Ag. Investigator Sr. - Weights and Measures

　　Posting Begin Date: 2024/01/22

　　Posting End Date: 2024/02/22

　　Category: Agriculture

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Location: Boise, ID, United States

　　Minimum Salary: 23.18

　　Maximum Salary: 23.18

　　Pay Rate Type: Hourly

　　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.

　　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.

　　Travels 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.

　　Mandatory: This qualification is a mandatory requirement.

　　Experience writing narrative reports.

　　Specialty Area: These qualifications are mandatory requirements.

　　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.

　　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.

　　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

　　The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit 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.

　　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] .

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

　　BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

　　We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

　　EXCELLENT BENEFITS

　　Excellent medical, dental and vision (https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/) 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

　　employee covered at one times their annual salary

　　spouse covered at $10,000

　　child covered at $5,000

　　wellness programs

　　ongoing training opportunities

　　an opportunity for student loan forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

　　and more!