Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under general supervision, audit records of motor carriers of passengers and property for compliance with the California Highway Patrol administrative regulations relating to safety, maintenance, and operational practices; perform in-depth vehicle inspections of commercial motor vehicles including annual certifications, evaluate the effectiveness of a carrier's preventive maintenance program and the adequacy and accuracy of record keeping related to driver's hours of service, driver licensing, and controlled substance and alcohol testing; prepare comprehensive written reports identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective action to motor carriers, make recommendations regarding granting of PUC operating authority; inspect hazardous material and waste carrier and shipper facilities to evaluate compliance with state and federal regulations; use a personal computer to access data and complete forms and documents; maintain a calendar and manage assigned workload, provide technical information and guidance to individuals with varying levels of comprehension; adhere to the Department's expectations and commitment to service by upholding established professional values and departmental policy.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Indoors with climate control, outdoors often in excessively warm or cold weather, exposure to dirt and grease while inspecting vehicles.

This position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict-of-Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

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.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed and 1 page in length, each response shall be no more than 1 paragraph and 12-point Arial font.

1. After reviewing the duty statement, summarize the duties you currently perform that are similar to the Motor Carrier Specialist I position?

2. Describe the elements of an effective preventative maintenance program.

• Incumbents currently in the classification who are eligible to transfer shall upload a completed and signed CHP 220N, Request for Transfer-Nonuniformed, form to this job control. The most senior same-class transfer applicant who responds by the final filing date shall be selected. CHP 220N link:

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:

Ability to: read, comprehend, and write English sufficient for successful job performance; apply laws, rules, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures to specific situations; reach a conclusion by analyzing all available information; communicate orally in public and on a one-to-one basis; write detailed reports; follow oral and written instructions; manage own time, prioritize tasks, work effectively in stressful situations; detect unsafe equipment and operating practices; use basic tools and safety equipment; perform inspections safely; perform basic mathematical calculations; interact effectively with others and work as a team member; remember detailed job-related information; maintain sufficient physical ability and dexterity to allow proper inspection of vehicles and cargo tanks; operate an assigned motor vehicle; anticipate and recognize problems and take effective action; and use assigned computer and other computer-related hardware.

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 and a Statement of Qualifications with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-500656) and/or position number 388-101-3930-009 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 for 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
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered. Refer to the Special Requirement Section of this job posting for the SOQ questions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Immediate start,

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