Public Utility Enforcement Officer - Allegheny County

The Public Utility Enforcement Officer is part of the uniformed PUC Motor Carrier Enforcement Division covering the 67 counties of Pennsylvania. Within this role, you will exercise the authority to stop and inspect all commercial motor vehicles to ensure they are in safe operating condition. This position is responsible for protecting the motoring public by placing unsafe vehicles and drivers out-of-service. On occasion, you will work side-by-side and in conjunction with state and local police with the goal of preventing and reducing the number of injuries and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles. This position requires an extensive working knowledge of pertinent Public Utility statutes and regulations, the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Vehicle Equipment and Inspection Manual, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and the Hazardous Material Regulations. Additional responsibilities include:

• Conducting investigations of consumer and agency-initiated complaints of motor carriers
• Completing audits as assigned by the division office
• Compiling detailed reports of investigations and inspections including corrective action recommendations
• Providing testimony at Commission hearings, District Justice hearings, and County Common Pleas Court

Apply today to become an essential part of a team that is dedicated to keeping highways throughout Pennsylvania safe!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, home headquartered
• Customized work schedules are 7.5 hours between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday, with a 30 or 60-minute lunch.
• Additional travel may be required.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of professional police experience; or 
• Four years of enforcement experience with a governmental regulatory agency’s laws, rules and regulations pertaining to motor vehicles; or 
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in police sciences or law enforcement; or 
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful completion of training and safety courses within six months of employment.
• You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Allegheny County within six months of employment.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

Salary : $50,836 - $77,321