PSC COMMON CARRIER INSPECTOR II & III

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

PSC Common Carrier Inspector II – Grade 10

PSC Common Carrier Inspector III – Grade 12

The person selected for this position, will travel from their home to various locations throughout the State with the occasional trips to the office in Baltimore City for meetings and to receive assignments. 

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:   (II & III) Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years (II) and four years (III)  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. Candidates may substitute additional experience as described above on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

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 will 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 has maintained compliance with established certification requirements.

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 assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Rom 608, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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