Weights, Measures & Consumer Protection Division
Petroleum Propane Inspection Program

Title: Fuel Device Safety Inspector / Liquefied Petroleum Gas Prover (LPG) Operator

Salary: $47,505.84 annually (includes full state benefit package, state vehicle, per diem and all equipment required for the job)

The Fuel Device Safety and Accuracy Program provides a variety of services to ensure consumer protection and public safety across Missouri. Under this program, petroleum and propane fuel dispensers located at service stations, marinas, airports, bulk plants, pipeline and barge terminals and other retail/wholesale locations are inspected and tested for accuracy. Propane/petroleum fuel delivery truck meters are also checked for accuracy.

We are looking for a hard working individual to join our team! Preferred domicile counties are bolded. Counties within the inspection territory are as follows: Atchison, Holt, Nodaway, Andrew, Buchanan, Platte, Worth, Gentry, DeKalb, Clinton, Clay, Jackson, Cass, Bates, Vernon, Barton, Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Harrison, Daviess, Caldwell, Ray, Lafayette, Johnson, Henry, St. Clair, Cedar, Dade, Lawrence, Barry, Mercer, Grundy, Livingston, Carroll, Putnam, Sullivan, Linn, Chariton, Schuyler, Adair, Macon, Saline, Pettis, Benton, Hickory, Polk, Greene, Christian, Stone, Taney, Camden, Dallas, Laclede, Webster, Wright, Douglas, and Ozark. Consideration will be given to applicants living in counties that border the bolded counties. Surrounding counties to domiciled counties will be considered.

Things you’ll be doing:

• Working Monday thru Thursday (four 10 hour days)
• Testing and verifying accuracy of propane metered dispensers and propane delivery truck meters with a volumetric pressure vessel prover.
• Inspects metering systems that have been rejected prior to placing them back in service.
• Prepare and submit activity, expense, inspection and investigative reports.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Daily travel including overnights within assigned region (state vehicle provided).

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently complete work assignments, work independently, and follow established department program procedures.
• Ability to learn, explain and enforce program specific statutes and regulations.
• Ability to make complex calculations and respond to complaints and investigations in a timely manner.
• Ability to work in a potentially hazardous environment, and communicate effectively with other employees, wholesalers, retailers, and the general public.

Questions: contact hr@mda.mo.gov

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is an Equal Opportunity Employer