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MSP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE COMPLIANCE TECHNICIAN I

Recruitment #26-000232-0001

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Introduction

It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.
 
PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.
➢ The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.
➢ Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.
➢ Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".
➢ Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.
➢ Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.
➢ Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates. 

GRADE

ASTD13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of State Police

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division 

901 Elkridge Landing Road STE 300

Linthicum, MD 21090


Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to conduct safety audits, compliance investigations and preventive maintenance audits of DOT regulated carriers. Audits and investigations are conducted to determine compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to registration, size, weight, safety and operating authority.

POSITION DUTIES

Must be certified within the first six months of employment and maintain certification to conduct all levels of CVSA inspections, post collisions and preventive maintenance audits. 

 

Conducts Level I, II, III inspections at portable or permanent scales to determine compliance with motor carrier laws, size requirements, hazardous materials regulations, equipment and motor vehicle inspection violations as well as compliance with the North American Standard Driver/Vehicle inspection procedures and highway hauling permits. 


Inspects drivers, his/her logs, load manifests and/or related documentation. Under the supervision of a uniformed officer, sets up portable weighing operations anywhere within assigned area, observes the scale reading on commercial vehicles and takes appropriate action. 

 

Examines vehicle registration documents and drivers' licenses to determine compliance with international registration plan regulations and drivers' licensing laws. Places commercial vehicles in an out-of-service status when violations have been identified, such that the vehicle cannot be lawfully driven. 

 

Conducts New Entrant Safety Audits and Compliance Investigations on DOT regulated companies.


Conducts preventive maintenance audits at trucking terminals. Conducts post crash investigations.

 

Takes enforcement action and prepares citations, SEROs and warnings.

 

Prepares reports and maintains records for testifying in court. Collects and records special survey data. 

 

Completes Driver/Vehicle Inspection Reports and Post Crash Investigation Reports. Uses a computer to enter and retrieve inspection data. Must satisfactorily complete training and become qualified to use M.I.L.E.S. message terminal and CJIS terminal to access information. 

 

Performs other related duties.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of experience conducting safety inspections of commercial vehicles at state weigh stations.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in the mechanical repair, maintenance, or inspection of commercial motor vehicles on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional experience in law enforcement activities including vehicle inspections on a year-for-year basis for the required experience

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications 

1. Experience assisting or observing a New Entrant Audit or Compliance Review investigation.

2. Experience using the following software programs: AIM, ACE, NEWS, SENTRI and GOTHAM.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

2. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain certification as required by State Transportation Article, Title 25, Subtitle 111 (h)(2) Respective Powers of State and Local Authorities, Title 49, Sections 107-108 and 300-399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation and as required by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance guidelines.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

2. In accordance with Public Safety Article, Title 2. Department of State Police, Section 2-204 (b)(6) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made.  A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees. The list will be valid for one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.



It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.



*If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4493.



*TTY Users: Call Maryland Relay



*We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply



*As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity




*Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:


Maryland State Police - Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, Maryland 21208

ATTN: Amirah VonHendricks

amirah.vonhendricks@maryland.gov



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