SENIOR WEIGHTS AND MEASURES INSPECTOR                                                            5252

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for supervising and conducting special inspections of various scales, meters and containers in pharmacies, fuel oil companies, cement plants and other commercial or industrial establishments, as well as performing routine inspections in a limited area of the County.  Work involves the investigation of consumer and retailer complaints of deceptive weighing and/or measuring practices in order to obtain evidence of violations.  An employee in this class is a peace officer as designated under Section 2.10 of Criminal Procedure Law. The incumbent supervises and provides on-the- job training for a small number of Weights and Measures Inspectors.  Work is reviewed by the Assistant Director of Weights and Measures and by the State Inspectors through periodic conferences, written reports and re-inspections of weighing and measur­ing devices.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

                Performs the more difficult or involved inspections of commercial or industrial establishments in order to determine the accuracy of weights, scales, beams, meters and other calibration devices and containers used in weighing or measuring commodities offered for sale;

                Trains newly appointed Inspectors in the proper methods and procedures of testing and evaluating weighing and measuring devices and in handling viola­tions;

                Receives and investigates complaints from consumers and retailers concern­ing short weight and irregularities in the weighing, measuring, labeling and packaging of meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, milk, dairy products and related commodities;

                Prepares and submits periodic reports to the Director of Weights and Measures on inspections performed and complaints investigated;

                Testifies in court for the Division of Weights and Measures concerning evidence obtained on indi­viduals and companies in willful violation of the Weights and Measures Laws;

                Acts for the Assistant Director of Weights and Measures and Director of Weights and Measures in their ab­sence.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the laws, standards and regulations pertaining to the weighing and measuring of commodities offered for public sale; good knowledge of the methods, procedures and equipment used in testing various types of weighing and measuring devices; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to use testing equipment, and to instruct others in the use of such equipment; ability to enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and prepare reports of inspections made; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

                OPEN COMPETITIVE

                Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and either:

                a) Four (4) years of experience in the maintenance or inspection of measuring and/or weighing devices; or,

                b) Four (4) years of experience in the utilization of such devices to make technical decisions regarding mechanical repairs or adjustments; or,

                c) Four (4) years of field investigation experience requiring the evaluation of information and/or evidence to determine and make recommendations in regards to legal compliance.

NOTE:  Additional education beyond high school in the physical sciences, engineering sciences, electronics sciences, mechanical technology and/or mathematics from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

 

                PROMOTIONAL

                Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Weights and Measures Inspector.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

1- At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

2- Candidates must be certified by or be able to obtain certification by the Municipal Police Training Council as a peace officer.

 

R12/17/2007

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15