Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee/1/2 Flex (PCN 085005)

Full Job Description

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Division of Measurement Standards & Commercial Vehicle Compliance (MSCVC) is looking for a Weights & Measures Inspector Trainee/1/2 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

BASE SALARY INFORMATION

Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee - $24.15 hourly

Weights and Measures inspector 1 - $27.46 hourly

Weights and Measures Inspector 2 - $31.54 hourly

What you will be doing:In this position, you will work with industry standards to perform tests on retail scales, medium and large capacity scales, fishing industry scales, vehicle scales, retail motor fuel dispensers, medium and large meters and vehicle tank meters, to ensure compliance with Alaska’s Weights and Measures Act.

These tests ensure accuracy in commercial sales for commodities sold in industries, including fishing, mining, construction, fuel, and more.

Your ability to test and inspect devices provides marketplace confidence and equity in trade for all Alaskans.

As an Inspector Trainee, you will be provided supervised on-the-job training to perform a range of weights and measures testing, inspection and enforcement of limited device types.

As an Inspector 1, you will conduct a full range of testing, inspection and enforcement on all device types. You will also receive supervised training on the larger and more complex device types.

As an Inspector 2, you will conduct a full range of testing, inspection and enforcement on all device types including large device types and more complex types.

You will also provide instruction and training to Inspector Trainees and the Inspector 1 positions as assigned.

Our organization, mission, and culture:The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving.

We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges.

We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed.

Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

The benefits of joining our team:Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront.

As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder.

The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields.

With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results.

We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public.

A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.The working environment you can expect:This position is located in Fairbanks.

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment.

With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs.

Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes.

This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following

link: http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Requirements

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required qualifications for the job class.

Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee

High School Diploma or the equivalentANDOne year of experience in one or more of the following:1) installation, maintenance, or repair of weighing and measuring devices;2) installation, maintenance, or repair of liquid measuring devices;3) employment using commercial weighing or measuring devices.Special Note:Special Requirement:As a condition of continued employment incumbents must obtain a Type A or B commercial driver's license within six months of hire.

Employees holding a commercial drivers license will be subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing.

Note: Requires moderate physical labor which includes lifting and carrying weights up to 50 pounds.

Weights and Measures Inspector 1

Possession of an Alaska commercial driver's license (Type A or Type B)
AND EITHER
(1) One year of weights and measures inspection experience with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere;
OR
(2) Satisfactory completion of the departmental training program;
OR
(3) Three years of experience in one or more of the following:
a) Installation, maintenance and repair of weighing and measuring devices.
b) Installation, maintenance and repair of liquid measuring devices.
c) Managerial experience in the wholesale or retail food industry.

Weights and Measures Inspector 2

Possession of an Alaska commercial driver's license (Type A or Type B)
AND EITHER
(1) Two years of weights and measures inspection experience with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere;
OR
(2) Four years of experience in one or more of the following:
a) Installation, maintenance and repair of weighing and measuring devices.
b) Installation, maintenance and repair of liquid measuring devices.
c) Managerial experience in the wholesale or retail food industry.

Qualifications

At the time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED
This position requires the incumbent to possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) per federal regulations (49 CFR 383), to register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse prior to performing safety sensitive duties, and to provide consent to the Employer to review driver information in accordance with 49 CFR 382.

Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee

A Class B or A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for this position.

A conditional hire approval can be given to applicants that do not yet possess a CDL for the Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee level only.

This means that the proposed appointee must successfully obtain a Class B or A CDL within 180 days of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Weights and Measures Inspector 1 / 2

• A Class B or A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for this position. A conditional hire approval may not be given for the Weights and Measures Inspector 1 or Weights and Measures Inspector 2 levels.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY Selected candidates must comply with the DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and procedures and CANNOT start work in a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) position until Management Services or designee has received confirmation of the proposed appointee passing the required Pre-Employment drug test.

According to federal regulations, all violations and refusals will be maintained with the Federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse database.FLEXIBLY STAFFED This position is flexibly staffed.

This vacancy may be filled at either the Trainee, Inspector 1, or Inspector 2 level depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above.

Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at.

If filled at the Trainee level, promotion to the Level 1 will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process.

These questions may be a mix of written, multiple choice, and select all that apply questions.

The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education.

The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.EDUCATION To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualification/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application.

If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.

Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application.

(Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable.

If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.

education programs; or an accredited U.S.

state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.WORK EXPERIENCE If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met.

If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.

Noting “see resume or CV” or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.EEO STATEMENT The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O.

Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:

Name: Marjory “Gidget” Sanders, Measurement Standards Supervisor
Phone: 907-365-1240
Email: marjory.sanders@alaska.gov