Job Location: Remote telework based out of Jefferson City, MO. The ideal candidate will be required to live in the State of Missouri and travel throughout the State of Missouri.
Why You’ll Love This Position
This is a full-time, 12-month, consultative position concerned with assistance to non-profit workshop managers or executive team in the proper operation for the workshop. This position requires up to 10 nights per month of overnight statewide travel.
- Consult with workshop management and boards of directors on operational matters and aid with facilitation in technical matters pertaining to light industrial operations as well as service orientated business:
- Compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
- Adherence to appropriate standards for health and safety in the workplace.
- Procedures for efficient and effective workflow and production techniques.
- Development and maintenance of proper accounting, production, and other records pertinent to the operation of a sheltered workshop.
- Sales/marketing strategies and techniques relating to industrial and service business sectors.
- The ability to obtain a 40 Hour OSHA General Industry Certification and 10 Hour OSHA Construction Certificate, along with Industrial Trucks (forklifts) Train the Trainer Certificate at the state’s expense within nine months of employment.
- The ability to obtain working knowledge of Section 14c of the Fair Labor Standards Act as administered by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (USDOL-WH).
- Conduct annual inclusive field audits in assigned workshops on the following:
- Verification of state aid requests, procedures, and records.
- Verification of eligibility of employees for which state aid has been requested.
- Verification of wages paid according to USDOL-WH Section 14c Commensurate Wage requirements.
- Verification of compliance with all other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements as pertaining to the operation of a workshop as a “proper agent of the state.”
- Perform other tasks and assignments as directed.
- Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
- Full job description available upon request.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, construction management, criminal justice, economics, education, social work, environment, health, safety, and security or closely related field.
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- Associate degree from an accredited institution, with additional two years of experience in accounting and/or business management and/or industrial management and/or environment, health, safety, and security or closely related experience.
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- Four years of experience in accounting/bookkeeping; business administration; construction; criminal justice/law enforcement; elementary/secondary education; environment, health, safety, and security; social work; professional licensing administration; regulated industry; government; or closely related experience and possession of a high school diploma or equivalency.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
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 .
If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.
To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
