Compliance Inspector I W&M (2024)

The purpose of thisposition is to ensure equity in commercial transactions between buyers andsellers of commodities, goods, and services pursuant to the requirement ofTitle 11, Agriculture Article Annotated Code of Maryland which is Maryland’sWeights and Measures Law.

Work will primarily be performed in Calvert,Charles, and Saint Mary’s Counties.

This position is emergency essential.

Train to routinely inspect, and test, and initiatedirected enforcement action on common and less complex small, medium, and largecapacity scales and to verify compliance with specifications, tolerances, andtechnical requirements adopted in the National Institute of Standards andTechnology (NIST) Handbook 44.

Train to routinely inspect, test, and initiatedirected enforcement action on common and less complex small liquid measuringdevices, and vehicle tank meters, and to verify compliance with specifications,tolerances, and technical requirements adopted in NIST Handbook 44.

Train to routinely inspect, test, and initiatedirected enforcement action on random and standard packaging. Ensure net content and compliances withlabeling requirements and method of sale of commodities Follow prescribed testing procedures asadopted in NIST Handbook 133 and NIST Handbook 130. In conjunction with the Annotated Code ofMaryland Agriculture Title 11 and Maryland COMAR Title 15.

Train to complete all inspection report formsassociated with evaluated inspection activities. Complete all forms of activities associatedwith program administrative requirements.

Train to conduct investigations in response to generalconsumer complaints and may assist in more complex or specific inquiries thatallege incorrect weight or measure or the misuse of devices.

Train to follow procedures, guidelines, andenforcement actions published in Maryland’s EPO and the Field Inspection StaffWork Plan in regard to directed enforcement action, that encompasses deviceapproval, rejection, condemnation, stop use, random weight packages ordered offsale and standard packages issued a stop remove order. Any enforcement action may result in civilaction and or criminal action.

Train to inspect Weights and Measures deviceregistration certificate to ensure information is correct and device type andnumbers are accurate. Follow programprocedures for registering businesses and making corrections. Issue new registration applications asneeded.

Perform inspections as assigned on common and lesscomplex weighing or measuring devices (e.g., linear measuring devices, drymeasures, and grain moisture meters).

By following prescribed testing procedures in NISTHandbook 112 Examination Procedures Outline (EPO) and utilization of devicespecific technical information from the National Conference on Weights andMeasures (NSWM), National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) Certificate ofConformance (CC). Following directedenforcement action in Maryland’s Examination Procedures Outline, and theprogram’s Field Inspection Staff Work Plan.

Education: Graduation from an accredited highschool or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year experience in performinginspections or investigations or taking enforcement action to ensure compliancewith a set of standards, regulations, or laws.

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute fifteen credit hours in physicalsciences; chemistry; mathematics; engineering, or law enforcement at anaccredited college or university for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience non-commissioned officer in quality assurance, inspection andgrading classification or quality assurance, inspection and grading specialtycodes in the agricultural commodity grading field of work on a year-for-yearbasis for the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess anyof the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specificinformation on your application regardingyour qualifications.

Experience testing of weighing and measuring devices

Experience conducting investigations in response toconsumer complaints

Experience enforcing laws and regulations

Experience with using Microsoft 365 (Word and Excel),and Google Mail

Employees in this classification may be assignedto any county or region of the State and may be required to establish residencewithin their assigned geographic area.

This position is EmergencyEssential.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective)qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be arating of your application based on your education, training, and experience asthey relate to the requirements of the position.Therefore, it isessential that you provide complete and accurate information on yourapplication. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified,Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment)list for at least one year. Theresulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similarpositions in this or other State agencies.

Please report all related education, experience,dates, and hours of work.Clearly indicate your college degree and majoron your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S.,any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation forequivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to startingemployment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closingdate.Information submitted after this date will not be added.Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.Resumes will not beaccepted in lieu of a completed application.

The assessment mayconsist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to therequirements of the position.It is important that you provide completeand accurate information on your application.Please report all experienceand education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process isSTRONGLYpreferred. Ifyou are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper applicationto:Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office, Room 304,50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401. All paper applicationsmust be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.(Postmarks not accepted.) Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completingthe online or paper application.

If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas ortranscripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with yourapplication. If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver orfax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831).

For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: StaceySummers 410-841-5842 orstacey.summers@maryland.gov. TTY Users: callvia Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates areencouraged to apply.We thank our Veterans for their service to ourcountry.