Remote Agricultural Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Weights and Measures Services Division is recruiting for an Investigator in the West Valley and surrounding area.
The primary mission of the Weights and Measures Services Division ("Division") is to promote equity and fairness in Arizona commerce by regulating and supporting businesses in a manner that protects both the interests of the business and the consumer. The Division carries out this mission by:
Maintaining the mass and volume reference standards of the state in accordance with requirements established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST");
Licensing commercial weighing and measuring devices used in Arizona;
Licensing service agencies, representatives, and Public Weighmasters who conduct business in Arizona;
Administering inspection programs that ensure equity in the marketplace and/or protect air quality;
Inspecting and testing commercial weighing and measuring devices and enforcing the statutes, rules, and regulations governing their use.
Extensive travel is required within your assigned work district and occasionally throughout Arizona. Domestic travel may be required to attend professional training programs in other areas of the United States.
Your workload may require you to work outdoors up to 80% of the time. You must be able to lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
You must be comfortable with operating motor vehicles as large as ton pickup trucks or larger and have the experience or ability to operate a vehicle towing a trailer.
You must be comfortable with documenting up to 100% of your workload on the computer through the use of Windows-based and web-based applications.
You must be able to make independent and educated decisions regarding enforcement action as the result of non-compliance, and have the ability to implement these actions even in challenging situations.
This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Duties to include but not limited to:
Conduct on-site independent or team-based inspections, audits, and/or investigations to determine compliance with federal and state requirements relating to programs administered by the Division.
Sample and perform basic analysis of motor fuels sold at retail or distributed at fuel terminals to ensure compliance with federal and state motor fuel specifications.
Conduct independent or witnessed inspections of gasoline vapor recovery systems (Phoenix and Tucson areas only) to ensure compliance with federal and state air quality requirements.
Issue enforcement action as authorized by Arizona Revised Statutes to include Administrative Orders and compliance directives.
Interpret technical data to determine compliance with federal and state regulations based upon legal interpretation of NIST handbooks, California Air Resources Board ("CARB") Executive Orders and test procedures, and other technical documents.
Adhere to internal policies and procedures regarding performance of work duties.
Provide education to industry representatives and the public in regards to compliance with applicable weights and measures regulations.
Testify as an expert witness at Administrative Hearings or participate as a department representative in Informal Settlement Conferences.

Preferred Knowledge:
Knowledge of various units of measure for mass, volume, and pressure; Knowledge of mathematical unit conversions and standard deviation calculations; federal and state regulations and policies governing the installation and operation of commercial weighing devices; Arizona statutes and rules related to weights and measures; NIST Handbook 44, 130, and 133; commercial weighing and measuring device examination procedures as outlined by NIST; CARB Executive Orders and test procedures relating to gasoline vapor recovery systems; product labeling standards for packaged commodities; evidence collection and case documentation; chain of custody procedures; proper handling, storage, and transportation of motor fuel samples.
Preferred Skills:
Skilled at interpreting federal and state rules and regulations; written and verbal communication; developing professional relationships and effective interpersonal relationships; report writing and investigation techniques; use of Windows-based computer hardware and software.
Ability to:
Work independently and prioritize workload with minimal supervision; maintain professional working relationships with internal and external customers; develop business relationships with individuals from law enforcement, regulatory, or tribal agencies; work in a variety of environmental and/or weather conditions including extreme temperatures and/or direct sunlight; stand or sit for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements and/or tasks; interpret address numbering systems within your assigned district; obtain and/or interpret driving directions either through web-based map applications and/or written or verbal instructions.

Previous experience working with weights and measures agencies
Possession of professional training certificates issued by the National Conference on Weights and Measures
Previous experience working outdoors
Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver's License

Valid Driver's License in good standing

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Agriculture offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System ("ASRS"). This is a mandatory condition of Employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in Arizona Revised Statutes. Current contribution rate is 11.98%. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Melissa Meek at mmeek@azda.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.