Recruitment: REF60901D
Published: August 14, 2026
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Department: Public Health
Job class:
6220-Inspector Of Weights And Measures
Salary range: $98,514.00 - $119,730.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type:
Position Based Test
Rule:
Rule of 3
List type:
Entrance
About:
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.
This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A . Learn more about the City’s hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/
Application Opening: Friday, August 14, 2026
Application Deadline: Application filing will close on or after Friday, August 28, 2026
Salary: $98,514 - $119,730 annually ( https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=6220 )
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
Recruitment ID: PBT-6220-
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Becoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for the City, you’re choosing a job with purpose.
The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. Individuals interested in joining SFDPH should expect to work in person across these settings.
The San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.
START with this REQUIRED EXAM ✅: https://forms.gle/HsW1fSa8M69ZqDiQA
Then , submit an online application.
Role description
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.
Nature of Work: 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.
How to qualify
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;
AND Possession of a valid California Driver License.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).
Verification of Education and Experience:
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/ .
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
What else should I know?
Selection Procedures :
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following.
Training and Experience Examination: (Weight 100%)
The Training and Experience (T&E) is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to:
Knowledge of
Weighing and measuring devices refers to the construction, maintenance, and operations of scales, meters, standards of weights and measures, and other devices used in field work in the marketplace
State and local laws pertaining to weights and measures as described in the Business and Professions Code and the California Administrative Code.
Ability to:
Inspect weighing and measuring devices to inspect and test weighing and measuring devices for accuracy within established tolerance limits and for compliance with specifications and requirements
Use proper investigative techniques to gather facts, analyze situations to note precise measures and quantities accurately and expediently, and take appropriate enforcement actions
Verbally communicate effectively with staff personnel, merchants, owners, and employees of business establishments, the general public, and others
Express ideas clearly in a written format with correct grammatical form for daily inspection reports, investigative reports, notices of violation and citations
Relate effectively to merchants, managers, and employees of business establishments and the general public, including the ability to suggest changes, handle complaints, turn down requests, and to deal with escalated and stressful situations
Candidates must achieve a passing score on the T&E exam to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score.
Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of Three (3) Scores.
Eligible List/Score Report :
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city’s Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments.
