MCSAP Commercial Vehicle Safety Specialist

State of Montana • Helena, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a MCSAP Compliance Specialist. This position performs motor carrier compliance reviews and safety audits in accordance with state and federal law including, commercial vehicle inspections, equipment checks and verification of driver documentation through random selection, by direct observation, and testing. This includes review of commercial motor carrier payroll, worker’s compensation, employee drug testing, and other employment records; and examination of driver and carrier records for accurate entries. This position researches, analyzes, evaluates, and reinforces laws, regulations and policies to identify and avoid potential violations by motor carriers, vehicles, and drivers. This position builds enforcement cases for MCS where indicated by carrier repeated non-compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, business management, accounting, law enforcement, transportation safety or a directly related field.
• Other combinations of education and experience are considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Must attend and successfully complete certification training courses and complete supervised commercial motor vehicle inspections to be considered for level II.
• Must successfully complete and retain certification at the following Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) certification courses: North American Standard Inspection (NASI Part A and B); General Hazardous Materials Inspection (GHM); Cargo Tank Inspection (CTI); and Other Bulk Packaging Inspection (OBP).
• Must attend and successfully complete Level II certification training courses, inspections, investigations and safety audits to be considered for level III.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal and state statutes, rules and regulations regarding the operation of commercially operated vehicles including hazardous materials.
• Working knowledge of theories and practices of auditing, accounting or management safety review procedures.
• Knowledge of carrier record keeping systems as they apply to Federal and state requirements.
• Skill in operation of a motor vehicle.
• Skill in use of personal computers, business software applications, office equipment and various peripheral devices, such as scanner, digital, modems, etc.
• Skilled in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skilled in diffusing volatile situations.
• Customer orientation/service.
• Decision making.
• Personal accountability and ownership.
• Leadership.
• Communication.
• Ethics.
• Negotiations.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Teamwork.
• Creativity and problem-solving.
• Must pass a fingerprint-based background investigation.
• Driver’s record will be verified.
• Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Nice To Haves

• Level II certification is expected within six to twelve months from date of hire.
• Level III certification is expected within twelve to eighteen months from date of hire, or if hired at level II, it is expected that the incumbent will complete level III regimens within six (6) months.

Responsibilities

• Performs motor carrier compliance reviews and safety audits in accordance with state and federal law.
• Conducts commercial vehicle inspections and equipment checks.
• Verifies driver documentation through random selection, direct observation, and testing.
• Reviews commercial motor carrier payroll, worker’s compensation, employee drug testing, and other employment records.
• Examines driver and carrier records for accurate entries.
• Researches, analyzes, evaluates, and reinforces laws, regulations and policies to identify and avoid potential violations by motor carriers, vehicles, and drivers.
• Builds enforcement cases for MCS where indicated by carrier repeated non-compliance.

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level