What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agriculture Investigator, Sr. - Weights and Measures, Caldwell position at State of Idaho?
"Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through promotion, education and regulation."
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for an Agriculture Investigator, Senior (Weights & Measures) located in the Caldwell office and requires extensive travel within the Treasure Valley area. Some travel may require overnight stays.
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for an Agriculture Investigator, Senior (Weights & Measures) located in the Caldwell office and requires extensive travel within the Treasure Valley area. Some travel may require overnight stays.
Referred lists will be pulled periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filled prior to the closing date.Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect and test commercial weighing and measuring devices within an assigned area or as requested by management.
- Inspect and test net contents of packaged commodities, price verification and labeling requirements at businesses within the assigned area or as requested by management.
- Utilize time-management and resource-management that optimizes the use of equipment in coordination with man-hours and travel area.
- Accurately complete inspection reports, daily work reports and electronic data transfers. Assist business owners and operators with their individual concerns and problems.
- Investigate consumer complaints in relation to weights and measures. Maintain assigned and shared equipment and standards.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds of weight and/or equipment on a daily basis, several times per inspection.
- Work around petroleum or liquefied petroleum gas products.
- Will stand and drive for long periods of time.
- Travel extensively in an assigned area of the state.
- A cell phone with an Idaho area code, furnished by the employee, is required for this position and is eligible for reimbursement under the Cell Phone Reimbursement policy.
- Experience writing narrative reports.
- Experience performing basic mathematical calculations to determine costs or quantities.
- Experience with computer operations/word processing.
- Current Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without air brake restrictions; OR, a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without air brake restrictions.
- Experience operating a 50,000 lb. GVW or larger vehicle AND have experience backing a vehicle with a trailer attached.
- Experience as a Weights & Measures Officer or similar position where you applied the National Institute of Standards (Handbook 44) in the course of your duties.
Candidates who reach the final hiring stage will be required to participate in a criminal background check. Having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate applicants from consideration, but may be considered as part of the hiring process.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!
If you have questions,
please contact us at:
jobs@isda.idaho.gov or at (208) 332-8520
please contact us at:
jobs@isda.idaho.gov or at (208) 332-8520
Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements or for the recruiting process, please contact ISDA’s HR Department at jobs@isda.idaho.gov or at (208) 332-8520.
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