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Labor Inspector 1

State of West Virginia

Commerce - Labor

Fresh

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$32,862 - $32,862

per year

Closes

April 20, 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 parts of West Virginia to inspect scales, fuel stations, packaging, and prices to ensure they meet state standards, working from a home base with all travel covered.

It's a hands-on role in the Weights and Measures division, suitable for someone who enjoys fieldwork, can handle physical tasks like lifting up to 50 pounds, and is detail-oriented with basic computer skills.

No prior experience is needed since training is provided, making it ideal for high school graduates with a valid driver's license who are reliable and adaptable to various work environments.

Key Requirements

  • Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent
  • Valid West Virginia driver's license
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for extended periods
  • Willingness to travel statewide, including to farms, stores, fuel stations, manufacturing plants, and coal mines
  • Accurate data entry into agency databases and preparation of reports
  • Compliance with NIST Handbook 44, 130, and 133 standards (training provided)
  • Perform inspections and tests on scales, motor fuel, packaging, and prices

Full Job Description


Greenbrier, Monroe, Pocahontas, and Summers County
1 Vacancy

  • 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.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) lbs for extended periods of time.
  • 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.

Qualifications

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

Training: Hands-on training is provided.

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


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Posted on NEOGOV: 4/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/10/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5299182