Consumer Protection Specialist I

Consumer Protection Specialist I in 18 - FORREST COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded. State of Mississippi $32,067.27 - $44,597.35 Annually Location 18 - FORREST COUNTY, MS Full-Time Job Number 9010-0401-20260128forr 0401 - AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE DEPARTMENT Opening Date 01/29/2026 2/2/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada) Agency Minimum Salary $32,067.27 $44,597.35 About the Agency The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce’s (Department) mission is to support and apply necessary regulations to agricultural-related businesses within the state and to promote Mississippi’s products throughout both the state and the rest of the world for the benefit of Mississippi citizens. The Department is dedicated to promoting and heightening the public’s awareness of Mississippi’s agricultural history, agriculture commodities and the farmers and ranchers who produce them through participation in trade shows, conferences and various other community and agricultural related organizations. Through its various bureaus, the Department seeks to protect the health and economic welfare in conjunction with the agricultural and horticultural interests of Mississippi. These activities include registering pesticides, feeds, seeds, fertilizers, and soil amendments, as well as, permitting all pest control operators throughout the state. The Department conducts inspections of producers, grocery stores, meat establishments, fuel stations and other commercial operations to ensure adherence to applicable regulations including, without limitation, food safety and the certification of weighing and measuring devices used in commerce. To contact the MDAC, please call 601-359-1144. This position is in the Weights and Measures Division of the Department. The Bureau of Regulatory Services is seeking qualified persons to fill the position of Consumer Protection Specialist I. This is a first level professional position in inspective and enforcement work in statewide commerce, including scales and measuring devices used in trade and commerce, food safety, and fuel quality. Incumbents are responsible for assisting in enforcing state and federal (USDA, EPA and FDA) rules and regulations and following model laws and guidelines. The work consists of sample collecting and testing, assisting in investigating violations, securing information, maintaining reports, preparing, and dealing with emergency management noncompliance issues, and assisting in prosecution and enforcement of regulations. Applicants hired to fill this Weights and Measures: Consumer Protection Specialist position will be assigned a “Heavy truck” to conduct the scale inspections in the area, therefore a Class B Commercial Driver’s License is required. This type of license is necessary to drive a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,001 lbs. All Commercial Driver’s License requirements/classifications are described in §63-1-211 (2) of the Miss. Code. What you'll need to be Successful Successful candidates are a team player, have a good attitude, are ready and willing to learn and grow, understand strong attention to detail, strong communication skills, good data processing skills and excellent organizational skills.Applicants must be able to meet the following: exert force equivalent to lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 0-1 years of experience. Agency preferred qualifications:Applicants must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s license to regularly operate a state vehicle. See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 0-1 years of experience. Employer State of Mississippi Address 210 East Capitol Street Suite 800, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

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