Weights, Measures & Consumer Protection Division
Device & Commodity Inspection Program
As a consumer, you’re protected by the Missouri Weights, Measures and Consumer Protection Division every time you shop. The division ensures the accuracy of all commercial weighing and measuring devices in Missouri. This is accomplished through an annual inspection of all commercial weighing and measuring devices. Any device used to determine the price of a commodity stands to be tested and certified by a weights and measures official. Whether it is a scale used in a grocery store, at a farmer’s market, or at a roadside produce stand, the device should bear an approval seal from the Weights, Measures and Consumer Protection Division.
If you want to make a difference for Missouri consumers, this may be the job for you!
LOCATION: Central Missouri. Successful applicant must reside in Maries, Phelps, Gasconade, or Crawford County or be willing to relocate. Surrounding counties may be considered on a case-by-case basis for residence.
This position requires daily travel in assigned territory and sometimes overnight travel as deemed necessary. State vehicle provided.
Salary: $44,486.16 annually (includes full state benefit package)
What you'll do:
- Perform annual inspections on all commercial weighing devices in your assigned territory (Miller, Pulaski, Phelps, Maries, Osage, Gasconade, Crawford, Franklin and Washington Counties).
- Conduct Egg Quality Inspections at egg dealer locations, egg processing plants, and egg retail facilities.
- Perform milk inspections at processing and retail locations.
- Conduct price verifications, package inspections.
- Prepare and submit weekly activity reports, inspection reports, and all other official documentation as required. .
- Maintain a state vehicle and assigned inspection equipment.
- Plan and schedule daily travel in assigned region to achieve established program goals, and represent the Department in a professional manner at all times.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two or more years of experience involving public contact; AND
- Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to learn and have a working knowledge of state and federal statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to weights and measures.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 or 4 year degree in an agriculture related field or criminal justice
- Self-motivated, hardworking, and diversified individual
- Good communication skills (both verbal and written), math skills, reading comprehension
- Maintain good judgment and decision making skills; good critical thinking skills and high integrity
Send questions about this position to: hr@mda.mo.gov
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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