Large Scale Inspector - West Central

Job Location: West Central Missouri

Territory includes the following counties: Bates, Benton, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Henry, Hickory, Johnson, Lafayette, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Pettis, Phelps, Pulaski, Saline, St. Clair

NOTE: Applicant must reside in one of the bolded counties or be willing to relocate

Why You’ll Love This Position

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 by annually certifying commercial weighing and measuring devices. The division has six weights and measures inspectors who certify the accuracy of large scales (capacity over 1,000 lbs.), such as livestock scales, vehicle scales, grain hopper and annually tests moisture meter 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.

This position requires up to 50-60% overnight travel within your assigned inspection region, with Mon – Wed nights out. There may be additional travel required outside of your assigned region, especially during your training period. This is a field work position based out of your home office. A laptop, printer, phone and 10 speed box truck will be provided. This position offers a 4-day work week (Monday – Thursday, 10-hour days).

• Conduct field inspections of commercial weighing and measuring devices for proper installation, method of operation, and accuracy
• Investigate complaints related to inaccurate weighing and measuring devices
• Prepare and submit activity, inspection and expense reports weekly and monthly
• Maintain a state vehicle and assigned inspection equipment
• Daily travel in assigned region and plan and schedule work activities to achieve established goals
• Working knowledge of state and federal statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to weights and measures
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience involving public contact
• Possession of a high school diploma or GED
• Candidate must possess a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with all of the following endorsements:
• Manual Transmission, Fifth Wheel and Air Brake
  

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $75/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption
  
  

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

hr@mda.mo.gov