Here is another announcement I received. I know, it doesn't pay much but again that is state government pay scale.
https://nvapps.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewJobsHome.aep?recruitmentId=22927.
State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
WEIGHTS & MEASURES METROLOGIST
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $43,639.20 to $64,707.12 PAY GRADE: 34
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Agriculture
Division: Consumer Equitability
Location: Reno, Sparks
Job Class Code: 01.403
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 22927
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 08/27/2014
Recruiter:
S GHAN
Phone: (775)684-0133
Email:
[email protected] Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Under general supervision, Weights and Measures Metrologists manage the Nevada Measurement Standards Laboratory; calibrate measures of mass, length and volume against the official State standards; and ensure that the Laboratory remains certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in order to provide standard calibration services traceable to the U.S. national standards for industry, government agencies, educational institutions, business and research facilities.
This position is located at the Sparks, Nevada at the Division of Consumer Equitability, Department of Agriculture. Duties are: manages the metrology laboratory; schedules the testing of standards; cleans, services and repairs equipment; and maintains the security and verification of standards to provide a comparison for testing, weighing and measuring devices; tests devices used from State, federal and private agencies; advises commercial, industrial, institutional and government users on technical requirements pertaining to measuring systems, standards and test instrumentation; and testifies in court as an expert witness on calibration procedures and accuracy of standards. Provides training to Weights & Measures Inspectors in the operation and maintenance of equipment; prepares reports of metrology findings, and apprise the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of deficiencies in supplied equipment, of added laboratory capabilities, and of emerging new technology needs of the State laboratory programs. Preference will be given to candidates who have successfully completed NIST required training courses NOTE: Per NV State Legislature, State of Nevada Classified employees are subject to a mandatory unpaid furlough requirement of 48 hours per year through June 30, 2015.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-1_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school and 15 units of post secondary education in mathematics, statistics or physics and two years of experience in the operation, inspection, maintenance or installation of weighing and measuring instruments; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Incumbents must obtain certification from the National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST) within one year of appointment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Do you have experience in the operation, inspection, maintenance or installation of weighing and measuring instruments? If so, please describe this experience and how it was obtained.
2) Have you completed any NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) training courses? If so, please list which ones, and indicate when taken.
3) Have you completed any measurement standards and technology courses from other related training sources (i.e. military)? If so, please describe this specific and include where and when it was received.
4) Have you successfully completed and received certification from NIST that would allow you to independently work in an Echelon I or Echelon II recognized metrology lab. If so, please provide specific information on your experience and training in an Echelon I or Echelon II laboratory.
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868