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Job ID: 29639
Agency: Public Safety
Location: Sturgis, SD
Salary: $27.49-$34.36 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 12.25.24

This is a Full-Time position with the Public Safety. For more information on the Public Safety, please visit https://dps.sd.gov/.

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Weights, Measures, and Inspections has a unique opportunity to become a State Metrologist. As a State Metrologist, you will be the custodian at the State level of measurement standards that serve as the basis for ensuring equity in the marketplace and as reference standards for calibration services for industry. You will be responsible for the day to day operation of the State Metrology Laboratory including calibration of mass, volume, and other measurement standards or devices to ensure compliance with NIST and State legal requirements. You will maintain the State’s reference standards issued by the National Institute of Science and Technology as well as State owned working standards, check standards, field standards, balances, comparators, load cells, and other measuring equipment. You will ensure South Dakota’s accuracy of measurement by performing measurements and calibrations using established procedures while maintaining measurement assurance standards using the State’s Quality Management System. You will provide outstanding customer service to a wide range of customers from regulatory officials, service agents, to commercial operators. Some out of state travel will be required for training and/or conferences.

 This position is for the State Metrology Laboratory located in Sturgis. Applicant must live within 30 miles of the laboratory or be willing to relocate. Required: Lifting 50lbs and at times up to 75lbs, grabbing, pulling, pushing, and climbing. Cannot be afraid of heights. Exposure to hazardous substances and combustible materials such as fuel. 

Licenses and Certifications:
Obtain Echelon III NIST Signatory status within 2 years of hire or as NIST courses are available.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, engineering, chemistry, physics, or similar field is preferred.
  • Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory or other calibration training with a minimum of 4 years’ experience.

Required Qualification:

  • Possess a high school, GED or equivalent education from an accredited institution.
  • The ability to work independently with little to no supervision. Skilled at planning, organizing, and coordinating various tasks and events to meet customer needs and laboratory accreditation requirements.
  • The ability to read, interpret, and apply complex regulations and technical requirements.
  • Operate and maintain sensitive laboratory balances and comparators, volume measurement standards and other measurement devices.
  • Operate a forklift. Perform light maintenance on agency and customer owned equipment as well as work with a variety of mechanical and electronic equipment.
  • Operate computers and other common office equipment including a 10-digit scientific calculator and be proficient Microsoft Excel version 2010 or newer.
  • Collect data and perform statistical analysis for measurement assurance.
  • Positive, eager to learn attitude.

Knowledge of the following programs are benefitial but not required for the position.

  • Weights & Measures Program pertaining to scale and meter devices;
  • understand laws and regulations applicable to inspections conducted by inspections staff;
  • understand proper implementation of standard operating procedures (SOP's);
  • knowledge of NIST Handbooks 44, 133, and 143, as well as length, mass, capacity, mathematics and metric system;
  • experience with quality systems such as ISO/IEC 17025.

Skills:

  • strong writing skills;
  • wtrong verbal communication skills;
  • critical, analytical, and logical thinking;
  • strong Microsoft Excel Skills;
  • perform algebraic equations and convert units of measurement.

Ability to:

  • extract information by asking appropriate questions;
  • think on your feet;
  • manage multiple tasks;
  • meet deadlines;
  • communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
  • ensure attention to detail;
  • remain flexible.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. 

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:  https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=TF
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"