Scale Inspector - Device & Commodity - Central Region

Job Location: Central Missouri - Successful applicants must reside in Morgan, Camden, Benton or Miller County or be willing to relocate (Surrounding counties may be considered on a case-by-case basis)

This position requires daily travel in assigned territory and sometimes overnight travel as deemed necessary. State vehicle provided.

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!

• Perform annual inspections on all commercial weighing devices in your assigned territory (Johnson, Pettis, Cooper, Moniteau, Cole, Morgan, Miller, Camden, Laclede, Benton, Hickory and Henry)
• 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 regions to achieve established program goals and represent the Department in a professional manner at all times
• Other duties as assigned

• Two or more years of experience working with the public
• Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid MO Driver’s License
• Ability to learn and have a working knowledge of state and federal statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to weights and measures

• Two (2) or four (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

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

• 3 weeks paid vacation AND 3 weeks paid sick leave
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Insurance: health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement: including an employer match on savings plan
• Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave for birth or adoption
• And several additional resources including the SELF program (formerly EAP), discount websites, and healthy living incentives!

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.

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