Weights and Measures Trainee

Unusual Working Conditions

For Questions Regarding This Posting Please Contact:
Linda Roberts
[email protected]

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Competitive Salary\:  $49,192 - $59,821  Annually

Who We Are\: 

Agriculture is the heart of it all in Ohio! 

The Ohio Department of Agriculture protects all Ohioans by safeguarding plants and animals, conserving our natural resources and supporting farmers. ODA is cabinet-level agency reporting to Governor DeWine. Food and agriculture are Ohio’s number one industry, contributing $124 billion to the economy and employing one in eight people. Ohio is home to more than 75,000 farms, with agriculture touching every part of the state. Not only does Ohio rank number one in Swiss cheese production, but we are top three in the nation’s egg production and fifth in soybean production. Ohio’s farmers impact those well beyond state lines, feeding families across the nation.  

ODA’s beautiful campus is located in Reynoldsburg on 158-acres. Not only is parking free, but food trucks frequent the campus for coffee and lunch. 

You’ll find great coworkers here, who are experts in their field and care about the work they do.

What We Do: 

Working for the Ohio Department of Agriculture means strengthening our state with the help of our 19 divisions programs. Our staff ensures the products you consume every day are safe to eat and drink. We protect Ohio’s farmland, improve soil health and water quality, all while keeping our plants, crops, and animals free of pests and disease. We are home to the state’s top food safety laboratory and serve as the hub for a statewide lab safety system. Our folks protect consumers by ensuring you get what you pay for through weights and measures accuracy standards. ODA oversees Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs, the showcases of our towns and cities, and protects fair goers by inspecting the amusement rides you love to enjoy! 

As a member of team ODA, you will be working with people of the highest caliber, doing great work, and making a difference for all Ohioans.

Click the link below to see what it's like to be an ODA Inspector!

https\://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MiEj1M-ibU

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage


• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period


• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year


• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave


• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)


• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Formal education in arithmetic

AND 1 course or 3 months  experience in public relations

AND valid commercial driver's license. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Qualifications For Employment noted above. Probationary period is 365 days. 

Job Skills: Statistics/Mathematics

No ag background, no problem! You'll learn all about agriculture from our top-notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner, safer, and better Ohio.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture is currently seeking candidates for a Weights and Measures Trainee, in the Weights and Measures Division, headquarters in various counties\: 

This position is responsible for:

• Receives training from higher level Weights and Measures Inspector to learn operation of fuel prover and heavy duty scale testing unit to test meters and scales for suitability, accuracy and compliance with applicable state laws, rules, and regulations and learns appropriate actions to execute based on test results and completes training requirements established pursuant to Section 1327.50 (P) of Ohio Revised Code (ORC)\: operates heavy duty scale testing truck unit in and around state of Ohio
• Checks large capacity vehicles/livestock scales for accuracy and compliance with applicable state laws (i.e., ORC 1327.46-1327.61), rules, regulations and/or procedures implemented pursuant to applicable statutes
• Takes appropriate action based on results of inspection and testing (e.g., approves, rejects for repair, condemns from use)
• Conducts special and normal tests on commercial weighing and measuring equipment
• Performs tolerance testing and calibration of weights and measures standards (e.g., field standards and weighing/measuring equipment used in law enforcement)
• Tests and inspects commodities and packaged items
• Uses required statistical sampling techniques to ensure quantities and labeling is compliant with established legal requirements
• Prepares test reports and takes appropriate action based on results of inspections and testing (e.g., approves, rejects for repair, condemns from use, stops sale, holds or removes orders)
• Provides guidance and training to local weights and measures departments and maintains accurate, meaningful, and concise reports;  trains and assists county and/or city weights and measures inspection staff on related weights and measures problems
• Appears in court as expert witness
• Provides training in Ohio county and/or city employees on proper testing procedures
• Attends special training courses to remain current in weights and measures field
• Completes established training requirements pursuant to ORC 1327.50 (p) and Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 901\:6-9
• Prepares and maintains testing reports (e.g., scale, meter and package checking)
• Prepares and submits time sheets and bi-weekly itinerary reports
• Provides and implements final disposition (e.g., sealing or condemning) of measuring and weighing devices
• Performs special tests of commercial weighing and measuring equipment (e.g., computing scales, motor fuel dispensers, timing devices, conveyor scales)
• Assists in tolerance testing of weights and measures devices
• Maintains state standards and equipment
• Performs general maintenance to weights and measures equipment (e.g., cleaning and/or preventative maintenance/minor repairs)

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. ODA bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

ODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of these principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. 
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth/Adoption leave
 

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.
 

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
 

Maternity Benefits

·        Expanded maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options. Several prenatal, childbirth, and post-childbirth services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to employees utilizing network providers.

·        Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include:

o   Prenatal care, including physician visits and examinations.

o   Home health care services designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest).

o   Inpatient claims for all types of delivery.

o   Inpatient NICU claims, from birth through discharge.

o   Postpartum care, including office visits for follow-up, and procedures/treatments directly related to maternity.

·        Medications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions (e.g., morning sickness, postpartum depression). Medical services provided by non-network providers will be processed at the applicable coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits.

·        Prescription drugs that are directly related to maternity care are covered with no copay. The State of Ohio has collaborated with the prescription drug third-party administrator (OptumRx) to provide a list of covered medications that can be approved for zero copay via prior authorization from providers.