Working Title: Field Manager Heavy Duty/High Volume
Job Class: Weights and Measures Assistant Director
Agency: Commerce Department
Job ID : 95391
Location : Burnsville
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/10/2026
Closing Date : 07/23/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Commerce Dept / Commerce-MMA
Division/Unit : Weights & Measures Office
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 10% of the time
Salary Range: $41.81 - $60.10 / hourly; $87,299 - $125,488 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Hybrid work schedule available, up to 50% telework depending on business needs. Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location. Primary work location will be in Burnsville.
Internal candidates should contact the Human Resources Representative listed on the job posting with questions.
The Weights & Measures Assistant Director manages the Division's large capacity scale and high-volume meter inspection programs, ensuring accurate and consistent enforcement of Minnesota weights and measures laws. This position oversees inspections of small, medium, and large capacity scales (including vehicle, railway, and hopper scales) and high-volume meters used in commercial transactions across the state.
This position hires, trains, and supervises Heavy Duty and High-Volume Investigators, and leads planning, coordination, and delivery of initial and annual training programs to maintain staff competency and regulatory compliance.
The Weights & Measures Assistant Director will also administer several operational programs, including vehicle and equipment purchasing and maintenance, the registered service program, and procurement of field inspection equipment and supplies. In addition, the position manages the Division's heavy capacity scale plan approval and variance program, ensuring installations comply with Minnesota statutes and rules.
Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and providing leadership that includes:
Installation, testing, and use of commercial weighing and measuring devices, including principles, practices, and approved methods used to test devices for compliance with regulatory standards.
Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience, organizational and interpersonal skills to direct, develop and engage staff.
Leadership experience can include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI or SLI) or comparable leadership program.
A Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Metrology, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
An Advanced degree in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Metrology, or a closely related field may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.
Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirement will be further evaluated based on the following:
Program management skills, including the ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate operational programs or regulatory activities.
Knowledge of regulatory inspection programs and the ability to interpret and apply statutes, administrative rules, and technical standards.
Technical knowledge of vehicle and specialized equipment maintenance sufficient to support field inspection operations.
Computer proficiency, including experience using Microsoft Office applications and working with databases or data management systems.
Communication skills sufficient to clearly explain complex technical and regulatory requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Current or prior National Council on Weights & Measures (NCWM) Professional Certification in any competency area.
Supervisory or management experience within a regulatory agency or an organization that manufactures, sells, services, or uses commercial weighing and measuring devices.
Successful completion of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) training courses related to weighing and measuring devices or packaged goods inspection.
Active participation in the National Council on Weights & Measures (NCWM) or one of its regional associations.
Experience using WinWam inspection software or similar regulatory inspection data systems.
Experience administering quality systems or inspection program quality control processes.
Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Physical Requirements
Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.
Additional Requirements
Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers' license check prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
