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Posted: January 8, 2026 (7 days ago)

Reactivated: January 9, 2026

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Labor Inspector 1 - Commerce - Labor - See Posting

State of West Virginia

Commerce - Labor

Reactivated

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$32,862 - $33,862

per year

Closes

January 24, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves traveling around West Virginia to inspect scales, fuel pumps, packaged goods, and prices at stores, farms, and other sites to ensure they meet state standards for fair trade.

You'll work from home with a provided vehicle and get hands-on training to check compliance using official guidelines.

It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented who enjoys fieldwork, has a reliable driver's license, and is comfortable with data entry and varied outdoor/indoor environments.

Key Requirements

  • Valid West Virginia Driver's License
  • Ability to travel statewide and work in diverse settings like stores, farms, fuel stations, and manufacturing plants
  • Perform accurate inspections and testing of scales, motor fuel dispensers, packaging, and prices
  • Compliance with NIST Handbook 44, 130, and 133 standards
  • Accurate data entry into agency databases and preparation of reports
  • Willingness to undergo hands-on training
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Full Job Description

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.***


LBR2500019
Berkeley, Hampshire, Jefferson, Mineral, and Morgan County
1 Vacancy
0308P00047

  • This posting is for a Weights & Measures 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 small to medium capacity scales, retail motor fuel stations, net content packaging compliance, and price verification compliance.
  • State vehicle and equipment provided.
  • All travel expenses paid.
  • Become a member of the National Council on Weights & Measures.
  • Perform inspections for compliance with NIST handbook 44, 130, and 133.
  • Hands-on training provided.
  • Candidates must have a valid WV Driver's License.
  • Accurate data entry into agency databases and reports is required.
  • Work in a variety of settings including: indoors, retail grocery and consumer stores, outdoors, retail fuel stations, farms, chemical and manufacturing plants, coal mines, etc.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.


IMPORTANT: You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume. Please make sure to review the “Other Information” section of this listing for any specific instructions of the hiring department.


ATTENTION: Applicants may provide verification of post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.

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If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact any personal information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.


Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by U.S .mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.


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Qualifications

Training: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.

Experience: Hands-on training provided.

Special Requirement: Must possess a valid driver's license.


***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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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/8/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/17/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5169388