Weights & Measures Inspector I

Salary : $59,550.40 - $76,003.20 Annually

Location : All Locations - San Luis Obispo County, CA

Job Type : Permanent - Hourly

Job Number : 0225PM-000824-01

Department : Agricultural Commissioner

Division : Agricultural Commissioner Administration

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

About the Position

Are you a detail-driven individual with a sharp eye for precision? Do you believe that every measurement, no matter how small, matters? If so, we need you on our team as a Weights and Measures Inspector I. This is your chance to be a key player in a critical part of the regulatory world, all while working in a dynamic and rewarding environment!

Classes in this series perform a wide variety of inspections to enforce provisions of the California Business and Professions Code, California Code of Regulations, and County Code pertaining to weights and measures and consumer protection activities to help ensure accuracy and conformance to the laws and regulations of commercial weighing and measuring devices, packaged goods, and business transactions and ensures consumer protection and equity in the marketplace. Inspections are in one or more of the following program areas : 1) weight verification, 2) measurement verification, 3) transaction and product verification, 4) petroleum and weighmaster inspections.

Typical Tasks and Representative Duties

Not in order of importance)

• Conducts inspections in any number of weights and measures program areas, as defined above, ranging from the inspection of commercial weighing and measuring devices to the inspection of point-of-sale systems for transactional accuracy.
• Verifies compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and local county ordinances.
• Investigates and takes appropriate action in response to inspections and complaints involving weights and measures programs.
• Responds to complaint or investigation requests by gathering, collecting, and analyzing available evidence and completing written investigative reports. Provides information, technical expertise, and support to other associated regulatory agencies.
• Reviews compliance with the California Business and Professions Code, California Code of Regulations, and other relevant codes and ordinances, including but not limited to, the issuance of notices of violation and off-sale orders.
• Implements follow-up compliance and enforcement actions, including but not limited to, the issuance of notices of violation and off-sale orders.
• Inspects, tests, seals, and condemns commercial weighing and measuring devices.
• Inspects and tests prepackaged commodities for compliance with packaging and labeling laws and regulations.
• Inspects point-of-sale systems for transactional accuracy and compliance with law.
• Inspects petroleum handling locations to enforce laws pertaining to transporting, storing, handling, selling, and advertising of petroleum products.
• Inspects, audits, and investigates weighmaster operations.
• Issues inspection certificates, notices of violation, and off-sale orders, and condemns weighing and measuring devices in accordance with applicable laws.
• Educates members of the public in the course of work and promotes commerce and fosters confidence in the marketplace.
• Operates and maintains specialized equipment.
• Performs other related work as required.

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The Ideal Candidate

Education and Experience

Or B : Experience in one or more of the following may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required college education on a year-for-year basis : Enforcement of weights and measures or agricultural laws; the inspection, maintenance, repair, or installation of weighing or measuring instruments or equipment; consumer protection or resolution of consumer complaints in a public or private consumer affairs agency; law enforcement or investigation work in a federal, state, or local jurisdiction; responsible quality control or quantity control work in the production of consumer commodities.

Licenses and Certificates

Must obtain and maintain one valid CDFA license as a County Weights and Measures Inspector within six months of appointment. The six-month requirement may be extended up to an additional six months at the discretion of the appointing authority.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com / careers / slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

Supplemental Information

Please note : The list of eligible candidates resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies, including full-time, part-time, temporary, substitute, and limited term opportunities throughout the County. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.

Veteran's Preference Points

If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.

Make a Difference

Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.

Compensation and Benefits

Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.

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The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through : childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.

Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates :

The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465.

Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions :

The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or 'cafeteria' contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages.

To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria),

Learning and Development

The County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings.

Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include :

Student Loan Forgiveness

Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

County employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans.

Homebuyer assistance program

Employees have access to the "Assist-to-Own" program sponsored by to get a loan for the down payment.

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As described in the job description under the typical tasks and representativeduties, this position requires accurate and ongoing report writing. Describe anyexperience you have documenting observations or preparing detailed reports.

Describe any experience you have, whether work-related or otherwise, performingprecision measurements or working with equipment. For example, have youworked in a laboratory, mechanical, agricultural, or industrial setting? Have youused tools or machinery that required you to operate, maintain or perform accuratemeasurements? Please include any relevant experience that may apply.

Describe a time, either in your career or throughout your educational experience,where you were required to work in inclement weather conditions (heat, cold,wind / rain) and / or exposed to volatile substances (fuels, oils, compressed gases) inthe course of your duties.

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Salary : $59,550 - $76,003