WEIGHTS AND MEASURES INSPECTOR II 42090
(Competitive)
The work involves responsibility for inspecting, testing and enforcing standards for all commercially used weighing and measuring devices within Onondaga County. The work involves investigative duties, regulatory enforcement, public interaction and fieldwork. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Environmental Health. Supervision may be exercised over a Weights and Measures Inspector. Certain assignments made to employees in this class will require reasonable access to transportation to meet fieldwork requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Inspects and tests all commercially used weighing and measuring devices in Onondaga County for both accuracy and proper operations including, but not limited to:
Examines containers and wrappings for accuracy with respect to marked weight and for illegal markings or deceptive appearance.
Investigates complaints of short weight or measure, seals and condemns defective devices and initiates corrective action as required; testifies in court regarding violations of the law.
Supports and trains Environmental Health staff in weights and measures inspection procedures and protocols.
Independently trains new Weights and Measures Inspectors.
Works with other local, State and County agencies to support properly functioning weighing and measuring devices.
WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE ONONDAGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Participates in public health preparedness activities as trained and assigned.
Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles and physical abilities.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the laws, standards and regulations pertaining to weighing and measuring of commodities offered for public sale.
Thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and equipment used in testing common weighing and measuring devices.
Ability to use testing equipment and to detect inaccuracies in weighing and measuring devices.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public.
Ability to keep reports and records of inspections made.
Ability to enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
Ability to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to walk, sometimes for extended periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to lift heavy objects, with or without reasonable accommodations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Promotional
Two (2) years of permanent status in the title of Weights and Measures Inspector.
Open Competitive:
A. Three (3) years of experience, or its part-time equivalent, in the manufacture, sale, service or inspection of weighing or measuring devices; or,
B. Three (3 years of experience, or its part-time equivalent, in law enforcement investigative work, which must have included the submission of reports.
C. Three (3) years of experience, or its part-time equivalent, in general investigative work such as housing code violations, health issues, etc., which must have included the submission of written reports; or,
D. Three (3) years of experience, or its part-time equivalent, in laboratory work requiring precision weighing and measuring.
01/26 Date of Original Composition