Trainee-Wghts & Meas Invest; Weights & Measures Investigator 1

Weights & Measures Investigator 1 - Light Duty

Job Class: Trainee-Weights & Measures Investigator

Agency: Commerce Department

Location: Minnesota Northwest Area - Based in Detroit Lakes

Telework Eligible: No

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Trainee

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 09/14/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Commerce Dept / Commerce-AFSCME

Division/Unit: Weights & Measures Lt Duty

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: Yes

Salary Range: Trainee: $24.84 / hourly

Weights & Measures Investigator 1: $26.16 - $36.86 / hourly; $54,622 - $76,964 / annually

Classified Status: Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME

Work Area: Northwest Area - Based in Detroit Lakes

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

What is the work:

To enforce the state mandated quality standards described in Minnesota Statute Chapter 239, and Minnesota Code of Agency Rules 7601 as they apply to volumetric and linear measuring equipment, light capacity scales, prepackaged consumer goods, agriculture and industrial equipment, and petroleum products. Daily duties will consist of carrying out inspections and performance-based testing on low volume meters at gas stations and other fueling points, scale inspections at grocery stores and other commercial businesses, and package inspections primarily at grocery stores, typically in the presence of owners / operators.

Training:

This trainee position will last 3-6 months with a salary of $24.84/hr. Training will initially be at the Weights and Measures office in Burnsville but will quickly transition to field training with experienced investigators throughout the state. Overnight travel will be required during the training period. Successfully passing training will involve passing both written exams and field exams on NIST Handbook 44 and state weights and measures law, as well as demonstrating the ability to safely and correctly perform field evaluations. Upon successful completion of the training program, the employee will be appointed to the Weights and Measures 1 - Light Duty position.

Where you work:

This position's work area includes 22 counties in northwest Minnesota. Your workstation will be assigned based on its proximity to the bulk of your assigned work. You will pick up your work vehicle at the beginning of the workday and leave your workstation to conduct your inspections. Daily duties will consist of carrying out inspections and performance-based testing on low volume meters at gas stations and other fueling points, scale inspections at grocery stores and other commercial businesses, and package inspections primarily at grocery stores, typically in the presence of owners / operators.

Travel:

This position will require 10% overnight travel throughout the year. Overnight travel consists of leaving your workstation on Monday morning, traveling to a location to conduct inspections, staying in a hotel Monday - Thursday, and returning to your workstation at the end of the day on Thursday. You are reimbursed for hotel and meal costs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain a Class D Driver's License (with clean driving record) prior to end of training period.
• Math skills sufficient to understand and solve basic volumetric equations and correctly apply measurement methods. (to be verified with a test at first interview)
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

• College or technical coursework in Mathematics or Science.
• Experience in calibrating or repairing commercial meters or scales (Retail Motor Fuel Dispensers, Vehicle Tank Meters, Mass Flow Meters, High Volume Meters, Retail Computing Scales, Medium Capacity Scales, etc.)
• Experience in determining compliance with statutes and rules by way of inspection.
• Experience in quality control management.
• Knowledge of NIST Handbook 44, Minnesota Statute 239, Department of Commerce Rules 7601 and 7602 as they relate to weighing and measuring equipment.
• Experience in working a route (delivery, sales, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

These inspections and performance-based tests involve frequently lifting of 5 through 50 lbs. of test weights, and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools, hoses, and file boxes. This work is done year-round in all weather conditions. The work is mostly outside on location at gas stations and bulk fuel facilities, with some indoor work at grocery stores, shipping locations, and other places of business involving packaging retail food or commercial sales.

Additional Requirements:

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check, and a fit-for-duty assessment prior to appointment.

Candidates with a Current D Driver's License must also pass a drug test prior to appointment.

Candidates without a current Class D Driver's License must pass a drug test once they pass their Commercial Lerner's Permit written exam.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

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