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Dir Weights & Measures

Grade 63

New York State has approximately 1 positions* in this title statewide. You may view a breakdown of positions by county. This position exists in Agriculture & Markets, Dept of. View links to all New York State agencies including agencies that have this title. For more information, New York State employees can contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322. If you are not a current New York State employee, you can use the Department of Civil Service Web site to explore possible employment opportunities.

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Career Ladder

A listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series. The salary schedule for this career ladder is also available.

  1. Weights & Measures Specialist Trainee 1

    Similar to Grade 13

  2. Weights & Measures Specialist Trainee 2

    Similar to Grade 14

  3. Weights & Measures Specialist 1

    Grade 18

  4. Weights & Measures Specialist 2

    Grade 23

  5. Assnt Dir Weights & Measures

    Grade 61

  6. Dir Weights & Measures

    Grade 63

Summary of Job Description

Director Weights & Measures:  Directs statewide weights and measure and motor fuel quality programs; supervises county and municipal weights and measures programs; prepares and executes budget plans to efficiently and effectively implement all programs; ensures proper utilization of laboratory facilities allocated to all programs; recommends appropriate rules and regulations to the Commissioner to assure meeting program goals;assures that all weighing and measuring devices used for commercial purposes are approved.  Other duties as necessary.

View the classification standard for this title, on the Classification and Compensation webpage.

The NYS Title and Salary Plan provides additional information regarding other titles. If there is a classification standard available there will be a link under the column labeled STD. NO. If no link is available there is no classification standard available at this time for that title.

Summary of Minimum Qualifications

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. If substitutions for education and/or experience are allowed, this information would be available on the announcement.

This title is non-competitive.  No examination is necessary.  However, you must still meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position.

How to Apply

An examination is not used to fill this title. You must meet the minimum qualifications of the title in order to be considered for this position. You must apply directly to the agency or agencies that have this title.

Career Mobility

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through other examinations, additional education and/or work experience. For additional information or clarification, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office. Visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists. If you are not a current New York State employee, see Employment Opportunities with New York State and find out how to become a New York State employee.

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