Metrologist (Weights and Measures Technologist)

What You'll Do:

No ag background, no problem! You'll learn all about agriculture from our top-notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner, safer, better Ohio. The Division of Weights and Measures protects all Ohio businesses and consumers. The division works with county and city weights and measures programs to test devices ranging from fuel meters and retail store scanners to vehicle and livestock scales for consistent measuring standards. Ohio administers one of only four National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) laboratories in the nation, which tests and evaluates new scale designs and technology.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture is currently seeking candidates for a Metrologist (Weights and Measures Technologist) position in the Weights and Measures Division, headquartered at 8995 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Licking County.

This position is responsible for:

Under limited supervision, independently conducts formal laboratory procedures to calibrate standards of mass, volume, length, and time

Performs precise measurements including interpretation of results for mass, volume, length, and time standards

Calibrates portable law enforcement scales in laboratory setting in accordance with national standards

Maintains laboratory measuring instruments in accordance with good laboratory practices and maintains traceability to the international system of units through the national institute of standards and technology

Performs calibrations for state and local weights and measures jurisdictions, law enforcement agencies and external industry customers

Interprets calibration results and generates formal calibration certificates in accordance with national and international quality standards

Provides presentations on technical topics and responds to inquiries from inspectors, law enforcement officials and other customers pertaining to calibration results, laboratory policies and laboratory procedures

Assists with daily scheduling of laboratory activities This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. ODA bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

ODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of these principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service. Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information. Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information. Maternity Benefits

• Expanded maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options. Several prenatal, childbirth, and post-childbirth services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to employees utilizing network providers.

• Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include:

o Prenatal care, including physician visits and examinations.

o Home health care services designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest).

o Inpatient claims for all types of delivery.

o Inpatient NICU claims, from birth through discharge.

o Postpartum care, including office visits for follow-up, and procedures/treatments directly related to maternity.

• Medications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions (e.g., morning sickness, postpartum depression). Medical services provided by non-network providers will be processed at the applicable coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits.

• Prescription drugs that are directly related to maternity care are covered with no copay. The State of Ohio has collaborated with the prescription drug third-party administrator (OptumRx) to provide a list of covered medications that can be approved for zero copay via prior authorization from providers.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

5 years' experience in science of weights and measures AND must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in mathematics, computer science, physics or agricultural science AND must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in mathematics, computer science, physics or agricultural engineering.

-Or certified as metrologist by National Institute Of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department Of Commerce AND must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

NOTE: An equivalent combination of relevant experience and education will be considered.

Job Skills: Statistics/Mathematics