Job Description

Recruitment InformationRecruitment Number 23-0239This vacancy is with the Department of Agriculture in Downtown.THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 20 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.Salary: $3,884 to $4,911 per month (SR-15, Step C to I)Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant\'s qualifications, and other relevant factors.Duties SummaryThe Measurement Standards Inspectors enforce the State\'s measurement standards program to assure that equity prevails in all commercial transactions involving determinations of quantity, to detect fraud and misrepresentation, to discourage unfair competition, and to promote consumer confidence in the marketplace.Performance of work involves the application of laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines pertaining to weights and measures, packaging and labeling, and petroleum products.The Measurement Standards Inspector III is the independent worker level in the series. Positions in this class inspect and test all types of commercial weighing and measuring devices including liquid measuring devices, examine and check packaged commodities and their labels to assure delivery of stated weights, contents; and/or counts and regularly respond to complaints involving weighing and measuring devices; and performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualification RequirementsTo qualify applicants must meet all of the following requirements:Legal Authorization to Work:The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Basic Education/Experience: Graduation from high school with coursework in basic algebra and English or One year of work experience which demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend and apply technical material of average difficulty; express oneself orally in a clear and direct manner; perform mathematical processes including ratios, percentages and solving equations; and prepare written reports of activities.Specialized Experience: Two years of technical work experience in the inspection and testing of weighing and measuring devices, and examination of packages for conformance with measurement standards, specifications, tolerances or other requirements requiring knowledge of governing laws, rules and regulations, inspectional procedures and methods of testing and calibrating weighing and measuring devices.At least one year of the experience must have been comparable in difficulty, scope and depth to the work experience of a Measurement Standards Inspector II in State service.
The Measurement Standards Inspector II in State service is the advanced trainee level in the series. Positions in this class continue to receive formal and on-the-job training designed to provide increased understanding of the State\'s measurement standards program and specifications, tolerances and other technical requirements for commercial measurement devices, with emphasis on thermal expansion and liquid measuring devices.Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.Special Requirements:
A. Applicants must possess a valid driver\'s license at the time of appointment.
B. Applicants must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and 75 pounds with assistance of another person and/or the use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck, etc.) for heavier loads, with or without reasonable accommodation.The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, .08784:042109:03:CLAOther InformationThe State of Hawai\'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click:ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office\'s Levels of Review.

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