Working Title: Weight & Measures Div Director

Job Class: Weights & Measures Division Director

Agency: Commerce Department

• Job ID : 79965

• Location : Burnsville

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/07/2024

• Closing Date : 09/27/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Commerce Dept / Commerce-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Weights & Measures

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes (Up to 10% of the time)

• Salary Range: $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Weights & Measures Director organizes, directs and manages all functions of the Weights & Measures Division to ensure all Minnesotans can be assured of accuracy of transaction based on weight, measure or count, accurately labeled commodities, quality petroleum products, and precision metrological service.

The Director will:

• Provide daily direction to (1) one Deputy Director who manages the fuel quality and metrology lab and staff, (2) two Assistant Directors who manage (22) twenty-two field inspectors and associated programs, and (2) two Office Administrative Staff.

• Develop and monitor policies and procedures, develop and execute strategy, manage budgets, and advise senior agency staff on Weights & Measures related topics.

• Work with other state agencies, industry, and stakeholders to achieve Commerce goals of protecting consumers and industry oversight.

• Participate in the National Conference on Weights & Measures, and the Central Weights & Measures Association to help develop national standards, promote uniformity, and ensure fairness in the marketplace.

Minimum Qualifications

(5) Five years of supervisory or management experience.

• A bachelor's degree can substitute for one (1) year of experience, an advanced degree can substitute for (18) eighteen months of experience.

Candidates who meet the above minimum qualifications must also meet the following:

• (4) Four years of experience in legal metrology or fuel quality either at a government agency; OR an organization that offers metrological services for commercial devices; OR an organization which uses, manufactures, or sells weighing or measuring devices.

• Examples of legal metrology include but are not limited to field work as PIS agent or W&M inspector, Mass and/or volume calibrations.

• Experience in an organization that interprets and enforces regulations through inspection, calibrations and performance-based testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience in an organization which is subject to Minnesota Statute Chapter 239 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 7601.

• Experience with standards setting organization like the NCWM or ASTM.

• Experience in drafting and advancing proposal through a legislative process or conducting rulemaking.

• Experience with IndySoft, WinWam or a Laboratory Information Management System software.

• Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers’ license check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.