Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in laboratory testing and analysis of fuel products., Knowledge of fuel quality standards and regulations., Ability to operate testing equipment in various environmental conditions., Residency within specified counties and ability to pass a fitness test..

Key responsibilities:

Perform laboratory tests on motor fuels and oils to ensure quality standards.

Enforce fuel quality laws and regulations through inspections.

Collect fuel samples for analysis at the central laboratory.

Investigate consumer complaints related to fuel quality.

Job description

This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. ***

The Fuel Quality Section of the Standards Division in the N.C. Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Service is the regulatory agent in the state responsible for enforcing motor fuel (gasoline and diesel), heating fuel (kerosene and fuel oil) and motor oil quality standards. Inspections are primarily of those products available for sale to the public, but also can include those used in business, commercial or private applications. The section also responds to consumer complaints or industry requests concerning fuel quality.

Duties involve performing standardized laboratory tests and analysis of motor fuel (gasoline, diesel, kerosene) quality at retail and other locations, enforcing laws and regulations concerning fuel quality, collecting motor fuel and oil samples for the central lab and investigating consumer complaints.

This position operates under the general guidance of the unit supervisor and is responsible for planning their own daily work schedule to meet performance goals. The outdoor nature of this work will require that the employee conduct testing in a wide variety of environmental conditions as the seasons change throughout the year. Some overnight travel may be necessary.

This position is home-based and a mobile lab truck to carry out these duties is provided at the employer’s expense.

Candidate must reside within one of the counties in the territory:

Avery, Burke, Cleveland, Lincoln, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford and Yancey.

Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment job fitness test at the expense of the department.

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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

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