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Job ID: 29719
Agency: Department of Public Safety
Location: Northeast Region; Aberdeen, Watertown
Salary: $22.69-$34.03 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: 12/30/2024

This is a Full-Time position with the . For more information on the , please visit https://dps.sd.gov/.

This position is primarily responsible for the heavy scale inspections within the state for the Inspections, Weights & Measures Program. The most qualified candidate will be located within either Aberdeen, Watertown or the northeast region to conduct inspections. Staff are responsible for ensuring equitable commerce by testing and inspecting weighing and measuring devices to ensure device accuracy. Staff will identify violations of conditions, discuss and explain violations with business owners; complete required reports to ensure compliance with State and Federal Rules and Regulations; as well as, ensure consumers are receiving fair and impartial treatment.

Working Conditions:
This position is for the Aberdeen, Watertown or northeastern area of the state. Required: general daily travel with some overnights. Applicants must be capable of reaching, grabbing, pulling, pushing, climbing, general lifting and some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.); conducting inspections during inclement weather conditions; exposure to hazardous substances, combustible materials, climbing in and out of scale truck multiple items during a single inspection (as well as multiple times per day) and cannot be afraid of heights.

Licenses and Certifications:
Incumbent must have a valid driver's license and have a Class A commercial drivers license (CDL) with Air Brakes. Employee will be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, follow up and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A mechanical aptitude; the ability to trouble shoot a variety of situations pertaining to public scale devices, as well as your own scale truck; have an understanding of the agricultural community; have the ability to communicate with the public, as well as being able to explain issues and the rules of the testing conducted; be self-motivated, organized and driven to meet deadlines

Knowledge of the following programs are beneficial but not required for the position:

Weights & Measures Program pertaining to scale and meter devices; understand laws and regulations applicable to inspections conducted by inspections staff; understand proper implementation of standard operating procedures (SOP's), knowledge of NIST Handbooks 44, 130 and 133 is helpful but not required.

Ability to:

• repetitively lift up to 50 pounds;
• add, subtract, multiply, divide, convert units of measurement and perform algebraic functions;
• read and comprehend written directions, policies, statutes and regulations;
• develop relationships with the public, other agencies, as well as our own inspectors;
• manage time;
• develop an efficient schedule;
• meet needs of agencies;
• address requests and problems as they arise, both effectively and professionally;
• maintain a valid commercial drivers license at all times;
• explain laws, regulations, SOP's and handbook requirements applicable to inspections conducted by office, inspectors and agencies served; able to make reasonable, logical decisions;
• determine priorities;
• handle special requests;
• determine workload priorities;
• work with a variety of personalities;
• handle challenging situations.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=U9
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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