Consumer Protection Specialist I

Dixie National; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dixie National is seeking a Consumer Protection Specialist I in Yazoo City, Mississippi. This entry-level position involves enforcing regulations related to scales, food safety, and fuel quality.

Key responsibilities include collecting samples, investigating violations, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and demonstrate attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Typically requires high school diploma and 0-1 years of experience.
• Team player with a good attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in enforcing state and federal rules and regulations.
• Collect and test samples for compliance.
• Investigate violations and maintain reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data processing skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 0-1 years of experience.

About the Position

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.

• Assist in enforcing state and federal rules and regulations and following model laws and guidelines.
• Collect and test samples.
• Assist in investigating violations, securing information, maintaining reports.
• Prepare and deal with emergency management noncompliance issues.
• Assist in prosecution and enforcement of regulations.
• Physical duties: lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, using hands and fingers, handling, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending.
• Possess a valid driver’s license to regularly operate a state vehicle.

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.

Location

210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201