INSPECTOR SPECIALIST (WT: MS COMPLIANCE OFFICER III) - 76005272

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ Division of Motorist Services, Bureau of Commercial Vehicles and Driver Services, Commercial Driver Licenses Program, is hiring an Inspector Specialist for its Third Party Testing program. The role helps protect the integrity of Florida’s Commercial Driver Licensing program and promote roadway safety by evaluating Third Party Testers (TPTs) and Third Party Administrators (TPAs), scoring CDL skills tests, conducting audits, and verifying compliance with federal and state requirements.

The position assesses contract adherence, measures and validates CDL test pad accuracy using laser devices, and reviews testing operations for consistency and quality. The employee travels in a state vehicle and works directly with TPTs and TPAs, providing coaching, training, and guidance. This is a field-based role that involves onsite outdoor monitoring multiple times a week and occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

• Ability to operate personal computers and related equipment.
• Ability to operate state-owned automobiles.
• Ability to conduct CDL tests; this may be attained through training within six months of employment.
• Valid driver license in good standing.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• Ability to conduct onsite outdoor monitoring in all types of weather, including rain, hot, and cold conditions.
• Ability to stand, kneel, and bend to view specified items located under commercial motor vehicles and to get in and out of commercial motor vehicles of all sizes.

Nice To Haves

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to effectively manage, mentor, and monitor staff.
• Ability to use critical thinking, problem-solving techniques, and judgment to make sound and effective decisions.
• Attention to detail and self-discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite evaluations of Third Party Testers and Third Party Administrators.
• Score commercial driver license skills tests.
• Conduct audits and verify compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Assess contract adherence.
• Measure and validate CDL test pad accuracy using laser devices.
• Review testing operations for consistency and quality.
• Travel in a state vehicle to work directly with TPTs and TPAs.
• Provide coaching, training, and guidance to TPTs and TPAs.
• Conduct outdoor onsite monitoring activities multiple times a week.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Annual and sick leave package
• Nine paid holidays
• State health and life insurance
• Educational benefits
• Contributory retirement plan

What This Job Offers

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