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State of Nevada WEIGHTS & MEASURES ASSISTANT (SEASONAL) - Minimum Qualifications Waived in Nevada
WEIGHTS & MEASURES ASSISTANT (SEASONAL) - Minimum Qualifications Waived
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $37,918.08 to $54,434.16 PAY GRADE: 22
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Seasonal, full time vacancyDepartment: Agriculture (http://www.agri.nv.gov/)
Division: Measurement Standards
Location: Reno, Sparks
Job Class Code: 01.413
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 50879
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 04/10/2025
Close Date: 04/17/2025
Recruiter:
SONJA GRASS
Phone: (775)684-0106
Email: SonjaGrass@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another 2 Days 0 Hrs 17 Mins
The Position
The Weights and Measures Assistant perform unskilled tasks associated with the inspection and certification of all commercial weighing and measuring devices and sampling gasoline and diesel fuel quality in order to protect the economic interests of consumers and merchants in the State.
PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-007, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30TH, 2025. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/
The Nevada Department of Agriculture, Division of Measurement Standards is seeking to fill a vacant seasonal Weight & Measures Assistant position in the Sparks office. The Weights & Measures Assistant performs unskilled tasks associated with the inspection and certification of commercial weighing and measuring devices and sampling gasoline and diesel fuel in order to protect the economic interests of consumers and merchants in the State. These positions are anticipated for up to 6 months. This is a temporary seasonal position that will assist staff with the duties involving inspection and certification of small and large capacity scales and meters. The incumbent will also assist in the maintenance of weights. Assist staff in performing petroleum inspections; obtain samples for laboratory analysis and test fuel dispensers. Assist staff in performing preventive and minor maintenance of equipment; and maintain records of equipment servicing. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-1_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of general work experience.Special Requirements
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Travel across the State is required more than 50% of the time. Safety footwear is required for this position at the expense of the incumbent.The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
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