Compliance Specialist 2 (Inspector) Job at Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture Bend, OR
$4,259 - $6,528 a month
Initial Posting Date:
05/08/2023
Application Deadline:
05/21/2023
Agency:
Department of Agriculture
Salary Range:
$4,259 - $6,528
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Compliance Specialist 2 (Inspector)
Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking to hire a talented and dedicated Compliance Specialist 2 with an (Underfill Option) to support the Weights and Measures Program as Weights and Measures Field Inspectors. If you believe that you are a good candidate for this position, then look no further and apply.
What you’ll be doing
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As the Compliance Specialist 2 you are primarily responsible for enforcing nationally accepted legal standards for the design, accuracy, and suitability of weighing and measuring equipment used in commerce. To this end, the Weights and Measures Field Inspector routinely performs onsite inspection and testing of commercial weighing and measuring equipment using department issued testing equipment including standard field test weights and meter proving equipment. The Weights and Measures Field Inspector works directly with business owners, managers, device operators, etc. to; gain access to and to test measuring equipment within their assigned territory; to investigate consumer complaints related to commercial weighing and measuring equipment; and to attain voluntary compliance with Oregon’s weights and measures laws and regulations. Additional duties of the Weights and Measures Field Inspector include enforcement of Oregon’s ethanol and biodiesel mandates and its motor fuel quality regulations.
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Driving vehicles with manual transmissions.
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Towing trailers and other vehicles.
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Working outdoors in all weather.
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Frequent and routine lifting and moving of up to 500 lbs. of 25 lbs. weights by hand.
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Frequent and routine lifting and moving of 5-gallon measures filled with petroleum products weighing approximately 50 lbs. each.
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Working with propane and other flammable liquids including gasoline and diesel fuel and their fumes.
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This position will occasionally involve exposure to various insects, rodents, reptiles, and domestic animals on the worksite including, but not limited to, wasps, hornets, rats, and dogs.
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This position requires daily contact with the public who will occasionally be angry, hostile, or otherwise challenging.
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This position requires the operation of vehicles equipped with air brakes and manual transmissions requiring at least a class B commercial driver’s license (56,000 lbs. GVWR) to operate.
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Must have a current and valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
The Compliance Specialist 2 position will a be permanent full-time position, based in Pendleton, OR covering northeastern Oregon including the counties of Grant, Umatilla, Union, and Wallowa.
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What we’re looking for:
At least two years’ experience in any of the following:
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weights and measures compliance inspection work,
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installing, testing, and servicing of scales, meters, or propane equipment,
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law enforcement experience,
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performing regulatory compliance auditing or inspections, or
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route delivery or service work with responsibility for maintaining customer accounts.
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A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Relevant college or vocational training in science, engineering, equipment/systems inspection, and repair may be accepted in lieu of work experience.
Additional Requirement
Must have and maintain a valid Oregon Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License allowing operation of vehicles equipped with both air brakes and manual transmissions and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
Compliance Specialist 1 (Underfill)
An underfill option is available for candidates possessing a minimum of a Commercial Learner’s Permit and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
2 years’ experience in any of the following:
weights and measures compliance inspection work,
installing, testing, and servicing of scales, meters, or LPG equipment
performing regulatory compliance auditing or inspections
route delivery work with responsibility for maintaining customer accounts.
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2 years college-level coursework with technical emphasis including science, engineering, math, etc.
A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
How to apply:
Both a resume and cover letter are required to move to the next stage of consideration for this position.
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Ensure your application shows your relevant work experience and/or related education; this may be in the form of a filled-out application and/or through an attached resume.
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Upon submitting your application, please be sure to check your Workday account for additional tasks to complete such as questionnaires and to request veteran’s preferences (if applicable).
Learn more about the Oregon Department of Agriculture:
At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (
ODA
) we license, inspect, and test annually a wide variety of weighing and measuring equipment used in commerce in the State of Oregon including grocery store scales, gasoline dispensers, bulk fuel meters, shipping scales, industrial scales, propane meters, livestock scales, etc. The Weights and Measures Field Inspector has the responsibility of verifying both the accuracy and overall suitability of scales and meters regardless of size or application used in all business to business and direct to consumer transactions. The Weights and Measures Field Inspector applies motor fuel quality, labeling, and advertising standards to ensure that motor fuels offered for sale are accurately represented and meet with national standards for quality.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the desired attributes. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, please contact our human resources department to discuss your application.
What’s in it for you
The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent
medical, vision and dental
coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. More information is available from the
Public Employees Benefit Board
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Additional Information:
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Current state employees, please apply through your employee Workday account.
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Important: Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. The required application materials submitted at time of application will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit thePay Equity Projecthomepage.
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This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
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This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
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The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review theClassification and Compensationpage for more details, or you mayvisit our websitefor information on Pay Equity.
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United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9acceptable documents(See page 3) for employment verification.
Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need an accommodation for the recruitment process, please contact Lee Whiting at
lee.whiting@oda.oregon.gov
or call 503-986-4585.
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