Weights & Measures Compliance Specialist Supervisor

AGRICULTURE - A Cornerstone of Washington's Economy

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities – from ensuring food safety to environmental protection – touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad.

The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1,000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. To learn more and view additional openings, please visit our Employment Page.

The Opportunity:
TheWSDA Weights and Measures Programpromotes marketplace equity in commercial transactions through testing and inspecting commercial devices, price verification, package inspection, public education, monitoring fuel quality, and investigating complaints. In addition, maintains the standards for mass, volume, and length in order to provide reliable measurement services for government and industry.

The Weights and Measures Supervisor is responsible for enforcing state and federal laws and regulations to protect consumers and to promote market place fairness. This position supervises other Weights & Measures Compliance Specialists and accompanies inspectors when dealing with difficult individuals or controversial regulatory actions. Supervisor positions works directly with the Program Manager to set program goals, developing proactive enforcement strategies and implementing new processes. This position provides high level technical assistance and provides expert advice to industry stakeholders and program staff.

This position has been approved for a home duty station located in Washington State. This position is expected to travel statewide regularly with up to five overnight stays. This position is non-represented.What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you/the Weights and Measures Supervisor will:

• Work directly with W&M Program Manager in setting program goals, developing enforcement strategies and implementing new processes.
• Supervise, instruct and assign work to weights and measures compliance specialists in field, participate in personnel decisions involving field staff including recommendations for hiring, assignment, promotion and discipline.
• Manage and set priorities for their assigned geographic area.
• Review reports prepared by subordinates for completeness and for use in legal proceedings; evaluate statistics and reports on staff and program productivity.
• Act as departmental expert in inspection and testing of weighing and measuring devices for accuracy, rechecks and tests scales, meters and other measuring devices where disputes arise, confiscates or condemns inaccurate devices, evaluates device audit trails for evidence of fraud.
• Investigate consumer complaints of short weight, count, or volume; gathers evidence and presents complaints against violators; testifies as state witness; orders short-weight, short-measure of short-count merchandise off sale.
• Travel to any area of state to provide training and assistance to field inspectors, licensees, device owners and other regulatory agencies.
• Independently conduct the most complex inspections; accompany lower level inspectors when dealing with difficult individuals or controversial regulatory actions.
• Develop new training based on the needs of weights and measures inspectors.

Who should apply?
Professionals with:

Three (3) years of experience as a weights and measures compliance specialist.

AND

One (1) year of Supervisory or Lead work experience.

AND

Four (4) years of experience in the design, inspection, maintenance, repair and/or installation of weighing or measuring devices with an Associate's degree or higher with major course work in mathematics, chemistry, physics, engineering, electronics, criminal justice, business administration or allied fields. Education may substitute for the required experience on a ratio of one year of college education being equivalent to six months of experience.

AND

Successful completion of National Conference on Weights and Measures professional certification exams appropriate to the inspections conducted by the program.

Note: A valid license to operate a motor vehicle is required. Positions in this class may require a Commercial Drivers' License (CDL).

In addition to the above qualifications, the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will make a candidate highly desirable:

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in the following: Mathematics, statistics, engineering, chemistry, physics, criminal justice, public administration or allied fields. Experience installing, repairing or calibrating scales and meter.

Employee Benefits:

• A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, and teleworking.
• WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits. State employment offers Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave; click here for more information.
• 12 paid Holidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.

How to apply:

You must complete your profile and answer the supplemental questions. In addition to completing the online application, and supplemental questions applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:

· Current resume detailing experience and education

· A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.

· Three professional references

By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.

Applications with comments "see attachments" will be considered incomplete.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at or email

The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. Applications received via e-mail will not be accepted in lieu of applying through the state's on-line recruitment system.

Equity at WSDA

The Department of Agriculture recognizes, appreciates, supports, embraces, and respects all cultural identities and backgrounds while we collaborate in authentic ways. We hire amazing people that share in the commitment to our Pro-Equity Anti-Racist (PEAR) strategic plan, our Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act implementation plan, and our unique needs and desires for belonging, respect, and inclusion. We value the growth and development of our team members by providing equitable access to resources and opportunities for continuous learning, improvement, and advancement.

We strive to hire, cultivate, and retain a productive and dedicated workforce that reflects the communities we serve while we are committed to a workplace that celebrates our differences and supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Contact Us

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact the Human Resource Office at

Prior to a new appointment into the Department of Agriculture, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.

Veteran's Preference: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

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