LP Truck Inspector

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Liquified Gas Inspector (S)

Position Number

60012422

Grade

NC11

About Us

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.

Description of Work

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

The purpose of this position is to enforce the North Carolina Liquefied Petroleum Gases Law as mandated by Chapter 119, Article 5, of the General Statutes of North Carolina and Title 2, North Carolina Administrative Code, Chapter 38 .0700.). This inspector will also enforce the North Carolina Weights and Measures Act of 1975 as it pertains to LP-Gas concerns.

This position is responsible for the inspection and evaluation of equipment used in the storage, transportation, and distribution of liquefied petroleum (LP) gases to ensure compliance with applicable laws and established safety regulations. Core duties include examining cargo tanks and associated piping systems on transport vehicles to verify proper labeling, detect potential leaks, assess the functionality of safety devices, and evaluate the condition of hoses and flexible connectors.
The inspector also assesses the condition and accuracy of delivery meter systems, performing adjustments when necessary to minimize measurement error. Additionally, the role involves inspecting metered LP‑gas dispensers to confirm that equipment is installed correctly, properly calibrated, free of leaks, and adequately protected from damage. The work requires operation of a truck that tows a trailer equipped with both a 100‑gallon and a 25‑gallon pressurized prover, which are utilized to test and verify the accuracy of various types of delivery meters.

This position also responds to requests and consumer complaints concerning the placement and condition of LP‑gas containers at residential and commercial locations, potential safety violations, and instances of short filling during deliveries.

The inspector is required to reside within the assigned work territory, which includes the following counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Edgecombe, Franklin, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, New Hanover, Northampton, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Vance, Warren, Washington, Wayne, and Wilson.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $45,431- $46,000

• Must have a working knowledge of the physical characteristics of LP-Gas.

• Must be able to work independently and have strong organizational skills.

• Ability to apply state laws & regulations while performing independent inspections of LP-Gas trucks and dispensers and to make regulatory decisions and direct corrective measures based on the findings.

• Ability to follow both written and oral instructions, some of a technical nature.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and federal regulatory personnel, station owners, third party service companies, industry representatives, and the general public.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
 
Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.
 
All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.  

* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *
 
Questions regarding this posting?  Contact 919-707-3201.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate’s degree in an engineering field or engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of related experience; or completion of high school or a general educational development diploma and three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Related experience includes the installation and maintenance of equipment used in the handling, storage, and distribution of liquids, gases, or other hazardous materials or code enforcement, such as building code.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Lori Lynnette Reed

Recruiter Email: [email protected]