Safety & Complnc Spec 2- Training Team CDL Programs

Georgia Department of Revenue•Conyers, GA

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), Regulatory Compliance Division, is seeking a Safety and Compliance Specialist for its CDL Unit. This grant-funded position is responsible, under limited supervision, for initial and ongoing certification requirements for Commercial Vehicle Driver Training School owners and instructors, as well as state CDL examiners and third-party CDL examiners throughout Georgia. The role develops and delivers training, assesses training and testing needs, audits regulated programs for compliance, interprets applicable regulations, responds to inquiries and complaints, and supports certification, reporting, data-entry, and outreach activities. The position requires statewide in-state travel, including week-long overnight trips. The employee must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel statewide. The employee must be able to maneuver beneath commercial vehicles for inspections and may need to bend, lift, work outdoors and in inclement weather, work around moving vehicles, work holidays, and drive and fuel commercial vehicles. Within 12 months of hire, the selected applicant must obtain at least a Class A CDL with P and S endorsements. A pre-employment background check is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of job-related experience; or one year of experience at the lower-level Safety & Complnc Spec 1 (RCP010) or equivalent, interpreting and applying state laws, rules, and regulations to determine eligibility for a government-regulated credential, certification, or license.
Alternatively, an associate degree in a related field, such as business, public administration, or occupational safety, and one year of related experience interpreting and applying state laws, rules, and regulations to determine eligibility for a government-regulated credential, certification, or license.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to research and analyze information independently and draw logical conclusions.
Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and make decisions with limited supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interpret federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Experience inspecting materials for compliance.
Demonstrated dependable work attendance.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel statewide.
Ability to maneuver beneath commercial vehicles and perform the physical and outdoor activities described in the posting.
Ability to obtain a minimum Class A CDL with P and S endorsements within 12 months of hire.
Successful completion of required pre-employment and other background checks.

Nice To Haves

Georgia Class A CDL and/or Class B CDL with P and S endorsements.
One year of experience driving a commercial motor vehicle as defined in 49 CFR 390.5.
Two years of prior knowledge of state and federal Commercial Driver's License regulations.
Related experience such as work as a State Driver's License Examiner, CDL Examiner, CDL Instructor, law enforcement officer, military veteran, educator, or trainer.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver training to CDL schools, instructors, third-party testers, and third-party examiners.
Assess needs for third-party testers and CDL schools requiring targeted attention to meet testing and training requirements.
Audit and monitor CDL-regulated programs, instructors, and examiners in the assigned area to ensure compliance with federal regulations, agency rules, and state law.
Interpret and maintain knowledge of state, federal, and other commercial driver's license regulations.
Respond professionally and promptly to management and customer inquiries in accordance with DDS core values.
Investigate customer complaints, present findings to management, and recommend appropriate courses of action.
Serve on task teams and workgroups.
Develop partnerships between the Division and internal and external business partners.
Assist with training events, certification classes, and community outreach.
Compile weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
Enter road-test scores in DRIVES when submitted by Third Party Examiners.
Accurately record and enter data, including CSTIMS scoresheets and schedules.
Conduct vehicle inspections, including maneuvering beneath commercial vehicles.