State of Alaska
Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee/1/2 Flex (PCN 085005)
State of Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812
Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee/1/2 Flex (PCN 085005)
Posted 1 week ago
Base Salary Information
Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee: $24.15 per hour
Weights and Measures Inspector 1: $27.46 per hour
Weights and Measures Inspector 2: $31.54 per hour
What You Will Be Doing Perform tests on scales and meters to ensure compliance with Alaska's Weights and Measures Act. Test, inspect, and enforce standards for commercial sales in industries such as fishing, mining, construction, fuel, and more.
As a Trainee: supervised on‑job training and limited device types.
As an Inspector 1: full range of testing for all device types, with supervised training on larger/complex types.
As an Inspector 2: full range of testing for all device types, instruction and training to Trainees and Inspectors 1.
Qualifications by Level Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee
High School Diploma or equivalent.
One‑year experience in:
Installation, maintenance, or repair of weighing/ measuring devices;
Installation, maintenance, or repair of liquid measuring devices;
Employment using commercial weighing or measuring devices.
Class B or A Alaska Commercial Driver’s License required (conditional hire approval possible within 180 days).
Physical: moderate lifting up to 50 lb.
Weights and Measures Inspector 1
Possession of an Alaska commercial driver’s license (Type A or B).
EITHER:
One year of weights and measures inspection experience with the State of Alaska or equivalent;
Satisfactory completion of the departmental training program;
Three years of experience in installation, maintenance, or repair of weighing/ measuring devices or liquid measuring devices or managerial experience in the wholesale or retail food industry.
Weights and Measures Inspector 2
Possession of an Alaska commercial driver’s license (Type A or B).
EITHER:
Two years of weights and measures inspection experience with the State of Alaska or equivalent;
Four years of experience in installation, maintenance, or repair of weighing/ measuring devices or liquid measuring devices or managerial experience in the wholesale or retail food industry.
Other Requirements
Type A or B commercial driver’s license required. Employees holding the license will be subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
At interview, applicants must submit:
Three professional references with contact information;
Two most recent performance evaluations;
A copy of the Commercial Driver’s License (if available).
Employment is flexibly staffed; the position will be filled at the most appropriate level based on training and experience.
Benefits Career growth opportunities, professional development, training programs, mentorship, diverse work environment, generous benefits package and retirement plan. More info: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.
Working Environment Fairbanks. Work may involve remote locations and urban centers; adapt to rugged terrain and extreme weather. Responsibilities include maintaining roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities.
Contact Marjory “Gidget” Sanders, Measurement Standards Supervisor Phone: 907-365-1240 Email: marjory.sanders@alaska.gov
EEO Statement The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodation requests, call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973.
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Base Salary Information
Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee: $24.15 per hour
Weights and Measures Inspector 1: $27.46 per hour
Weights and Measures Inspector 2: $31.54 per hour
What You Will Be Doing Perform tests on scales and meters to ensure compliance with Alaska's Weights and Measures Act. Test, inspect, and enforce standards for commercial sales in industries such as fishing, mining, construction, fuel, and more.
As a Trainee: supervised on‑job training and limited device types.
As an Inspector 1: full range of testing for all device types, with supervised training on larger/complex types.
As an Inspector 2: full range of testing for all device types, instruction and training to Trainees and Inspectors 1.
Qualifications by Level Weights and Measures Inspector Trainee
High School Diploma or equivalent.
One‑year experience in:
Installation, maintenance, or repair of weighing/ measuring devices;
Installation, maintenance, or repair of liquid measuring devices;
Employment using commercial weighing or measuring devices.
Class B or A Alaska Commercial Driver’s License required (conditional hire approval possible within 180 days).
Physical: moderate lifting up to 50 lb.
Weights and Measures Inspector 1
Possession of an Alaska commercial driver’s license (Type A or B).
EITHER:
One year of weights and measures inspection experience with the State of Alaska or equivalent;
Satisfactory completion of the departmental training program;
Three years of experience in installation, maintenance, or repair of weighing/ measuring devices or liquid measuring devices or managerial experience in the wholesale or retail food industry.
Weights and Measures Inspector 2
Possession of an Alaska commercial driver’s license (Type A or B).
EITHER:
Two years of weights and measures inspection experience with the State of Alaska or equivalent;
Four years of experience in installation, maintenance, or repair of weighing/ measuring devices or liquid measuring devices or managerial experience in the wholesale or retail food industry.
Other Requirements
Type A or B commercial driver’s license required. Employees holding the license will be subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
At interview, applicants must submit:
Three professional references with contact information;
Two most recent performance evaluations;
A copy of the Commercial Driver’s License (if available).
Employment is flexibly staffed; the position will be filled at the most appropriate level based on training and experience.
Benefits Career growth opportunities, professional development, training programs, mentorship, diverse work environment, generous benefits package and retirement plan. More info: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.
Working Environment Fairbanks. Work may involve remote locations and urban centers; adapt to rugged terrain and extreme weather. Responsibilities include maintaining roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities.
Contact Marjory “Gidget” Sanders, Measurement Standards Supervisor Phone: 907-365-1240 Email: marjory.sanders@alaska.gov
EEO Statement The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodation requests, call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973.
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