MSP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTOR I
Recruitment #22-000248-0002
Department | MSP - Field Operations Bureau |
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Date Opened | 10/7/2022 6:19:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 11/21/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $35,710.00 - $56,174.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Tiffany Hazel |
Work Location |
Allegany
Anne Arundel Baltimore City Baltimore County Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrett Harford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince George's Queen Anne's Somerset St. Mary's Talbot Washington County Wicomico Worcester |
Introduction
This is a STATEWIDE recruitment for the Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division with multiple vacancies. Selected applicants will be placed in counties throughout the State of Maryland.
Please select the county/counties you are willing to work.
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
LOCATION OF POSITION
This is a STATEWIDE recruitment for the Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division with multiple vacancies. Selected applicants will be placed in counties throughout the State of Maryland.
Main Purpose of Job
To conduct safety inspections and preventive
maintenance audits of commercial vehicles. Inspections are conducted to
determine compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to
registration, size, weight, safety and operating authority.
POSITION DUTIES
Conducts
Level I, II, and 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 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 driver's licenses to determine compliance with
international registration plan regulations and driver's licensing laws.
Places commercial
vehicles in an out-of-service status when violations have been identified.
Conducts preventative
maintenance audits at trucking terminals.
Conducts post cash
investigations.
Performs other duties as
assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Six months of experience in the mechanical repair, maintenance, or inspection of commercial motor vehicles.
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
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
1. Formal (technical)
training in the mechanical repair, maintenance, or inspection of commercial
motor vehicles
2. Experience working at the
Federal, State, County or Local levels of government
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 random 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.
Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland State Police
Human Resources Division
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
ATTN: Tiffany R. Hazel
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.