Ability to apply knowledge of people and/or locations, plan and layout assigned work projects.

Ability to count, compute, and perform arithmetic calculations.

Ability to competently serve the public and inmate population with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.

Ability to respond to situations involving potential harm to self and others.

Ability to compare or observe similarities and differences in data, compile, classify data, analyze, and evaluate data, and make determinations based on data analyses.

Ability to read and interpret NIST handbooks #44, 130, and 133, testing tools, various weight and measuring instruments, and tools.

Ability to plan and present presentations.

Ability to testify in legal proceedings and court.

Ability to occasionally work weekends, extended, and/or evening hours and occasionally travel out of town for conferences and/or meetings, sometimes overnight. Ability to respond to emergencies on 24-hour basis.

Possession of a valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.

Incumbent performs duties according to a flexible routine, with schedules and work priorities determined by supervisor and service needs of the public. Assignments are guided by definite objectives using a variety of methods or procedures. Errors in work are primarily detected or prevented through legally defined procedures and/or notification from other agencies or the public.

Incumbent ensures proper implementation of state and local codes and ordinances, exercising judgment to ensure accurate testing of equipment, to assess violations, and to ensure compliance with legal requirements. Unusual situations are discussed with Supervisor. Work is reviewed primarily for compliance with legal requirements.

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, State of Indiana Weights and Measures, and the public for purposes of exchanging information, ensuring compliance with regulations, and resolving complaints.

Incumbent reports directly to Inspector.