator's license as the ability to operate a City vehicle is required. Familiar with City streets and able to read maps.

Independent Judgment

Actions are controlled through the application of established weights and measures standards, statutes, regulations, guidelines, and City policies and procedures. Employee utilizes independent judgment when determining compliance with state statutes and other regulations and policies, and determines the appropriate action to be taken.

Employee regularly interacts with others in the Department of Code Enforcement, other City departments, County and State agencies, business owners and their representatives and employees, and the general public. Contacts may become adversarial or hostile at times, and such interactions require the use of diplomacy and tact when enforcing all regulations.

The County Inspector is generally available and can be called if the inspector needs guidance or assistance while performing his/her duties in the field.