Ag. Investigator Sr. - Weights and Measures

Description

"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 Boise Area.

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 and daily work reports.. 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. Work around petroleum or liquefied petroleum gas products.
• Will stand and drive for long periods of time.
• Travel within an assigned area of the state. Occasional overnight travel of up to a week may be required.
• 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.

Mandatory: This qualification is a mandatory requirement.

• Experience writing narrative reports.
• • Typically gained by twelve (12) months of experience preparing narrative reports such as business reports, investigative reports, research summaries, etc.

Specialty Area: These qualifications are mandatory requirements.

• Experience performing basic mathematical calculations to determine costs or quantities.
• • Typically gained by completion of coursework equivalent to three (3) credits or a one-semester course where a significant portion of the coursework required the performance of these skills; OR at least six (6) months work experience in a setting where applicant was required to use mathematical calculations to determine the cost and quantity of goods, materials or services.
• Experience with computer operations/word processing (Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel).
• • Typically gained by: Three (3) months of experience performing word processing functions including saving, retrieving, printing, formatting, deleting, and moving word processing files OR course work equivalent to three (3) credits or a one-semester course in computer operations and word processing which required performing work processing functions to include saving, retrieving, printing, formatting, deleting, and moving word processing.
• Current Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement; OR, a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement.

Desirable Areas: These qualifications are not required; however, if you have the related background it may increase your score.

• Experience operating a 26,000 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.

Temporary appointments from this announcement, serving at least one thousand forty (1,040) hours of continuous service, may be hired as an entrance probationary employee without further examination for the same classification and location as announced. 

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.
 

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

 We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems(PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

 EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance-employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.00/month for dental 
• generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
• 11 paid holidays a year 
• paid parental leave
• multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
• basic life insurance for employee and family 
  1. employee covered at one times their annual salary
  2. spouse covered at $10,000
  3. child covered at $5,000
• wellness programs 
• ongoing training opportunities 
• an opportunity for student loan forgiveness 
• and more!

EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities; auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture! 

If you have questions,
please contact us at:
[email protected] or at (208) 332-8520