County of Cumberland
790 E. Commerce St. Bridgeton, N.J. 08302 856-453-2121
cumberlandcountynj.gov
February 20, 2013
Weights and Measures Apprentice
Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Weights and Measures
Starting Salary: $35,000
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Duties:
Under close supervision and direction of a Weights and Measures supervisory officer, 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.
Requirements: Appointees must 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.
Ability to lift 50 pounds at a time.
Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday.
Notes: Appointees will be required to successfully complete the Weights & Measures training program
conducted by the State Office of Weights & Measures, Department of Law & Public Safety, during the apprenticeship program.
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 in this position will be eligible for advancement to the title of Assistant Superintendent of Weights and Measures, in accordance with Department of Personnel procedures.
The inability of an appointee in the Apprentice title to attain the required level of
performance stipulated in each of the twelve (12) month training periods shall be considered cause for separation from employment.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness screening and criminal background checks.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and work history to Director James Matlock at jamesmat@co.cumberland.nj.us or fax to 856-455-9515. Deadline is February 27, 2013.
The County of Cumberland is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving for diversity in the workplace.