**Working Title: Trainee-Weights & Measures Investigator** **Job Class: Weights & Measures Investigator 2** **Agency: Commerce Department** + **Job ID** : 83889 + **Location** : Southern Minnesota + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Trainee + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/05/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/18/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Commerce Dept / Commerce-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : Weights & Measures Office + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Thursday + **Travel Required** : Yes + **Salary Range:** + **Trainee:** $26.84 / hourly + **W&M investigator 2:** $27.49 - 39.57 / hourly; $57,399 - 82,622 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME + **Work Area** : Southern MN + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. **What is the work:** To enforce, by inspecting, testing, and monitoring, the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 239, and the provisions of Minnesota Code of Agency Rules, Chapter 7601, as they relate primarily to the inspection of volumetric measuring devices and mass flow devices, linear measuring equipment, light capacity scales, prepackaged consumer goods, agriculture and industrial equipment, and petroleum products. **Training:** This trainee position will last for 3-6 months with a salary of **$26.84/hr** . Training will initially be at the Weights and Measures office in Burnsville but will quickly transition to field training with experienced investigators throughout the state. Overnight travel will be required during the training period. Successful passing of the training period will involve passing both written exams and field exams on NIST Handbook 44 and state weights & measures law, as well as demonstrating the ability to safely and correctly perform field evaluations. Upon successful completion of the training program, the employee will be appointed to the Weights and Measures Investigator 2 position. **Where you work:** The position's work area includes the southern half of the state. Your workstation will be located in the south metro. Daily duties will consist of carrying out inspections and performance-based testing on high flow meters at refineries, terminals, ethanol plants, airports, and bulk fuel facilities, low volume meters at gas stations and other fueling points, scale inspections at grocery stores and other commercial businesses, and package inspections primarily at grocery stores. Inspections are typically in the presence of meter owners/operators. **Travel:** This position will require 30-40% overnight travel throughout the year. Overnight travel consists of leaving your workstation on Monday morning, traveling to a location to conduct inspections, staying in a hotel Monday - Thursday, and returning to your workstation at the end of the day on Thursday. You are reimbursed for hotel and meal cost. **Minimum Qualifications** + High school diploma or GED + Valid Class D driver's license with clean driving record (as denoted on your resume) + Math skills (while numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios & use of geometric formulas) sufficient to understand and solve basic volumetric equations and correctly apply measurement methods. (To be verified with a test at first interview) + Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook) **Preferred Qualifications** + College or technical coursework in Mathematics or Science + Experience in any aspect of the petroleum industry (Retail Motor Fuel Dispensers, Vehicle Tank Meters, Mass Flow Meters, High Volume Meters, etc.) + Mechanical Experience (i.e., vehicle maintenance) + Knowledge of NIST Handbook 44, MN Statute 239, Department of Commerce Rules 7601 as they relate to weighing and measuring equipment + Experience in any aspect of the scale industry + Experience working a route (delivery, sales, etc.) **Physical Requirements** These inspections and performance-based tests can be physically demanding and may include repeated bending, lifting, and carrying of 50 lb. loads and will be conducted outdoors, in all weather conditions, year-round. **Additional Requirements** Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers' license check prior to appointment. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.