PSC COMMON CARRIER INSPECTOR III

This recruitment is for a Public Service Commission Common Carrier Inspector position with the Maryland Public Service Commission.

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William Donald Schaefer Tower

6 St. Paul Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

To conduct safety inspections of regulated passenger for-hire vehicles to ensure that carriers are operating vehicles and employing drivers who meet minimum safety and service standards. This work is primarily outdoors, under varying weather conditions and requires travel throughout the State of Maryland.

Perform driver/vehicle safety inspections on for-hire passenger carrying vehicles and records.

Prepare written and/or electronic reports.

Testify at Commission hearings or in a court of law regarding safety inspection decisions.

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

Experience: Four years of experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline or diesel-powered motor vehicles or in the inspection of such vehicles for the purpose of ensuring their safe operating condition.

Notes: 

1. Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Diesel Mechanic classifications or Vehicle System/Tank Maintainer or Fire Control/Tank Vehicle Repairs or Vehicle/Vehicle Equipment Maintenance specialty codes in the vehicle mechanics field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 

The preferred candidate should have successfully completed and maintained, for at least one year, a Maryland State Police approved course in North American Standard Commercial Vehicle Inspection (Part A and Part B) and maintained compliance with established certification requirements.

Possession of a current American Vehicle Standard Passenger Vehicle Inspection Certification is also preferred.

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.

Employees in this classification must successfully complete the North American Standard Vehicle Inspection training course as prescribed by the Superintendent of the Maryland State Police during the probationary period.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience relating to the requirement of this job. The rating will be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and/or education that are related to this job.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston Street, Room 608

Baltimore, MD 21201

Should you have any questions regarding this recruitment please call 410-767-3386.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.