Investigator (Safety Investigator) 20101140

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

20h

About The Position

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is responsible for regulating utility and transportation providers and works to ensure safe, reliable services for Ohioans. The Transportation Department promotes safe and secure commercial transportation on public highways, railroads, and transportation facilities, while supporting quality and equitable service and resolving consumer and carrier complaints.

The Investigator independently conducts safety compliance audits and inspections of non-hazardous-material commercial motor carrier operations, records, and equipment. The role travels in a state vehicle within a designated area to conduct safety audits, compliance reviews, and driver and vehicle inspections. The Investigator reviews driver duty status, bills of lading, driver qualification records, logbooks, equipment and maintenance records, and carrier equipment inspections; educates carriers about safety compliance; and prepares detailed reports and conclusions. The position may also respond to public and industry complaints about alleged violations of commercial motor vehicle transportation laws in Ohio. Initial training must be passed and federal certifications maintained to remain in the position.

The employee uses their home as their report-in location and headquarters. The home must be within 30 air miles of 1 W Lakeside Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44113. The posting also lists the work location as 180 East Broad Street, 4th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated qualification pathways: 30 months of training or investigative experience corresponding to the types of complaints and alleged violations in the job posting or approved position description, plus a valid driver's license; or completion of an associate core program in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a commensurate academic field, plus 12 months of experience conducting investigations and/or inspections and a valid driver's license; or 30 months of training or experience as an Investigator Assistant (26210) corresponding to the relevant complaints and alleged violations, plus a valid driver's license; or an equivalent combination meeting the minimum class qualifications.
• Pass initial training.
• Maintain federal certifications to remain in the position.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct safety compliance audits and inspections of non-hazardous-material commercial motor carrier operations, records, and equipment.
• Travel in a state vehicle within the designated area to conduct safety audits, compliance reviews, and driver and vehicle inspections.
• Review driver duty status, bills of lading, driver qualification records, logbooks, equipment and maintenance records, and carrier equipment inspections.
• Educate carriers about compliance with safety regulations.
• Formulate conclusions and prepare detailed reports of compliance and safety audits and inspections.
• Respond as needed to public and regulated-industry complaints regarding violations of laws governing commercial motor vehicle transportation in Ohio.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree