Job Location: Preferred domicile counties are
Franklin or Gasconade. Consideration will be given to applicants living in counties that border Franklin or Gasconade County.
Counties included in the inspection territory: Cass, Bates, Vernon, Johnson, Henry, St. Clair, Pettis, Benton, Hickory, Cooper, Moniteau, Morgan, Miller, Camden, Cole, Callaway, Osage, Maries, Phelps, Montgomery, Gasconade, Crawford, Warren, Franklin, Washington, St. Charles, St. Louis, Jefferson, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, and Perry.
Why you’ll love this position:The Petroleum/Propane 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. To protect the public from fire, explosion and injury, petroleum safety inspections are performed. Petroleum dispensers, petroleum terminal meters and fuel delivery truck meters are tested for accuracy; premises where petroleum products are stored and/or sold are inspected for safety; metered LPG delivery vehicles and dispensers are checked for accuracy.
- Inspection of facilities located at commercial and non-commercial locations including service stations, bulk plants, marinas, airports and fuel terminals.
- Testing and verifying accuracy of high or low-flow delivery truck and motor fuel dispenser meters with a volumetric prover.
- Observe loading and unloading of fuel transportation vehicles to ensure safety transfer practices are followed.
- Issue citations and stop sale/stop use orders relating to violations of state statutes and regulations relating to public safety, device accuracy, fuel quality or other aspects of fuel storage, dispensing and utilization systems. Reinspects systems prior to placing them back in service.
- Testify in court and/or give depositions on behalf of the state as an expert witness.
- Prepare and submit activity, inspection and investigative reports.
- Extensive travel daily within a 31-county region.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: - Possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate.
- Experience in a field related to the storage and handling of refined fuels is preferred, but not a requirement.
Preferred Qualifications: - Considerable knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) fire, safety and measurement standards.
- Knowledge of 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.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.Benefits:
- 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 .
