Temporary Professional Staff Inspector

Summary

Classification: Temporary Professional (Staff Inspector) RDD Title Code: V09811 Pay Range: Hourly

Position Summary

This is a specialized position in which the individual is responsible for conducting staff inspections within Patrol components. An individual in this position plans, conducts, analyzes, and presents the results of staff inspections. This individual is responsible for maintaining accurate staff inspection files and monitoring required follow-up activities.

This individual also works on various special projects as assigned. This position requires the individual to have regular access to sensitive and confidential files and information and regular interaction with employees at all levels, outside agencies, and the public.

Description of Duties Performed

• (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) Conducts or assists in conducting staff inspections according to the guidelines established by Patrol general orders and division policies to ensure compliance with applicable statutes, Patrol directives, policies and procedures, etc. Prepares written reports of staff inspections to include making recommendations on management systems, policies, procedures, and operational efficiency and effectiveness, and the analysis of inspection survey responses.
• Prepares written notifications to appropriate personnel regarding upcoming staff inspections, requests for information, inspection deficiencies, surveys, etc. Maintains files and records for all staff inspections.
• Processes and maintains quarterly reports on uncorrected staff inspection deficiencies and any corrective action taken to provide for the preparation of an annual report to the superintendent.
• Consults with administrative management personnel concerning work assignments, when necessary, and makes recommendations for necessary corrections and adjustments.
• Works with others to resolve complex problems identified during staff inspections.
• Assists with coordinating the management of the Patrol property control (evidence) system and maintenance of system files.
• Assists in conducting unannounced inspections of the Patrol property (evidence) rooms according to division policy.
• Completes or assists in coordinating and monitoring activities required by the Patrol Strategic Plan.
• Conducts or assists in special projects (i.e., revision of Patrol directives, form evaluation, policy review, cost effective staff studies, survey preparation and analysis, etc.) and provides appropriate recommendations.
• Reviews current federal laws, state statutes, and administrative rules and policies to maintain current knowledge of their relationship to the performance of staff inspections and other assigned duties. #32 Revised: 09/01/2024 HRD Responds to written and oral requests for information by providing appropriate interpretations of general orders, Patrol policies, state statutes, etc. Performs other related work as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Patrol policy, procedures, rules and regulations and CALEA standards.
• Knowledge of the Patrol organizational structure and its major components.
• Knowledge of the general principles and practices of financial and time accounting.
• Knowledge of ADA and FLSA regulations.
• Knowledge of inspection and interview techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Ability to read English effectively.
• Ability to communicate in English clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks within a reasonable time, to adhere to prescribed routines, and to develop some skill in the operation of office appliances.
• Ability to handle restricted and confidential information in a professional manner and maintain the information as such.
• Ability to coordinate, direct, and review staff inspection team activities.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute the inspection of computerized and hard copy files, policies and procedures, property, accounting procedures, management techniques, etc. Ability to observe, analyze and recognize fundamental signs, symptoms, causes, and effects of operational and administrative strengths and weaknesses.
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts and devise recommendations and/or solutions to problems.
• Ability to review and analyze information for quality, quantity, and adherence to appropriate standards.
• Ability to interpret policies and laws in written and oral form.
• Ability to organize and maintain a computerized and hard copy filing system.
• Ability to track (by hard copy and computerization) requests, responses, and actions taken.
• Ability to prepare (in written and oral form) clear, concise reports of investigative findings, special reports, etc. Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel to inspection sites.
• Ability to work in a diverse and stressful or adverse work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Patrol personnel, other state agency representatives, outside agency representatives, and the general public.
• Ability to handle restricted and confidential information in a professional manner and maintain the information as such.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., personal computer and keyboard, copier, telephone, facsimile machine, calculator, camera, etc.).
• Ability to work with material that may be of a sexual nature relating to criminal activity (e.g., written material, photographs, and/or verbal language, etc.).
• Ability to work hours as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Education Required

(The following represents the minimum qualifications used to accept applicants, provided that equivalent substitution will be permitted in case of deficiencies in either experience or education.) Must have, and currently be, retired from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must successfully complete a formal training course in staff inspections (ex., IPTM) within one year of appointment or as soon as scheduling will permit. Must possess a valid Missouri Driver's license at time of appointment.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Work Schedule

An employee in this position works an eight-hour shift as directed; however, working hours are subject to change at the discretion of the commanding authority.

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