Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Motor Carrier Specialist III, plans, organizes, and directs the work of a field MCSU or Field Division office; acts as a staff assistant to the Motor Carrier Specialist III; conducts ongoing field training for assigned Motor Carrier Specialist I personnel on a one-to-one basis and as a principal instructor at in-service classes; performs specialized research and administrative functions; reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of field inspection and investigation activities and recommends changes in the motor carrier regulation program as needed; advises carriers and assists in developing programs for the selection, training, and supervision of drivers, vehicle inspection maintenance, operational, and hazardous material handling practices; makes field studies and investigations of special conditions, or of complaints alleging improper or unsafe operating practices; performs special research and makes test of automotive equipment and new automotive equipment devices; provides technical information regarding hazardous materials transportation to field enforcement personnel and to other state agencies as requested; gathers evidence, prepares complaints, and testifies as an expert witness in proceedings before the courts and transportation regulatory agencies.

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Working Conditions

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.

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:

Strong technical skills related to all aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Program; excellent interpersonal skills; strong communication skills; ability to maintain confidentiality; working knowledge of computers; good analytical skills; must be tactful and maintain professional and outstanding rapport with subordinates, supervisors, and other departmental employees and allied agency representatives.

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-486889) and/or position number 388-601-3928-001 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

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