Weights and Measures Specialist or Trainee; NY HELPS

Weights and Measures Specialist 1, SG-18 or Trainee (NY HELPS)

Posting Dates: July 6, 2026 - July 16, 2026

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a Weights and Measures Specialist 1 or Trainee to work in Suffolk County. The Weights & Measures Specialist 1 or Trainee is assigned to specific geographic areas of the State to supervise municipal weights and measures officials in the inspection and testing of commercial weighing and/or measuring device; plan and conduct comprehensive on-site audits of municipal weights and measures programs to advise management if established policies and procedures are working effectively and efficiently;

inspect and test classes of commercial devices that are not generally tested by municipal officials, such as liquefied petroleum gas truck meters, large capacity commercial scales, highway Weigh in Motion direct enforcement sensors, and aircraft refueling meters; obtain petroleum samples at wholesale facilities and investigate and enforce actions against terminals with sample failures; and train municipal officials in obtaining retail petroleum samples and assist them in investigation and enforcement actions against retail stations with sample failures.

The incumbent may also serve as liaison and technical resource between the Division and municipal weights and measures programs and private industry and assess the training needs of municipal programs to coordinate and provide the training.

This position can be based out of your home and requires travel within an assigned region. This position is perfect for a self-driven candidate who wants autonomy over their schedule, the ability to work from home, and enjoys working outside the office setting.

The Weights and Measures Specialist 1 or Trainee is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

The starting salary for the Weights and Measures Specialist Trainee 1 is $53,764 per year, and the hiring salary for the PEF salary grade (SG) 14. This position requires the completion of a two-year traineeship. After successful completion of the first year of the traineeship, the appointee will advance without further examination to the Trainee 2 level SG-16 (starting salary of $59,994).

Completion of the second year of the traineeship will result in permanent advancement to the Weights and Measures Specialist 1, SG-18 (starting salary of $66,951) without further examination. Candidates may be eligible for appointment directly to the Trainee 2 or full performance level.

The full title Weights and Measures Specialist position is in the PEF Salary Grade (SG) 18. The starting salary of the PEF SG-25 is $66,951 per year.

The candidate appointed at the Weights and Measures Specialist 1, SG-18 level, will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation.

Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-18 job rate salary of $85,138 per year.

Employees that work in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester counties receive an additional downstate pay adjustment of $4,000 per year.

This is a PEF-represented position offering a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. You'll benefit from cost-effective health insurance options, fully covered dental and vision care, participation in the secure New York State Pension Plan, and ample paid time off. Your first year includes 5 personal days, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays – providing excellent work–life balance.

Explore additional advantages with programs such as the Deferred Compensation Plan, Flex Spending Account, and NY's 529 College Savings Program. For comprehensive details on these programs, please visit the New York State Office of Employee Relations website.

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