Labor Inspector 1 - Commerce - Labor - See Posting
State of West Virginia
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Labor Inspector 1 - Commerce - Labor - See Posting
State of West Virginia
Commerce - Labor
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$32,862 - $33,862
per year
Type
Full-Time
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February 27, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves traveling across West Virginia to inspect and test large-scale weighing equipment like those used in farms, factories, and mines to ensure they meet state standards.
You'll work from home as your base, using a provided state vehicle, with all travel costs covered and hands-on training offered.
It's a good fit for someone reliable with a clean driving record who enjoys hands-on work outdoors and doesn't mind varied environments.
Key Requirements
- Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent
- Valid West Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Clear driving record as recorded with the Division of Motor Vehicles
- Ability to perform accurate data entry into agency databases and reports
- Willingness to travel statewide and work in diverse settings including outdoors, farms, chemical plants, manufacturing plants, and coal mines
- Compliance with NIST Handbook 44 and 130 standards for inspections
Full Job Description
***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.***
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1 Vacancy
0308P00058
- This posting is for a heavy scale test inspector with the West Virginia Division of Labor, Weights & Measures section.
- Headquartered at your home, you will have an area of assignment to travel the state to inspect and test large capacity scales.
- State vehicles and equipment is provided.
- All travel expenses are paid.
- Become a member of the National Council on Weights & Measures.
- Perform Inspections for compliance with NIST handbook 44 and 130.
- Hands-on training is provided.
- Candidates shall have a valid WV Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Accurate data entry into agency databases and reports is required.
- Work in a variety of settings including: outdoors, farms, chemical and manufacturing plants, coal mines, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned
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Qualifications
Education: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.Training: Hands-on training will be provided.
Special Requirement for area of Heavy Scale Truck Operator: Must possess and maintain a Commercial Drivers License. Must have and maintain a clear driving record as recorded with the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Areas of Assignment:
Heavy Scale Truck Operator
Weights and Measures
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
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