Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field, three (3) years previous experience and /or training that includes increasing responsibility in weights and measures enforcement, code enforcement, public administration, or any other related area or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the required duties and responsibilities. Employee in this position receives direction from the Manager of the Bureau of Property Safety and Maintenance Services. Familiarity with City/County streets and the ability to read maps. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, strong computer and office equipment skills, the ability to develop staff, and a general understanding of the weights and measure guidelines defined in Agriculture and Markets Law, Rules, Regulations, State and Local Statues, and the Revised Code of the City of Indianapolis-Marion County Ordinance. Ability to use 100 gallon prover, various weight kits to test scales, gas meters, other liquid measuring devices, packages and measure graphs. Ability to lift a 50-pound weight and full five gallon prover. Ability to perform basic mathematical and statistical computations. Must obtain and hold a valid Indiana Driver's license and have the ability to operate a City vehicle. Ability to obtain and hold within 60 days of hire Special Police Authority through the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD). Ability to use special police powers for the seizure or equipment; special police powers are granted to inspectors of weights and measures by IC 24-6-38. Ability to obtain and hold within 24 months of hire weights and measures certification from the State of Indiana Weights and Measures Program, as required by IC 24-6-3-6. Certification requires passing a written examination on weights and measures regulations and testing procedures. Must be Marion County residence within six (6) months from date of hire.
Incumbent must certify in the appropriate, approved disciplines as prescribed by the Director of Code Enforcement to maintain employment.
A portion of the time is spent supervising field inspectors and conducting field inspections. Remaining time/work is performed in a standard office environment. While conducting/supervising inspections it may require the incumbent to walk over rough uneven terrain surfaces, walk up stairs, jump over trenches and other obstacles, and work in a variety of weather conditions. Incumbent should have acceptable vision that will allow driving at night, and inspect property and places with lower light level.
If your qualifications meet the requirements of the posted position, your application will be referred to the hiring agency. Once the agency receives your application, all further communication during the interview and selection process will be handled directly BY THE AGENCY. It is IMPERATIVE that you record the contact information of the individual who is scheduling your interview. City-County HR will not have access to this information, is not involved in the interview or selection process, and can only confirm whether an application has been referred. After selection of the successful candidate, an official offer of employment will be made by HR.
