What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor-County Inspector- Weights & Measures position at City of Indianapolis?
Overview
Agency Summary
The purpose and mission of the Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (DBNS) is to protect and improve the quality of life of persons and animals in the City of Indianapolis. DBNS is the City of Indianapolis and Marion County’s principal department responsible for business licenses, residential and commercial permits, and the enforcement of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Consolidated City and County. The department also oversees operations at the city’s animal shelter, Indianapolis Animal Care Services. DBNS is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
Job Summary
Position is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of deputy inspector staff; develop and provide training on typical job functions; prepare monthly/annual reports and perform necessary advanced administrative tasks; conduct weights and measures field inspections; and oversee the inspection and enforcement practices pertaining to the provisions of Agriculture and Markets Law, Rules, Regulations, State and Local Statues, and the Revised Code of the City of Indianapolis-Marion County Ordinance. Periodically, the employee may provide support in developing operating guidelines, policy statements, and resource materials.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Position Responsibilities
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field, three (3) years previous experience and /or training that includes increasing responsibility in weights and measures enforcement, code enforcement, public administration, or any other related area or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the required duties and responsibilities. Employee in this position receives direction from the Manager of the Bureau of Property Safety and Maintenance Services. Familiarity with City/County streets and the ability to read maps. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, strong computer and office equipment skills, the ability to develop staff, and a general understanding of the weights and measure guidelines defined in Agriculture and Markets Law, Rules, Regulations, State and Local Statues, and the Revised Code of the City of Indianapolis-Marion County Ordinance. Ability to use 100 gallon prover, various weight kits to test scales, gas meters, other liquid measuring devices, packages and measure graphs. Ability to lift a 50-pound weight and full five gallon prover. Ability to perform basic mathematical and statistical computations. Must obtain and hold a valid Indiana Driver's license and have the ability to operate a City vehicle. Ability to obtain and hold within 60 days of hire Special Police Authority through the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD). Ability to use special police powers for the seizure or equipment; special police powers are granted to inspectors of weights and measures by IC 24-6-38. Ability to obtain and hold within 24 months of hire weights and measures certification from the State of Indiana Weights and Measures Program, as required by IC 24-6-3-6. Certification requires passing a written examination on weights and measures regulations and testing procedures. Must be Marion County residence within six (6) months from date of hire.
Incumbent must certify in the appropriate, approved disciplines as prescribed by the Director of Code Enforcement to maintain employment.
Working Conditions
A portion of the time is spent supervising field inspectors and conducting field inspections. Remaining time/work is performed in a standard office environment. While conducting/supervising inspections it may require the incumbent to walk over rough uneven terrain surfaces, walk up stairs, jump over trenches and other obstacles, and work in a variety of weather conditions. Incumbent should have acceptable vision that will allow driving at night, and inspect property and places with lower light level.
If your qualifications meet the requirements of the posted position, your application will be referred to the hiring agency. Once the agency receives your application, all further communication during the interview and selection process will be handled directly BY THE AGENCY. It is IMPERATIVE that you record the contact information of the individual who is scheduling your interview. City-County HR will not have access to this information, is not involved in the interview or selection process, and can only confirm whether an application has been referred. After selection of the successful candidate, an official offer of employment will be made by HR.
All rates are bi-weekly.
2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: Employer Paid
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 $2.054
Important Perf Update
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.
Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.
Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:
Indiana Public Retirement System
Public Employees' Retirement Fund
One North Capitol, Suite 001
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(888) 236-3544
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field?
Do you have at least three (3) years of previous experience and /or training that includes increasing responsibility in weights and measures enforcement, code enforcement, or public administration?
Will you be substituting in an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience? (If you answered "yes" to question 1 or 2, please skip this question)
Please list that combination. Example: "Associates - Business Administration, Meter Reader - 3 yrs" OR "Utility company Supervisor-4 yrs" (Skip if you answered "yes" to question 1 or 2)
05
Do you have a Drivers License?
Are you comfortable measuring graphs in addition to using a 100 gallon prover and various weight kits to test scales, gas meters, other liquid measuring devices, and packages?
Do you have the ability to lift a 50-pound weight AND a full five gallon prover?
On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your ability to perform basic mathematical and statistical computations? (10 being expert, 1 being novice)
Agency Summary
The purpose and mission of the Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (DBNS) is to protect and improve the quality of life of persons and animals in the City of Indianapolis. DBNS is the City of Indianapolis and Marion County’s principal department responsible for business licenses, residential and commercial permits, and the enforcement of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Consolidated City and County. The department also oversees operations at the city’s animal shelter, Indianapolis Animal Care Services. DBNS is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
Job Summary
Position is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of deputy inspector staff; develop and provide training on typical job functions; prepare monthly/annual reports and perform necessary advanced administrative tasks; conduct weights and measures field inspections; and oversee the inspection and enforcement practices pertaining to the provisions of Agriculture and Markets Law, Rules, Regulations, State and Local Statues, and the Revised Code of the City of Indianapolis-Marion County Ordinance. Periodically, the employee may provide support in developing operating guidelines, policy statements, and resource materials.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Position Responsibilities
- Ensures that all weighing and measuring devices are inspected within the guidelines defined in State of Indiana code, local ordinances and other applicable laws, rules and regulations.
- Organizes, plans, directs, evaluates, and administers the activities of the weights and measures section, including conducting field inspections of facilities, investigation of complaints, enforcement, and other activities within the weights and measures section pertaining to weights and measures, weighing and measuring devices and system problems.
