What are the responsibilities and job description for the DPS - THP - Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspector - 1323 position at TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY?
** THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION AND IS SUBJECT TO RENEWAL **
PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InspectorsandInvestigators.pdf
Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
1. Conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles in accordance with federal regulations and State law.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
Education – High School Diploma/equivalent.
Experience – A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in work involving customer interaction, clerical, mechanical or moderately technical work (part stock/sales; appliance repair, etc.) or other work that requires frequent mental activity and decision making.
A career ladder has been established for this position for advancement to the various higher salaries and/or levels of the Commercial Vehicle Inspector job series requires completion of various lengths (one (1), four (4), eight (8), twelve (12) years) of qualifying work experience AND the recommendation of Supervisory Staff.
After certification of successful completion of required training, the following are required:
Licensure and/or Certification – If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence. Maintain current Certification in: North American Roadside Inspection, Hazardous Material Inspection, Bulk Packaging Inspection, Motor Coach Inspection, and all other training required for this position. Must be able to obtain and maintain TLETS Certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
Vehicle Inspection – Knowledge of the basic principles of commercial vehicle technology and the methods, practices, procedures and techniques related to the motor vehicle safety inspection program process, field inspections and investigations, and enforcement.
Regulatory Knowledge – Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.
Technology – Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint) and be able to learn new software/systems.
Interpersonal Skills – Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS’ core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.
Organizational and Prioritization Skills – Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in an occasional high-volume office setting and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.
Presentation/Communication Skills – Skill in effectively communicating with coworkers, law enforcement agencies, external and internal customers either by phone or email correspondence.
Research and Comprehension – Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail – Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.
Confidentiality and Protected Information – Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.
Investigations – Ability to make accurate observations of conditions and occurrences and to identify significant items in the environment and to ascertain facts by personal contact and observation and the examination of reports and records. Ability to conduct visual surveillance using binoculars.
Inspection Equipment – Ability to use small hand tools in association with inspection procedures. Ability to determine if commercial vehicle inspection equipment is being used properly. Ability to safeguard assigned equipment and supplies.
Safety – Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.
Schedule – Availability for after-hours and weekend work is required.
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sufficient strength to lift and/or carry up to forty (40) pounds on an infrequent basis a minimum of thirty (30) yards.
- Sufficient physical mobility and manual dexterity to successfully perform the duties of the job.
- Sufficient physical ability to perform duties adjacent to mobile or stationary commercial vehicle equipment, and/or commercial vehicles and on concrete, blacktop or other surfaces that become slippery from oil, grease, engine coolant, and other products associated with the transportation industry.
- Tolerance to daily exposure to varying weather and temperature extremes and to tolerate commercial vehicle emissions, fumes and vapors, oil, grease, engine coolant and other products associated with the transportation industry.
- Ability to bend, stoop and utilize a mechanic's "creeper" to maneuver under vehicles to visually inspect commercial vehicle mechanical components.
- Ability to climb into trucks and trailers to check proper cargo binding and on to the top of transport tanks to check compliance with hazardous materials regulations.
- Ability to distinguish between shading of color variations to detect counterfeit inspection certificates and/or related documents.
- Driving requirements: Occasional (10%).
