Fuel Tax Officer - ECD Full Authority Lateral Officer

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $57,301 - $69,807 • Onsite

About The Position

This position focuses on public safety by protecting life, property and the state transportation infrastructure, by providing safe and efficient movement of commercial traffic through the State of Arizona. The Fuel Tax Unit is responsible for sampling/analyzing fuel sources during roadside enforcement on vehicles of interest and when conducting unannounced inspections to identify fuel tax fraud. Enforces all state and federal laws and regulations relative to commercial vehicle enforcement and regulatory compliance. Background check and in and out-of-state travel is required. This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive.

Requirements

• Knowledge of pertinent State and Federal motor vehicle laws, rules and regulations
• Knowledge of sampling/analyzing fuel sources on vehicles during inspections at construction sites, ranches, farms, other agricultural business locations, and motor fuel stations
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement methods, best practices and procedures
• Knowledge of Search and Seizure, rules of evidence and custody of prisoners
• Knowledge of Defensive tactics
• Knowledge of First Aid, CPR
• Knowledge of Court systems, procedures and protocols
• Knowledge of Activity reporting and accounting procedures established for the work system
• Knowledge of Principles of report writing
• Knowledge of and ability of having previously served as a certified peace officer in Arizona; another state, or federal agency, and meet all of the minimum qualifications for certification as an Arizona Peace Officer
• Skills in interpreting relevant State and Federal motor vehicle laws, rules and regulations
• Skills in Fuel Tax Evasion Unit and provide education and outreach to individuals and businesses within the related industries
• Skills in eliciting factual information and drawing valid conclusions
• Skills in use and care of firearms
• Skills in operate police equipment in emergency situations
• Skills in exercise discretion in use of force
• Skills in verbal and written communication
• Skills in problem solving and using good judgment
• Skills in Google Workspace
• Skills in completed the basic and advanced training that demonstrates substantial comparability to the Arizona basic Course
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
• Ability to establish and maintaining effective relationships with staff members and the general public
• Ability to maintain moral standards and integrity
• Ability to work as a team and collaborate
• Ability to make effective and reasonable decisions under pressure
• Ability to operate law enforcement computers, software and database programs
• Ability to maintain required firearms certification
• Ability to understand and interpret laws and regulations
• Ability to complete all work assignments in a timely manner
• Ability to obtain an appointment from an Arizona Law Enforcement Agency
• Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Full Authority certifications.
• Weapons certified in accordance with AZPOST standards and obtain the CVSA certification within 6 months of hire.
• Individuals who have served honorably as a peace officer in Arizona and their certification has lapsed, or served in another State may be eligible to gain Arizona POST certification through Waiver Testing. PAT is required for all Wavier Testing.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended.
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
• An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Laws, rules and regulations
• Computer skills
• Report writing
• 1 year of law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties to include: screening commercial driver/vehicle credentials, weighing commercial vehicles, performing enhanced vehicle identity inspections, registration compliance, commercial vehicle safety inspections, conducting traffic stops on commercial vehicles, enforcement of all pertinent laws, rules and regulations and all other duties performed by Officers.
• Collaborating with ADOT's Financial Management Services group and their team of auditors to use a data driven approach in identifying fuel tax evaders.
• Fuel Tax Evasion Unit officers to provide education and outreach to individuals and businesses within the related industries.
• Conducting surveillance at fueling stations to detect the misuse of dyed diesel fuel and use class fuel.
• Collecting information about the illegal importation of diversion of untaxed diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels originating from sources outside of Arizona.
• Supplementing current enforcement efforts with additional operational details which target fuel bootlegging and dyed fuel violations.
• Conducting surveillance at fueling stations to detect the misuse of dyed diesel fuel and use class fuel.
• Collecting information about the illegal importation of diversion of untaxed diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels originating from sources outside of Arizona.
• Supplementing current enforcement efforts with additional operational details which target fuel bootlegging and dyed fuel violations.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed