Specialized technical and advisory work to insure the accuracy and integrity of weights and measures devices and other measurement criteria used in the marketplace for the Department of Agriculture.
Duties involve policy development, training, technical assistance and research.
There is extensive interaction with various petroleum, construction, and retail groups, as well as media representatives. Supervision may be exercised over a small staff in the metrology laboratory. Work is performed under the direction of the Consumer Assurance Supervisor. Provides calibration services for weight, volume, and density standards used by regulatory personnel and service agencies. Provides technical assistance to retailers and wholesalers with weights and measures codes and for the purchase and or use of equipment.