- Supervises, coordinates and assigns all aspects of the deputy inspectors' daily workload including field data collection, organization, and survey of workload quality and quantity.
- Reviews and approves deputy inspectors' daily field reports, daily itineraries, violation notices, and other documentation.
- Coordinates regular meetings with the Manager and staff to review and discuss productivity, inspection efficiencies, training, changes to any rules, regulations, process modifications, etc.
- Manages subordinates requests for leave; (i.e. benefit, sick, short-term) and handle workplace injury reports.
- Prepares, coordinates and conducts training of new deputy inspection staff and perform on-going training for existing inspection staff. Training may be coordinated with the State of Indiana Weights and Measures Program.
- Serves as liaison between the City of Indianapolis, the State of Indiana Weights and Measures Program and other City and County Weights and Measures Inspectors.
- Visits stores, markets, warehouses, wholesale houses, gas stations and other establishments to test and verify the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices for products by using standard weights and measures devices and calibrated containers to test fluid.
- Seals pumps, metering devices and scales when found to be accurate within the allowable tolerances.
- Orders faulty measuring and weighing devices repaired and/or replaced depending on the condition and reparability of the device.
- Removes and/or orders removed from sale those products not meeting the volume, weight or count as declared on the package label.
- Represents the Department of Code Enforcement and answer questions from City and County staff, the business community, and the Public relative to weights and measures.
- Creates, maintains, and provides monthly and annual weights and measure performance/activity reports.
- Attends and successfully completes any required training courses.
- Performs monthly Employee Vehicle inspections and coordinate with the Bureau of Logistics to ensure fleet is being properly maintained.
- Testifies and presents evidence in court and/or at administrative hearings as necessary.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field, three (3) years previous experience and /or training that includes increasing responsibility in weights and measures enforcement, code enforcement, public administration, or any other related area or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the required duties and responsibilities. Employee in this position receives direction from the Manager of the Bureau of Property Safety and Maintenance Services. Familiarity with City/County streets and the ability to read maps. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, strong computer and office equipment skills, the ability to develop staff, and a general understanding of the weights and measure guidelines defined in Agriculture and Markets Law, Rules, Regulations, State and Local Statues, and the Revised Code of the City of Indianapolis-Marion County Ordinance. Ability to use 100 gallon prover, various weight kits to test scales, gas meters, other liquid measuring devices, packages and measure graphs. Ability to lift a 50-pound weight and full five gallon prover. Ability to perform basic mathematical and statistical computations. Must obtain and hold a valid Indiana Driver's license and have the ability to operate a City vehicle. Ability to obtain and hold within 60 days of hire Special Police Authority through the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD). Ability to use special police powers for the seizure or equipment; special police powers are granted to inspectors of weights and measures by IC 24-6-38. Ability to obtain and hold within 24 months of hire weights and measures certification from the State of Indiana Weights and Measures Program, as required by IC 24-6-3-6. Certification requires passing a written examination on weights and measures regulations and testing procedures. Must be Marion County residence within six (6) months from date of hire.
Incumbent must certify in the appropriate, approved disciplines as prescribed by the Director of Code Enforcement to maintain employment.
Working Conditions
A portion of the time is spent supervising field inspectors and conducting field inspections. Remaining time/work is performed in a standard office environment. While conducting/supervising inspections it may require the incumbent to walk over rough uneven terrain surfaces, walk up stairs, jump over trenches and other obstacles, and work in a variety of weather conditions. Incumbent should have acceptable vision that will allow driving at night, and inspect property and places with lower light level.
If your qualifications meet the requirements of the posted position, your application will be referred to the hiring agency. Once the agency receives your application, all further communication during the interview and selection process will be handled directly BY THE AGENCY. It is IMPERATIVE that you record the contact information of the individual who is scheduling your interview. City-County HR will not have access to this information, is not involved in the interview or selection process, and can only confirm whether an application has been referred. After selection of the successful candidate, an official offer of employment will be made by HR.
All rates are bi-weekly.
2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: Employer Paid
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 $2.054
Important Perf Update
- For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR
- All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
- Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.
Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.
Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are
- 20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation
- 40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation
- 60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation
- 80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation
- 100 percent vested after 5 full years of participation
- All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
- City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.
Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.
Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:
Indiana Public Retirement System
Public Employees' Retirement Fund
One North Capitol, Suite 001
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(888) 236-3544
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field?
- Yes
- No
Do you have at least three (3) years of previous experience and /or training that includes increasing responsibility in weights and measures enforcement, code enforcement, or public administration?
- Yes
- No
Will you be substituting in an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience? (If you answered "yes" to question 1 or 2, please skip this question)
- Yes
- No
Please list that combination. Example: "Associates - Business Administration, Meter Reader - 3 yrs" OR "Utility company Supervisor-4 yrs" (Skip if you answered "yes" to question 1 or 2)
05
Do you have a Drivers License?
- Yes
- No
Are you comfortable measuring graphs in addition to using a 100 gallon prover and various weight kits to test scales, gas meters, other liquid measuring devices, and packages?
- Yes
- No
Do you have the ability to lift a 50-pound weight AND a full five gallon prover?
- Yes
- No
On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your ability to perform basic mathematical and statistical computations? (10 being expert, 1 being novice)
- Required Question
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