About the Department

Monmouth County Division of Weights & Measures is looking to fill a full-time, Weights & Measures Apprentice position.
Work hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

THE CANDIDATE:
-will be required to possess a drivers license valid in NJ and in good standing.

-will be required to successfully complete the Weights & Measures training program conducted the State Office of Weights & Measures.

-will be required to learn to inspect and test all types of weighing and measuring devices

-will be required to organize fieldwork, analyze Weights & Measures enforcement activities, and develop work methods.

-will learn 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.

-will learn 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.

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

General laptop and computer knowledge is needed to complete fieldwork daily. Must be able to wear a respirator, and be fit tested, as necessary.
Candidate may be required to lift up to 100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, as an essential function of the job.

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.

Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions to work remotely. 
For a full description of the job please visit https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/04201.htm