WEIGHTS AND MEASURES APPRENTICE

DEFINITION:

Under the close supervision of a Weights and Measures Inspector 3 or 
other supervisory official, in a three-year training program, performs 
productive work while receiving formal and on-the-job training in the 
inspection and testing of weighing and measuring devices; does other 
related duties as required.

NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes 
only.   A particular position using this title may not perform all duties 
listed in this job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the 
job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Under close supervision, as a trainee and productive worker:

Receives instructions.

Learns to perform activities to inspect and test all types of weighing and 
measuring devices using scales, leverage devices, volumetric instruments, 
and other standard and metric methods to determine accuracy of 
equipment tested and sealing approved equipment.

Learns to inspect and test all types of weighing and measuring devices 
used to pack commodities, weigh vehicles, dispense gasoline, fuel oil,
liquefied petroleum gas, and other petroleum products.

Assists in the operation of heavy-duty scale testing units and auxiliary 
equipment, volumetric meter provers, pharmaceutical and other 
specialized testing equipment.

Learns to investigate routine complaints and recommend proper remedial 
action to the immediate supervisor.

Learns to file issues, solid fuel licenses, records, and other files.

Learns to prepare reports of tests, inspections, calibrations, and 
investigations containing observations, findings, conclusions, 
recommendations, and actions taken.

Learns to collect evidence and develop a case management file against 
violators of weights and measures statutes/regulations.
 
Learns to work in concert with other law enforcement agencies in the 
arrest and prosecution of law violators.

Learns to testify in civil or criminal court proceedings as a witness for 
the state concerning violations to the state weights and measures 
statutes and regulations.

Learns to file routine reports on completed inspections.

Learns to inspect Weighmasters' applications.

Compiles date for reports.

Maintains records, reports, and database files.

Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
manual recording and information systems used in the agency, office, or 
related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in 
New Jersey.  Appointees may also be required to possess a valid 
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements 
for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

NOTE:  Appointees will be required to successfully complete the 
Weights and Measures training program conducted by the State 
Office of Weights & Measures, Department of Law and Public Safety, 
during the apprenticeship program. 

NOTE:  The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the 
required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and 
type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Ability to interpret and apply the laws, rules, standards, policies, 
procedures, and specifications governing weights and measures 
and ethical standards.

Ability to organize fieldwork, analyze weights and measures enforcement 
activities, and develop work methods.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with 
those interested or involved in the work of the unit.

Ability to explain laws, rules, procedures and policies to users of weighing 
devices and other concerned or interested persons.

Ability to learn to investigate and recognize fraudulent practices and 
violations of New Jersey weights and measures statutes and regulations.

Ability to handle controversial situations.

Ability to learn to inspect and test all types of weighing and measuring 
devices.

Ability to learn to drive various types of commercial and heavy-duty 
vehicles and obtain the license level necessary to operate such vehicles.

Ability to prepare reports and correspondence on weights and measures 
containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Ability to learn to operate a two-way police mobile radio.

Ability to maintain records and files.

Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual 
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related 
units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English 
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American Sign 
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of 
communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can 
perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable 
accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be made because it 
would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not 
be eligible.

ADVANCEMENT:

Appointee's work performance will be reviewed and rated semi-annually 
during each twelve (12) months of the three (3) year apprenticeship
program.  Upon successful completion of the thirty-six (36) month 
apprenticeship program, appointees will be eligible for advancement 
to the title of Weights and Measures Inspector 1 in State service, or to 
the title of Assistant Superintendent of Weights and Measures in local 
service, in accordance with New Jersey Civil Service Commission 
procedures.

The inability of an employee in the Apprentice title to satisfactorily 
complete the training period and/or attain a level of performance 
warranting advancement to the title of Weights and Measures 
Inspector 1 in State service or the title of Assistant Superintendent 
of Weights and Measures in local service, shall be considered cause 
for separation from employment.


This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
04201
C
N
40
14
09
FA14
-

This job specification is for state and local government use.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 3/14/2020