Compliance Inspector

Compliance Inspector

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking a full-time Consumer Protection Services (CPS) Large Scale Compliance Inspector in the Consumer Protection Services Division. This position is in state government, located in Oklahoma. The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Package, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

The hourly pay for this position is up to $29.32 based on education and experience.

Position Description :

This position will be responsible for testing and inspecting commercial vehicle scales, livestock market scales, ranch scales, and platform scales across the state; ensuring that regulated scale companies follow all applicable laws; completing all associated reports; use of a computer, databases, and other equipment for preparation of reports and electronic submission to the central office.

Typical Functions :

Inspect and test commercial vehicle scales, livestock market scales, ranch scales, and platform scales to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Verify private scale companies follow applicable state laws and rules.

Researches, understands applicable ordinances, regulations, laws, codes, and other relevant documents to conduct thorough and accurate inspections or investigations.

Conducts follow-up measures, such as additional inspections or investigation or surveys to confirm corrective actions are in process or have been completed bringing the licensee into compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Conducts inspections, investigations, and any required follow-up activities according to agency or regulatory standards. This includes the documentation, such as field notes and other related records, the collection and preservation of evidence, and the coordination of the inspection or investigation activities with internal and external partners and stakeholder, as needed.

Recommends corrective actions, such as licensure revocation, fines, or penalties, because of the findings of the inspection or investigation.

Prepares clear and concise technical reports based on the findings of the inspection / investigation. The report should include the analysis of the findings; identified problems and the solutions, corrective actions issued, and any follow up measures needed.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external partners, stakeholders, and consumers.

Prepares and delivers professional presentations to a variety of audiences to provide information regarding technical terms and concepts, complex issues, or other program related topics.

Testifies in hearings and administrative and court cases.

Assists Legal in the preparation of hearings and administrative and court cases.

Level Description :

At this level consists of a bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience conducting regulatory investigations in accordance with applicable principles and practices; or six (6) years of professional experience conducting regulatory investigations in accordance with applicable principles and practices; or other comparable experience. This position requires a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brakes endorsement at time of hire.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities : Required at this level include knowledge of the maintenance and operation of scales; semi-trucks and related equipment; skilled in math and critical thinking with the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Knowledge of regulatory licensing programs or agricultural practices, operational procedures, rules pertaining to state laws and mandates, IT licensing platforms; multiple communication techniques for customer service; laws, codes, rules, and regulations for inspection and investigative methods and procedures; record keeping and report writing methods; and safety concepts, rules, and codes.

Skills required include skill in using computer software and applications for documentation of cases, report writing, and analysis; communicating clearly and effectively in stressful situations and environments; using a variety of technological solutions; team and relationship building; problem-solving; and public speaking.

Abilities required include the ability to apply administrative principles and practices; communicate effectively in written and oral form; be a productive team member; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners, stakeholders, and licensees; and assists in the tracking of all operating components within the unit.

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

Work is performed primarily from a vehicle and outdoors. Individuals must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel, including but not limited to overnight travel on a regular basis within the state of Oklahoma. This position requires frequent movement around scales, sometimes in areas with limited space, to collect data, measures, diagnose, evaluate and inspect scales and other equipment; routinely manipulate or feel objects, tools or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employees must regularly lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Additional Information :

This position is subject to a twelve-month probationary period. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. 427.8. Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.