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State of Michigan Weights and Measures Inspector 9-E10 in Various, Michigan
Weights and Measures Inspector 9-E10
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Weights and Measures Inspector 9-E10
Salary
$24.22 - $33.72 Hourly
Location
Various, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7901-26-LAB-005
Department
Agriculture and Rural Development
Opening Date
04/06/2026
Closing Date
5/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!
As an entry level position under supervision of a program manager and/or field supervisor, works to ensure economic welfare for the State of Michigan, concerning weights and measures in the following areas: all weights and measures devices and applicable commodities related to the handling, storage and dispensing of consumer products (e.g., retail and wholesale agricultural, petroleum and manufactured products). Approximately 96% of all domestic commodities that are bought and sold, and approximately 99% of all international trade, are based on weights and measures. Based on consumer complaints, inspects and verifies the compliance of commercial weighing and measuring systems with all applicable Laws and Regulations. Enforcement of state Laws and Regulations relating to weighing and measuring devices and commodities used in commercial transactions.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Weights%20and%20Meas%20PD.pdf)
The location of this position will be either in Kent, Ionia, Eaton, Ingham or Clinton county, based on the selected candidate.
This position requires a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License.
About MDARD:
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.
MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.
MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.
Required Education and Experience
EDUCATION:
Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
EXPERIENCE:
Weights/Measures Inspector 9
Two years of experience in a journey, senior, supervisory or managerial position involving the manufacturing, operation, maintenance, or inspection of electronic or mechanical equipment such as scales, pumps, motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts, or in law or code enforcement.
Weights/Measures Inspector E10
One year of experience equivalent to a Weights/Measures Inspector 9.
Alternate Education and Experience
Weights/Measures Inspector 9
Completion of two years of college with 15 semester (23 term) credits in any combination of industrial or electronic systems technology, computer technology, industrial engineering technology, metrology, mathematics, physics, accounting, finance, or a field related to scientific measurement may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcript(s) (if applicable) to your application.
For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Must possess a valid Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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WEMEISP9-12 - Do you possess one of the following? An educational level typically acquired through completion of high school. OR Two years of college with 15 semester (23 term) credits in industrial or electronic systems technology, computer technology, industrial engineering technology, metrology, mathematics, physics or a field related to scientific measurement. If so, please attach an official copy of your college transcripts.
Yes
No
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WEMEISP9-12 - Please select your level of experience.
None to one year of experience in a journey, senior, supervisory or managerial position involving the manufacturing, operation, maintenance, or inspection of electronic or mechanical equipment such as scales, pumps, motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts, or in law or code enforcement.
Two years of experience in a journey, senior, supervisory or managerial position involving the manufacturing, operation, maintenance, or inspection of electronic or mechanical equipment such as scales, pumps, motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts, or in law or code enforcement.
One year of experience equivalent to a Weights/Measures Inspector 9.
Two years of experience equivalent to a Weights/Measures Inspector, including one year equivalent to a Weights/Measures Inspector E10.
Three years of experience equivalent to a Weights/Measures Inspector, including two years equivalent to a Weights/Measures Inspector E10 or one year equivalent to a Weights/Measures Inspector 11.
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WEMEISP9-12 – Do you possess a Michigan Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
Yes
No
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Do you presently reside in or are you willing to relocate within 9 months of employment to either Kent, Ionia, Eaton, Ingham or Clinton county?
Yes
No
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Do you understand this position may require overnight travel, occasionally consecutive days at a time?
Yes
No
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Do you understand this position requires lifting of heavy products (up to 50 lbs)?
Yes
No
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Do you understand this position requires standing for long periods of time?
Yes
No
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Do you understand this position requires working both indoors/outdoors and in inclement weather?
Yes
No
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Do you understand this position may require working in high-crime areas?
Yes
No
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Please describe your typing skills, knowledge and experience with computers, and specific software programs? If none, enter N/A.
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Do you understand this position requires a Class B CDL license?
Yes
No
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Do you understand a driving test may be required?
Yes
No
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QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Agriculture and Rural Development
Address
525 West Allegan Street
mda-hr-resumes@michigan.gov
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/careers
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