Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee 1 / 2 Flex (PCN 08-5032, 08-5043)

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!  

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Division of Measurement Standards & Commercial Vehicle Compliance (MSCVC) is looking for a Weights & Measures Inspector to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:
In this position, you will work with industry standards to perform tests on scales and meters to ensure compliance with Alaska’s Weights and Measures Act. These tests ensure accuracy in commercial sales for commodities sold in industries, including fishing, mining, construction, fuel, and more. Your ability to test and inspect devices provides marketplace confidence and equity in trade for all Alaskans.

As an Inspector Trainee you will be provided supervised on the job training to perform a range of weights and measures testing, inspection and enforcement of limited deivice types. 

As an Inspector 1 you will conduct a full range of testing, inspection and enforcement on all device types. You will also receive supervised training on the larger and more complex device types. 

As an Inspector 2 you will conduct a full range of testing, inspection and enforcement on all device types including large device types and more complex types. You will also provide instruction and training to Inspector Trainees and Inspector 1 as assigned. 

Our organization, mission, and culture:
Our goal is to certify the accuracy of the weighing and measuring devices used in commerce and to Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure. We embrace the Department’s core values of integrity, excellence, and respect, and take pride in ensuring fairness in the marketplace.

The benefits of joining our team:
As our successful applicant, a unique set of travel opportunities to various locations throughout Alaska will be available to you. Keep busy throughout the year with a variety of indoor and outdoor work while interacting with device owners.

The working environment you can expect:
This position is based in Anchorage with frequent travel to remote areas throughout the state. Overtime opportunities are available during peak travel season.

 Who we are looking for:
 To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. 
• Interpersonal Skills:(*) Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Arithmetic: Performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. 
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. 
• Vehicle Operation: Knowledge of procedures for operating motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, or watercraft.

Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee

High School Diploma or the equivalent
AND
One year of experience in one or more of the following:
1) installation, maintenance, or repair of weighing and measuring devices;
2) installation, maintenance, or repair of liquid measuring devices;
3) employment using commercial weighing or measuring devices.

Special Note:
Special Requirement:
As a condition of continued employment incumbents must obtain a Type A or B commercial driver's license within six months of hire. Employees holding a commercial drivers license will be subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing.

Note: Requires moderate physical labor which includes lifting and carrying weights up to 50 pounds.

Weights and Measures Inspector 1
Possession of an Alaska commercial driver's license (Type A or Type B)

Weights and Measures Inspector 2
Possession of an Alaska commercial driver's license (Type A or Type B)
AND EITHER
(1) Two years of weights and measures inspection experience with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere;
OR
(2) Four years of experience in one or more of the following:
a) Installation, maintenance and repair of weighing and measuring devices.
b) Installation, maintenance and repair of liquid measuring devices.
c) Managerial experience in the wholesale or retail food industry. 

At the time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application): 

• Three (3) professional references with current contact information.
• Copies of your last two (2) performance evaluations, if available

FLEXIBLY STAFFED 
This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the Inspector or 1 or 2 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at the Trainee level, promotion to the Level 1 will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class. 

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY 
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS 
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.  

EDUCATION 
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
 
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
 
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at: 

Marjory “Gidget” Sanders
Measurement Standards Supervisor
Phone: 907-365-1240
Email:  Marjory.sanders@alaska.gov