State-Licensed Inspector of Weights and Measures (6220) [130728]

State-Licensed Inspector of Weights and Measures (6220) (130728)

• Full-time
• Certification Rule: Rule of 10
• Exam Type: Position Based Test
• Job Code and Title: 6220-Inspector Of Weights And Measures
• Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service

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.

The San Francisco Department of Public Health's Environmental Health Branch is accepting applications for full-time, permanent 6220 Inspector of Weights and Measures vacancies.

• Application Opening– Monday, March 4, 2024
• Application Deadline– The application filing will be open continuously for at least through April 1, 2024

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.

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;
• Writes daily inspection reports and investigative reports, as required by law.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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;
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License
• Physical Ability
  • Able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds*

*These qualifications contain Special Conditions that may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this class code.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Training and Experience Examination: (Weight 100%)
The Exam linked above is designed to measure knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include, but are not 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 market place
• 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 specification and requirements
• Use proper investigative techniques to gather facts, analyze situations to note precise measures and quantities accurately and expediently, 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

Once submitted, the Exam cannot be changed. Qualified applicants must achieve a passing score in order to be ranked on the eligible list/score report. Successful applicants will be placed on the eligible list/score report, in rank order, according to their final score.

Certification
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be theRule of Ten Scores.

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.

How to apply:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.

Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link. Applicants must ensure that email from us is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment; therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: This is a Position-Based Test (PBT) administered in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Hanz Pagao (she/her/hers) at or (628) 271 - 6839.

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.