Weights & Measures at Boone County Government – Lebanon, Indiana

Responsible for conducting inspections of weighing and measuring devices in grain elevators, refineries, gravel pits, and stockyards to ensure compliance with established laws and regulations. Position reports to the Director of Capital Investments
Inspects and tests, using calibrated test weights and measures, commercial and law enforcement weighing devices; commercial liquid measuring devices; packaged commodities, and commercial liquefied petroleum gas measuring devices, to ensure accuracy and compliance with state laws and regulations.

Places the appropriate seal on accurate weighing and measuring devices.

Provides detailed explanations regarding law, policy, specifications and tolerances to affected parties.

Conducts investigations of consumer and industry complaints, gathers evidence, and prepares reports on alleged and/or confirmed violations of weights and measures laws and regulations involving complex systems and methods of sale.

Investigates complaints of suspected and/or confirmed violations of statutory requirements.

Recommends appropriate enforcement action against owners/operators found in violation of laws, standards, rules and regulations. Testifies, in court, in cases related to weights and measures laws and regulations.

Explains, verbally and in writing, weights and measures, laws, and regulations to owners/ operators of measuring and weighing devices and the public.

Conducts educational talks and demonstrations related to weights and measures laws and regulations.

Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with State Police personnel, other state department personnel, prosecuting attorneys, local law enforcement agencies, industry personnel and community agencies.

Prepares and/or maintains inspection and investigation reports, files, and written correspondence related to the work. Distributes reports to other enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and/or other parties.

Participates in annual technical training schools held by State Weights & Measures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.
High School diploma or GED required.

Ability to pass the Indiana State Board of Health, Division of Weights and Measures, examination.

Knowledge of the various types of weighing and measuring devices in common use.

Knowledge of applied mathematics; state weights and measures laws and regulations, inspection techniques and practices.

Knowledge of the methods of gathering legal evidence.

Knowledge of record keeping and report writing practices; basic investigative procedures.

Skill in the operation of mechanical testing equipment used in the work.

Ability to observe critically, obtain accurate data, maintain records, and prepare reports.

Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations relative to the work.

Ability to work effectively with industry personnel, other agencies, and local jurisdictions.

Ability to provide effective testimony in court.

Ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license.

Analytical skills.

Ability to work on multiple projects, handle a high-volume workload and meet deadlines.

Self-starter with ability to take a project from start to finish while working independently interface and communicate well with government officials, public and private organizations.
ADA Compliance

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and lightweight materials, up to 50 lbs. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Environmental Factors: Some tasks require the ability to physically exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. frequently for long periods to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects; ability to exert physical effort in sedentary to light work involving routine stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching; ability to work outside for long periods.

Boone County, Indiana, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.