What are the responsibilities and job description for the MTD Transportation Inspector (DPS #2452) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
The New Mexico State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, (NMSP-CVE), of the New Mexico Department of Public Safety is the lead MCSAP agency within the State of New Mexico. The mission of the NMSP-CVE is to promote safety on New Mexico highways by providing law enforcement traffic services to the motoring public, to ensure the safe and legal operation of commercial motor vehicles, and to prevent the introduction of illicit contraband into New Mexico while facilitating trade.
The ultimate goal of the NMSP-CVE is to reduce crashes involving commercial motor vehicles. This mission is accomplished by enforcing the state's Criminal Code, the Motor Transportation Act, the Motor Vehicle Code, and additional federal/state commercial motor vehicle safety regulations as adopted in the New Mexico Administrative Code. NMSP-CVE Officers and Transportation Inspectors conduct commercial motor vehicle inspections at fixed and non-fixed locations.
Why does the job exist?
The job exist to ensure safe and legal Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations through inspections and enforcement also, to detect driver safety, weight, and oversize violations on commerical motor vehicles to ensure compliance with applicable New Mexico State and Federal Laws.
How does it get done?
Transportation Inspectors conduct safety inspection on commercial motor vehicles. During these safety inspections a Transportation Inspector can identify if a commercial motor vehicle is in compliance with the state and federal rules and regulations. Transportation Inspectors have the authority to place a commercial vehicle and their drivers out of service for serious violations. This is performed by conducting comprehensive inspections on vehicles using observations, various tools, and specialized equipment after passing NAS Part A, Parts and Systems, NAS Part B, NAS General Hazmat, and NAS Cargo Tank.
Who are the customers?
The customers are Department of Public Safety, Department of Transportation and the general public of the State of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate
The customers are Department of Public Safety, Department of Transportation and the general public of the State of New Mexico.
Minimum Qualification
High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year general work experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience. Must successfully complete North American Standards certification.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License, a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Continued employment is subject to a national fingerprint-based record checks within 30 days of assignment and contingent upon remaining felony-free, per Section 5.12.1.1 of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy. Occasional Overtime and travel may be required. Ability to lift up to 50Ibs.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office and field setting with significant sitting, lifting, dragging, bending, kneeling, standing, walking, crawling and driving and with exposure to stressful situations, noise and uncooperative subjects. Performs duties in all types of inclement weather conditions.
As well as being exposed to stressful situations, loud noises, and uncooperative subjects where maintaining an appropriate manner is expected. May have to perform all types of duties in inclement weather conditions including extreme heat, wind, rain, and snow.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Jennifer Curtis, (575) 286-3545 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
The New Mexico State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, (NMSP-CVE), of the New Mexico Department of Public Safety is the lead MCSAP agency within the State of New Mexico. The mission of the NMSP-CVE is to promote safety on New Mexico highways by providing law enforcement traffic services to the motoring public, to ensure the safe and legal operation of commercial motor vehicles, and to prevent the introduction of illicit contraband into New Mexico while facilitating trade.
The ultimate goal of the NMSP-CVE is to reduce crashes involving commercial motor vehicles. This mission is accomplished by enforcing the state's Criminal Code, the Motor Transportation Act, the Motor Vehicle Code, and additional federal/state commercial motor vehicle safety regulations as adopted in the New Mexico Administrative Code. NMSP-CVE Officers and Transportation Inspectors conduct commercial motor vehicle inspections at fixed and non-fixed locations.
Why does the job exist?
The job exist to ensure safe and legal Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations through inspections and enforcement also, to detect driver safety, weight, and oversize violations on commerical motor vehicles to ensure compliance with applicable New Mexico State and Federal Laws.
How does it get done?
Transportation Inspectors conduct safety inspection on commercial motor vehicles. During these safety inspections a Transportation Inspector can identify if a commercial motor vehicle is in compliance with the state and federal rules and regulations. Transportation Inspectors have the authority to place a commercial vehicle and their drivers out of service for serious violations. This is performed by conducting comprehensive inspections on vehicles using observations, various tools, and specialized equipment after passing NAS Part A, Parts and Systems, NAS Part B, NAS General Hazmat, and NAS Cargo Tank.
Who are the customers?
The customers are Department of Public Safety, Department of Transportation and the general public of the State of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate
The customers are Department of Public Safety, Department of Transportation and the general public of the State of New Mexico.
Minimum Qualification
High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year general work experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience. Must successfully complete North American Standards certification.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License, a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Continued employment is subject to a national fingerprint-based record checks within 30 days of assignment and contingent upon remaining felony-free, per Section 5.12.1.1 of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy. Occasional Overtime and travel may be required. Ability to lift up to 50Ibs.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office and field setting with significant sitting, lifting, dragging, bending, kneeling, standing, walking, crawling and driving and with exposure to stressful situations, noise and uncooperative subjects. Performs duties in all types of inclement weather conditions.
As well as being exposed to stressful situations, loud noises, and uncooperative subjects where maintaining an appropriate manner is expected. May have to perform all types of duties in inclement weather conditions including extreme heat, wind, rain, and snow.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Jennifer Curtis, (575) 286-3545 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
