INSPECTOR OF AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT

Job Posting: Inspector of Automotive Equipment JC-530171 - JC-530171 - Inspector of Automotive Equipment INSPECTOR OF AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $5,404.00 - $7,114.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 9/6/2026 Job Description and Duties Inspect and evaluate the condition of departmental vehicles regarding continued cost effective operation. Determine when early survey requests are warranted. Prepare early survey request documents and maintain related vehicle files. Coordinate collection and subrogation activities with other sections and outside agencies. Inspect asset forfeiture or court awarded vehicles to determine value and cost effective operation, make recommendations, and prepare related reports. Inspect and evaluate potential vendor repair facilities for quality of work and their related costs. Review requested repairs to ensure they are appropriate, safe, cost effective, and in accordance with CHP policy. Track vehicle recalls statewide. Travel statewide to audit overall vehicle fleet condition, shop operations, fleet maintenance, fleet repair records, fuel reporting, and fleet management system entries. Prepare audit documents using a computer. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions The Inspector of Automotive Equipment will work both indoors and outdoors. While indoors, the temperature and humidity are reasonably controlled. While outdoors, the employee is exposed to climatic conditions. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. INSPECTOR OF AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT # of Positions: 1 Work Location: In Office Telework: In Office Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Department Information California Highway Patrol Fleet Operations Section (074) 3300 Reed Avenue West Sacramento, CA 95605 The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The California Highway Patrol offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future. The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Inspector of Automotive Equipment certification list is being utilized to recruit for this position. To obtain list eligibility for the Inspector of Automotive Equipment classification, please visit the Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Inspector of Automotive Equipment examination bulletin found here: 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: Would be able to lift 60 pounds in weight, be able to work in varying, and sometimes extreme temperatures, and have strong interpersonal/verbal communication skills; and good attendance and punctuality. This location offers free parking, access to an on-site cafeteria, gym, and ATM, and is close to many shops and restaurants. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Department Website: Human Resources Contact: Paul Group View phone number on click.appcast.io Hiring Unit Contact: Matthew Hillyard View phone number on click.appcast.io Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Equal Opportunity & Access Section View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. 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-530171) and/or position number 388-074-6892-XXX 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. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr