Jurisdiction:
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Adopted: 10/20/05
Amended: 4/22/10
DIRECTOR
OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES I
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The work involves responsibility for administering, and
enforcing the provisions of State Agriculture and Markets Law, Rules and
Regulations as they relate to weights and measures as well as performing other
duties as directed by the local governing body which may include services
designed to aid and protect consumers.
The incumbent has responsibility for taking charge of and safely keeping
the municipal standards as prescribed by statute, and oversees the maintenance
of complete records of work performed by the agency. The Director has access to all places of
business, buildings or premises to inspect, test and ascertain if weighing and
measuring devices and systems and accessories are in good working order and
being used correctly. The work is
performed under the administrative direction of the
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative
only)
Visits stores, markets,
warehouses, wholesale houses, gas stations and other establishments to test and
verify the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices;
Uses standard weights and measures to determine the accuracy of scales,
meters, rules and other measuring devices;
Uses calibrated containers to test fluid
measuring devices such as service station gasoline pumps;
Seals gasoline pumps, metering devices and
scales when found to be accurate within the allowable tolerances;
Orders faulty measuring and weighing devices
repaired or replaced depending on the condition and repairability of the
devices;
Responds to consumer complaints by
investigation or testing as the occasion demands;
Examines and checks the contents of pre‑packaged
foods to determine the accuracy and labeling practices;
Removes, or orders removed from sale those products not meeting the
volume, weight or count as declared on the package label;
Submits narrative reports of inspections, violations
and ordered repairs as required by regulations;
May
be required to testify in court in consumer fraud litigation.
FULL
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Thorough knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing weights and
measures program;
Thorough knowledge of practices and
procedures used to inspect, test and ascertain the accuracy and reliability of
weighing and measuring devices and systems;
Good knowledge of investigative techniques;
Skill in inspecting and testing weighing and
measuring devices and systems;
Ability
to organize and maintain accurate records and files;
DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES 2
Ability to test equipment and to detect
inaccuracies in weighing and measuring devices;
Ability to understand and interpret complex
oral instructions and/or written directions;
Ability to understand complex mechanical
equipment, its construction, repair and adjustments;
Ability
to make basic mathematical calculations;
Ability
to deal effectively with the public;
Ability
to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Either:
(a) Satisfactory completion of 24 semester credit hours in the
physical sciences*, engineering sciences, electronics sciences**, mechanical
technology and/or mathematics*** from a regionally accredited or New York State
registered college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board
of Regents to grant degrees; or
(b) Two (2) years full time experience where the primary
functions/responsibilities include any one of the following:
1.
Enforcing weights and measures laws and regulations and inspecting and
testing of devices and packaged commodities;
2.
Inspecting, testing and repairing commercial and/or industrial weighing
and/or measuring devices per manufacturer’s specifications and tolerances;
3.
Inspecting and testing both quality and quantity of packaged or
manufactured goods using precision scales/balances and other precision
measuring equipment, performing data
reduction, and assessing
compliance of the results with appropriate
specifications and tolerances;
4.
Conducting chemical or physical analyses using precision scales/balances
and other precision measuring equipment, performing data reduction, and
assessing compliance of results with the appropriate specifications and
tolerances; or
(c ) An
equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of
(a) and (b).
*Physical sciences include chemistry
(inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry), earth science
(meteorology, astronomy, geology) and physics.
**Electronics sciences do not include course work in electricity;
electricity is a science that deals with the laws of electricity, while
electronics is a branch of physics that deals with the emission, behavior, and
effects of electrons (in tubes and transistors) and with electronic devices.
***Mathematics includes course work in
accounting, economics, etc., provided primary focus of the course is
manipulation of numbers.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience may
be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements on the following
basis: 8-15 hours per week is ¼ time; 16-23 hours per week is ½ time; 24-31
hours per week is ¾ time; 32+ hours per week is full-time.
*NOTE: The minimum qualifications for
this position are mandated under Section 179 (17) of New York State Agriculture
and Markets Law.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid