Weights, Measures & Consumer Protection Division
Program Coordinator-Fuel Device Safety and Accuracy 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. 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. Safety inspections are also performed at service stations, marinas, airports and bulk plants to protect the public from fire, explosion, and injury.
This position will be domiciled in Jefferson City but during the first year, employee will be expected to spend approximately 50% of their time working with field staff in all regions of the state. Amount of travel after the first year will be determined by Program Manager but will not exceed 50%. A significant amount of time will be devoted to learning all aspects of the job, building relationships with field staff and working with Program Manager to ensure program is effective, efficient and accountable.
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Salary: $52,000 – $54,000 (Plus full state benefit package) (Salary may be negotiable above listing based on candidate experience)
What you’ll be doing:
- Report directly to the program manager and assist with the management and supervision of approximately 19 field staff and 1 clerical position.
- Lead by example by adhering to all agency policies and procedures.
- Provide technical oversight and supervision to petroleum and propane inspection staff and ensure that program staff are applying rules and regulations fairly and consistently throughout the state.
- Monitor field inspector performance and analyze data to ensure statutory mandates are being met.
- Assesses the needs of field staff with regard to replacement vehicles and associated test equipment and tools.
- Assist with maintenance of equipment.
- Submit official reports as required to program manager and division director.
- Work directly with field staff in all regions of the state, testing retail and wholesale fuel dispensing systems and perform safety inspections.
- Assist Program Manager with planning, coordination and implementation of program goals and their activities. Review weekly active reports and inspection reports.
- Assists in the development of SOP’s for all program activities to achieve optimal efficiency and assist with training efforts.
- Build relationships with field staff to foster trust and accountability.
- Coordinate program communication and assist in developing outreach presentations to educate stakeholders and public on the importance of what we do.
- Assists Program Manager with annual budget. Ensures annual program budget is followed and ensure that program adheres to all state fiscal policies regarding purchasing and procurement.
- Facilitate positive relations between the program team, public, business stakeholders and organizations that impact the program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
Questions: contact hr@mda.mo.gov
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