Supervisor-County Inspector- Weights & Measures

Agency Summary

The purpose and mission of the Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (DBNS) is to protect and improve the quality of life of persons and animals in the City of Indianapolis.

DBNS is the City of Indianapolis and Marion County’s principal department responsible for business licenses, residential and commercial permits, and the enforcement of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Consolidated City and County.

The department also oversees operations at the city’s animal shelter, Indianapolis Animal Care Services.

DBNS is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of deputy inspector staff; develop and provide training on typical job functions; prepare monthly/annual reports and perform necessary advanced administrative tasks; conduct weights and measures field inspections; and oversee the inspection and enforcement practices pertaining to the provisions of Agriculture and Markets Law, Rules, Regulations, State and Local Statues, and the Revised Code of the City of Indianapolis-Marion County Ordinance.

Periodically, the employee may provide support in developing operating guidelines, policy statements, and resource materials.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Requirements

Ensures that all weighing and measuring devices are inspected within the guidelines defined in State of Indiana code, local ordinances and other applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Organizes, plans, directs, evaluates, and administers the activities of the weights and measures section, including conducting field inspections of facilities, investigation of complaints, enforcement, and other activities within the weights and measures section pertaining to weights and measures, weighing and measuring devices and system problems.Supervises, coordinates and assigns all aspects of the deputy inspectors' daily workload including field data collection, organization, and survey of workload quality and quantity.

Reviews and approves deputy inspectors' daily field reports, daily itineraries, violation notices, and other documentation.Coordinates regular meetings with the Manager and staff to review and discuss productivity, inspection efficiencies, training, changes to any rules, regulations, process modifications, etc.Manages subordinates requests for leave; (i.e.

benefit, sick, short-term) and handle workplace injury reports.Prepares, coordinates and conducts training of new deputy inspection staff and perform on-going training for existing inspection staff.

Training may be coordinated with the State of Indiana Weights and Measures Program.Serves as liaison between the City of Indianapolis, the State of Indiana Weights and Measures Program and other City and County Weights and Measures Inspectors.Visits stores, markets, warehouses, wholesale houses, gas stations and other establishments to test and verify the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices for products by using standard weights and measures devices and calibrated containers to test fluid.Seals pumps, metering devices and scales when found to be accurate within the allowable tolerances.Orders faulty measuring and weighing devices repaired and/or replaced depending on the condition and reparability of the device.Removes and/or orders removed from sale those products not meeting the volume, weight or count as declared on the package label.Represents the Department of Code Enforcement and answer questions from City and County staff, the business community, and the Public relative to weights and measures.Creates, maintains, and provides monthly and annual weights and measure performance/activity reports.Attends and successfully completes any required training courses.Performs monthly Employee Vehicle inspections and coordinate with the Bureau of Logistics to ensure fleet is being properly maintained.Testifies and presents evidence in court and/or at administrative hearings as necessary.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field, three (3) years previous experience and /or training that includes increasing responsibility in weights and measures enforcement, code enforcement, public administration, or any other related area or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the required duties and responsibilities.

Employee in this position receives direction from the Manager of the Bureau of Property Safety and Maintenance Services. Familiarity with City/County streets and the ability to read maps.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, strong computer and office equipment skills, the ability to develop staff, and a general understanding of the weights and measure guidelines defined in Agriculture and Markets Law, Rules, Regulations, State and Local Statues, and the Revised Code of the City of Indianapolis-Marion County Ordinance.

Ability to use 100 gallon prover, various weight kits to test scales, gas meters, other liquid measuring devices, packages and measure graphs.

Ability to lift a 50-pound weight and full five gallon prover. Ability to perform basic mathematical and statistical computations.

Must obtain and hold a valid Indiana Driver's license and have the ability to operate a City vehicle.

Ability to obtain and hold within 60 days of hire Special Police Authority through the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD).

Ability to use special police powers for the seizure or equipment; special police powers are granted to inspectors of weights and measures by IC 24-6-38.

Ability to obtain and hold within 24 months of hire weights and measures certification from the State of Indiana Weights and Measures Program, as required by IC 24-6-3-6.

Certification requires passing a written examination on weights and measures regulations and testing procedures.

Must be Marion County residence within six (6) months from date of hire.Incumbent must certify in the appropriate, approved disciplines as prescribed by the Director of Code Enforcement to maintain employment.

Additional Information A portion of the time is spent supervising field inspectors and conducting field inspections. Remaining time/work is performed in a standard office environment.

While conducting/supervising inspections it may require the incumbent to walk over rough uneven terrain surfaces, walk up stairs, jump over trenches and other obstacles, and work in a variety of weather conditions.

Incumbent should have acceptable vision that will allow driving at night, and inspect property and places with lower light level.If your qualifications meet the requirements of the posted position, your application will be referred to the hiring agency.

Once the agency receives your application, all further communication during the interview and selection process will be handled directly BY THE AGENCY.

It is IMPERATIVE that you record the contact information of the individual who is scheduling your interview.

City-County HR will not have access to this information, is not involved in the interview or selection process, and can only confirm whether an application has been referred.

After selection of the successful candidate, an official offer of employment will be made by HR.