ADMINISTRATOR II

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The person in this position administers and directs four major statewide programs under the Weights and Measures Law.  This position is emergency essential.

The major areas of responsibility include:

Manages and directs the measuring device program in order to assure that all measuring devices used in the state for commercial transactions comply with the Weights and Measures Law and Regulations.

Directs and monitors related activities of field inspectors and field supervisors.  Maintaining contact with various entities such as owners, store managers, corporate officials and trade groups as necessary to ensure compliance and address questions and issues that arise.

Service Agent/Technician Registration Program – To assist with the registration and regulation of metering service agent companies and repair technicians in a statewide program.  To ensure volumetric standards utilized by industry are traceable to the NIST 105 series.  Currently 170 service agents are registered in the state including 650 technicians.

The activities of this position ensure that the Chief of Weights and Measures is kept abreast of and responds to developments at the state, national and international level as they relate to these areas.  Assist the Chief of Weights and Measures in managing segments of the entire program as needed and as assigned.  In the absence of the Chief of Weights and Measures may assume some or all of Chief of Weights and Measures duties when deemed necessary.

Statewide responsibilities for the direction of the activities of the weighing device and packaging and labeling program. Develop and update written test procedures (Examination Procedures Outline) relating to proper inspection methods and safety guidelines for the inspection and testing of the weighing devices and packaging and labeling program. 

Plan and organize the work responsibilities of a Compliance Inspector Supervisor, and Compliance Inspector I through Advanced personnel and supervise their activities.

Review and develop test reports and test procedures for staff members to ensure inspector supervisorial uniformity and compliance. Coordinate work plans for the Weights and Measures staff relative to weighing devices and other inspector activities.

Communicate orally and in writing with members of the field staff, business, industry, state and federal government agencies, elected representatives, and the public.  Oversee the investigation of consumer complaints pertaining to weight, tare, or method of sale.

Administer the Scale Registered Service Agency Program. Provide training and testing to new scale service technician applicants.  Provide technical information and lead informative training, both in house and in the field, on complex inspection procedures for Weights and Measures staff and private industry personnel. 

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher-ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess any of the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Experience in the methods of sale of commodities (such as knowing that meat is sold by weight and shellfish is sold by weight, volume, or count).

Current Professional Certification Exams from National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM).

Experience in interpreting and articulating the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44, 130, and 133.

Experience in proper inspection of scales, per NIST Handbook 112.

Experience in proper inspection procedures for packaged commodities.

Experience testing of weighing and measuring devices.

Experience conducting investigations in response to consumer complaints.

Experience enforcing laws and regulations.

Experience working in the field as a Weights and Measures Inspector.

Employees in this classification are assigned duties, which require the operation of a motor vehicle and will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator license valid in the State of Maryland. 

Employees in this classification may be assigned to any county or region of the State and may be required to establish residence within their assigned geographic area. This position is Emergency Essential.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.  The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an official evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.  Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted.  If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401. All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.) Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas or transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application.  If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831).  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: MDA Human Resources at 410-841-5840 or Stacey.summers@maryland.gov.  TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.