Description of Work

This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. ***

The Standards Division is a regulatory agency responsible for enforcing the North Carolina Weights and Measures Act (G.S. 81A), the Gasoline and Oil Inspection Law (G.S. 119), and the LP-Gas Inspection Law (G.S. 119 Article 5).

Position involves standardized inspection and regulatory work in the State Weights & Measures inspection program. Duties involve the inspection of scales and price scanning systems used in retail trade for conformance to specification of design and construction, inspection of pre-packaged items for correct net weight content, labeling and computation. Inspection of motor fuels dispensers for conformance to specification of design and construction, testing of measurements and computations, possibly making minor repairs.

Must reside within territory which includes the following counties: Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, Vance, Warren

Note* A math test will be administered as part of the interview process.

A pre-employment fitness for duty test will be conducted at the expense of the Standards Division.

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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

Ability to communicate both in oral and written form in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships with wholesalers, retailers, and other persons engaged in the use and operation of weighting and measuring devices that are being regulated. Prefer experience learning and interpreting laws and regulations.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to do basic math.
Ability to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds.
Must possess a valid NC CDL driver’s license and provide a current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

The selected candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment fitness for duty/ drug screening at the department’s expense.

Math Test will be administered as part of interview process**

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

High school or General Education Development (GED) and three years of related work experience in the gas and oil industry or the scale industry; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.

Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *

Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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Do you currently possess, or can you obtain by date of employment, a valid NC CDL driver’s license?

02

Do you live or are you willing to relocate at your own expense to one of the following counties within the work territory? Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, Vance, Warren

03

Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean that you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the job for which you are applying).

04

If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered "no" enter NA

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To the best of your knowledge, have you or a company that you have worked for been given a warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or a settlement agreement by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or one of its divisions while you were employed with that company?

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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain the nature of the warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or settlement agreement, the date, and how it was resolved if you have knowledge of that information. If you answered "No", please type N/A.

Required Question

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