Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist

Job Description and Duties

Under close supervision of a sergeant, the duties of the position include, but are not limited to, performing routine NAS/HM inspections at the facility or in the field and hazardous material inspections on commercial vehicles to determine if they comply with weight, size, registration, safety and equipment requirements as prescribed by C.F.R. 49, Title 13 C.C.R. and California Vehicle Code, and upon compliance, issue and affix CVSA decals to vehicles. Operate scales, detect overweight vehicles, weigh and obtain pertinent information and refer to traffic officer for enforcement action. Prepare accurate, legible inspection report forms documenting all mechanical defects and driver qualification deficiencies, examine driver qualification cards and papers, registration papers, manifest, bills of lading, shipping papers and operate MIS computer to determine compliance.

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Working Conditions

The Chowchilla River CVEF is located on State Route 99, fifteen miles south of the City of Merced. The facility is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The CVIS assigned to the position will work one of 3 assigned shifts, 9 hrs per day, consistent with Bargaining Unit 12.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Must be tactful and maintain good rapport with employees, peers, and supervisors. Confidentiality is essential in this position. Good attendance, punctuality, and dependability. A working knowledge of personal computers and must have excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-528900) and/or position number 388-464-6854-010 on the application.

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire