To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Boone County provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Incumbent serves as Weights and Measures Inspector for Boone County Weights and Measures department, responsible for inspecting, weighing, and measuring devices used for sale of goods, and enforcing standards established by State of Indiana.Conducts periodic on-site inspections and testing of weighing, measuring, and timing devices of businesses selling commodities or services by weight, measure, volume, or time, including, but not limited to, gas stations, grocery stores, hardware stores, school cafeterias, and grain elevators. Affixes approved seal to equipment as appropriate. Conducts follow-up inspections as desired, ensuring proper resolution of violations and taking additional action as situations demand, including removing items in violation from shelves, confiscating equipment, or closing businesses. Performs representative sample checks of pre-packaged goods, including weighing packages to verify reported weight and tare allowances, and reviewing labels to ensure complete and accurate compliance with labeling codes. Monitors new establishments and/or additions of weighing and measuring devices to established businesses, ensuring proper registration, initial inspections, and updating department records to ensure proper monitoring. Responds to complaints and inspection requests from members of the public, evaluating problems and conducting inspections when necessary to verify violations. Assists State with octane testing, including collecting samples, picking target stations, and answering complaints. Maintains various records and files, including vehicle fuel, maintenance, and mileage records, and inspection and violation records. Monitors inventory of office supplies, ordering and/or purchasing as needed. Prepares and submits a variety of required reports to Commissioners and State of Indiana. Attends meetings, seminars, and training sessions to review changes in applicable laws and regulations, and receiving training for new testing or inspection equipment and techniques. Prepares and presents public presentations as requested. Performs related duties as assigned.High school diploma or GED. Possession of state certification as weights and measures inspector, or ability to obtain required certification within the specified time. Thorough knowledge of all federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing use and maintenance of weighing and measuring devices, and ability to properly enforce governing laws. Thorough knowledge of the appropriate use and maintenance of a variety of electronic, manual, or computerized measuring and testing devices, and ability to perform appropriate inspection and testing duties and performing arithmetic calculations. Working knowledge of County geography and ability to plan and layout assigned work. Knowledge of budget preparations and administration, and ability to prepare and maintain numerous reports, logs, and documents. Knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare various reports as required. Ability to properly operate a variety of standard office/department equipment, including telephone, typewriter, copier, calculator, pager, and vehicle. Ability understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions, and present findings in oral or written form. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, state personnel, business owners, and members of the public, includi
