Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer 1 (Multiple Positions)

State of Oregon•Springfield, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Commerce and Compliance Division as a motor carrier enforcement officer where you will join a team of dedicated professionals that keep Oregon’s highways safe, efficient and protected. You will play a vital role in safeguarding our roads and infrastructure by enforcing size, weight, registration and safety laws for commercial vehicles. You’ll inspect vehicles, drivers, records and cargo securement to ensure full compliance with state and federal regulations. Through a combination of enforcement, education and regulatory action, you will help maintain the integrity of Oregon’s transportation system and support safe motor carrier operations across the state. Each employee of the Oregon Department of Transportation in the Commerce and Compliance Division (CCD) must be aware of, and adhere to, OAR 740-020-0010 and ORS 823.007. Failure to follow applicable administrative rules and statutes may impact employment. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Requirements

Two years of public contact/customer service experience which involved dealing with the public in person or by phone, providing information about services/programs, or explaining and/or applying laws, rules, regulations/procedures.
Experience or training using computers to retrieve and input data.
Valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record.
Completion of an associate's degree will substitute for one year of the public contact experience.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to remain calm and professional in difficult or escalated situations.
Experience evaluating facts to determine compliance with program guidelines or regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to accurately reply to inquiries regarding laws, policies or procedures.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound judgement calls based on established procedures.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain safe and efficient scale operations.
Evaluate commercial motor vehicles as they enter weigh stations or portable scales for compliance and registration.
Handle compliance situations with drivers and motor carrier officials who may be confused, are reluctant to provide accurate information or have language differences.
Issue citations and calculate fees accurately.
Prepare written reports and provide expert testimony when representing ODOT in court case concerning disputed citations.
Prepare written reports for other ODOT offices as needed.
Provide technical training on laws, rules and regulations pertaining to safety, size, weight, tax and registration.
Monitor weigh station bypass routes by driving to remote locations in state vehicles to identify vehicles bypassing without authorizations.
Work flexible work schedules to ensure coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Travel throughout the state is required with some overnight stays.
Work is conducted in all types of weather conditions and requires the ability to bend, stoop, climb and crawl.
Lift and move 35-pound portable scales.