Director of Weights and Measures

BENEFITS INCLUDE:
· Paid holidays, paid time off
· New York State Pension
· Generous Health Plan
· Dental Coverage
· Medical & Dependent pre-tax contributions
· Deferred Comp 457 retirement plan
· Paid cancer screening leave
· Retiree Health Insurance
· Training programs

DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES - Chenango County's Public Works department has an opening for a Director of Weights and Measures. This class is responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of Agriculture and Markets Law, Rules and Regulations as they relate to weights and measures and performs other duties as directed by the local governing body which may include services designed to aid and protect consumers. The incumbent will take charge of and safely keep the municipal standards as prescribed by statute, and maintain a complete record of work performed. The incumbent will have access to all places of business, buildings or premises to inspect, test and ascertain if weights and measures, weighing and measuring devices and systems and accessories are correct and being used correctly. Although employed by the local legislative body, the Director is subject to the direction and supervision of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, and his authorized representatives. The Director will work under the day to day supervision of the Director of Public Works and may perform additional duties that are relevant to the engineering and related functions of that Department. The Director will perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
(A) Satisfactory completion of 24 semester credit hours in the physical sciences*, engineering sciences, electronics sciences**, mechanical technology and/or mathematics***; OR
(B) Two 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 within the limits of (A) and (B).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: This class requires extensive travel. At time of appointment and continuing throughout appointment a candidate/incumbent must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to the County’s insurance carrier or otherwise demonstrate a capacity to meet the transportation needs of the class to perform field work responsibilities.

The minimum qualifications for this position are mandated under Section 179(17) of New York State Agriculture and Markets Law.

A civil service examination will be required for permanent appointment at a later date.
Position status: Competitive.
The position starts at a range of $52,000 - $54,000, depending on experience and qualifications, and includes a full benefits package.

TO APPLY: Chenango County Civil Service application MUST BE filed for consideration. For applications, please visit www.co.chenango.ny.us/personnel or contact the Chenango County Personnel Department at 607-337-1470. Resume can be included as a supplement application material.

EEOE M/F/D/V/GI/SO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $54,000