Introduction

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection ( DATCP ) works hard to protect and promote Wisconsin's agricultural industries and consumers. As an agency, we strive to serve the people of Wisconsin assuring: safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. To successfully attain these goals, we recognize our success hinges on the diverse, high quality, dedicated staff we employ.

DATCP currently has an opening for a Weights and Measures Petroleum Inspector position within the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection, Bureau of Weights and Measures.

This is a field-based position and routine statewide travel is required. The selected applicants can select a headquarter in one of the following cities :

Milwaukee, Greenfield, West Allis, West Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Glendale, Shorewood, Whitefish Bay, Greendale, Brown Deer and Fox Point

Qualifying candidates are not required to live in a city headquarter location. However, reimbursement for commuting to or from the employee's assigned headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.). Routine travel within an assigned territory and throughout the state for assigned work and emergency response is required.

When applying please select all cities in which you are willing to be headquartered.

Employee Benefits: This position offers the State of Wisconsin's excellent benefits package , which includes 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options and an exceptional retirement plan!

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Position Summary

This position is responsible for inspection, enforcement, compliance, education and investigation work for the Weights and Measures/Petroleum Inspection program. This position provides highly technical field education, training, and consultation to regulated businesses and the general public using knowledge of petroleum products, tank systems, weights and measures requirements and Division protocols.

Full Position Description

Salary Information

The classification of this position is Weights & Measures Petroleum System Specialist - Entry, which is in schedule-range 05-63 with starting pay of $27.00 - $32.00 per hour based on qualifications.

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan at the time of hire.

Job Details

At DATCP, we strive to deliver efficient and effective programs and services to Wisconsin agriculture, consumers, and businesses. The Department has numerous on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities, unique to each Bureau. This position will be provided the opportunity to obtain the Storage Tank Inspector Certification.

These OJT opportunities include direct experience and practice through collaboration with co-workers/supervisor, peer mentoring, and job-specific training modules.

Conditions of Employment:

DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.

A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.

Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to provide one's own transportation for work purposes, is required.

A valid driver's license and the eligibility to drive a State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle* is required.

*In order to be authorized to drive a State vehicle the candidate must meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy, which are:

• Must have a valid driver's license;
• Must have a minimum of two years of licensed driving experience;
• Must be 18 years of age.

Additionally, your driving record MUST NOT reflect any of the following conditions:

• Three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two years;
• Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation within the past 12 months;
• Suspension or revocation of driver's license.

Travel is required for approximately 80% of this position's duties.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, often on wet or uneven surfaces, is required.

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs routinely; up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Working outdoors is required 12 months of the year. Conditions frequently are dusty, dirty, and may be hazardous.

Ability to obtain and maintain Storage Tank Inspector Certification within 12 months of hire is required.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following:

• Training and/or experience related to technical science, math, process control, business, engineering field work or similar.
• Experience working independently at a worksite and/or in a remote field position (i.e., performing repairs and/or installation at various work sites, managing and/or coordinating own workload assignments, self-scheduling for assigned customer contacts, etc.).
• Experience working with Microsoft Access and Excel or similar programs.

In addition to the minimum qualifications above, highly qualified candidates will have one or more of the following:

• Experience working in a regulatory field (weights and measures, petroleum or other chemical or liquid products, storage tank systems, commercial measuring devices, packaged commodity, and pricing requirements, etc.).
• Experience interpreting technical data, complex codes, blueprints and/or standards and the ability to explain them to a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience conducting inspections (ensuring compliance of systems and businesses via review of records, obtaining compliance through education or higher enforcement actions, etc.).

How To Apply

If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID: # 18865 to complete your application for this posting.

DATCP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA's website.

To be considered for this position, you will need to create an account (if you don't already have one) and apply online via the "Apply for Job" button listed on the top right of the job posting page. You will be required to upload a current resume and a letter of qualifications that clearly describes your qualifications and experience as they relate to the qualifications listed in this job posting. Review the applicant resources , including tips on how to write a resume and letter of qualifications.

Submitted application materials will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process, starting with those candidates who are deemed most qualified.

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Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply for this position is 11:59 p.m. on October 6, 2025.