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Weights and Measures inspectors protect both the buyers and sellers' interests by providing equity in the marketplace. Being part of a team of inspectors, you would be performing the various inspections throughout the state of Illinois. In addition, you would investigate consumer complaints about shortages or unfair practices and educate the buyer and seller generally as to their rights provided by the Weights and Measures Act. The Products and Standards team inspect 145,000 devices annually. This position offers an excellent beginning salary and benefits. We invite all qualified applicants to apply. The Bureau of Weights and Measures' primary responsibility is to protect the citizens and merchants of Illinois through numerous and varied enforcement activities. The delivery of full weights and measures and the elimination of fraud and misrepresentation in commercial transactions have been objectives of this program since its inception. 

• Under direct supervision, participates in an agency approved training program of six to twelve months duration in the inspection and investigation of products sold on the basis of weight, measure or count; receives training and orientation in inspection techniques, testing commercially used weighting and measuring devices, inspecting prepackaged commodities and inspecting scanning devices; receives training and performs controlled assignments under close supervision of the line supervisor or experienced inspector, e.g., Stage II Vapor Recovery inspections, collection of motor fuel samples for quality analysis, calibration of regulatory and industry standards of mass, volume and linear measure in the Metrology Laboratory; receives training in the Grain Moisture Meter Testing Laboratory; inspects and grades eggs for quality assurance.
• Travels to participate in on-the-job training and orientation using test standards and associated equipment using inspection techniques.
• Participates in on-the-job training and orientation on maintaining records, such as accounts of daily activities.
• Travels to attend meetings and workshops to obtain knowledge of proper inspection procedures and administrative policies.
• Operates and Maintains vehicle, testing and office equipment.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years of college, preferably with coursework in fields relating to business, management, or communications.

• Prefers the possession of a Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement.
• Prefers working knowledge of mathematics to determine designated tolerances and tare allowances.
• Prefers experience testing commercially used weighing and measuring devices.
• Prefers experience enforcing regulations based on established procedures/guidelines.
• Prefers experience accurately filling out forms and reports.
• Prefers experience following instructions and established departmental policy.
• Prefers experience communicating with associates, businesses and the general public regarding departmental standards, procedures, and regulatory information.
• Prefers experience testifying in a court of law or administrative hearings regarding inspections or investigations.

• Requires completion of a name-based background screening and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to successfully pass a preemployment physical and the ability to pass random drug and alcohol screenings.
• Requires ability to travel in performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid Class B or higher with airbrake endorsement commercial driver's license or the ability to obtain one. Overnight Travel may be required (employee must pay for lodging and personal expenses while on travel status until reimbursed)
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires the ability to sustain long periods of city and highway driving and the ability to climb, work in an environment with dust, chemicals, motor fuel, livestock, and refrigerated areas during all seasons.
• This position requires residency in one of the following counties and incumbent will be required to
  work from their home location as a base of daily operational headquarters to service their
  designated worksites: Lasalle, Livingston or Grundy.