State-Licensed Inspector of Weights and Measures

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR SFDPH CAREERS WEBSITE, SEE BELOW FOR DIRECT LINK TO APPLICATION.

https://careers.sf.gov/role/?id=3743990003703156

Inspections are performed primarily at off-site locations and may require a moderate degree of physical exertion including lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds; bending; stooping; climbing; crouching; reaching; kneeling; and manual dexterity.     

Under general supervision, class 6220 Inspector of Weights and Measures inspects and tests weighing and measuring devices, petroleum products, and packaged commodities for labeled content and retail price verification inspections; carries out, interprets, and enforces policies and procedures relative to inspection activities; regularly explains applicable laws, policies, rules and regulations to employees, businesses, and the public; and maintains records and prepares reports on inspection activities. The 6220 Inspector of Weights and Measures performs essential duties including, but not limited to the following: 

• Investigates complaints concerning illegal weights and measures practices; 
• Conducts field tests of various weighing and measuring devices; 
• Inspects pre-packaged meats and other packaged commodities; 
• Enforces state and county laws related to weights and measures by issuing warning notices and citations; 
• Takes samples of gasoline and other petroleum products; 
• Answers questions from the general public related to weights and measures; serves as a source of information and maintains good public relations; 
• Assists with annually calibrating all field standards and on-the-job training; and 
• Writes daily inspection reports and investigative reports, as required by law. 

How to qualify

⚠️Required Before Applying⚠️

• Licenses
  • CDFA
    • Possession of any two (2) of the required three (3) valid County Weights and Measures Inspector Licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture:
      • Weight Verification License;
      • Measurement Verification License;
      • Transaction and Product Verification License
  • CADMV
    • Possession of a valid California Driver's License
• Physical Ability
  • Able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds*

*These qualifications contain Special Conditions that may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this class code.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.