Vehicle Compliance Inspector

State of Illinois•Madison, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Vehicle Compliance Inspector. Under the direction of the Vehicle Testing and Compliance Inspection Manager, this position performs nonscheduled inspections, investigations, and enforcement functions related to the licensing, regulation, and operation of Official Testing Stations, Official Mobile Safety Testing Companies, and Official Portable Emission Testing Companies throughout the state. The incumbent investigates complaints and initiates corrective action concerning safety issues related to the operation of school buses, religious organization buses, and buses registered as charitable vehicles. The incumbent maintains a thorough knowledge of all applicable Illinois and federal safety regulations in the performance of vehicle and testing station investigation and inspection duties.

Requirements

Knowledge and skill and mental development equivalent to either: a) completion of four years high school plus two years of experience in law enforcement, compliance, or regulation related employment OR b) completion of two years college/technical school in law enforcement, automotive technology, diesel emissions, or vehicle safety inspections OR c) completion of four years of high school plus two years of experience in diesel or school bus mechanics, diesel emissions, or vehicle safety inspections.
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Ability to travel and work irregular hours when necessary.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with occasional overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non- State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

Nice To Haves

Prefers one (1) year of experience applying commercial motor vehicle components related to the Illinois Vehicle Inspection Program.
Prefers one (1) year of experience investigating compliance related to enforcement to include interviewing people, reviewing and analyzing documents and records, and writing reports.
Prefers one (1) year of experience presenting testimony and evidence at administrative hearings.
Prefers demonstrated ability to communicate in such a way that positive public relations are maintained with coworkers, station owners and other persons contacted during duty hours.

Responsibilities

Initiates and conducts random nonscheduled inspections of school buses, religious organization buses, and buses registered as charitable vehicles.
Conducts nonscheduled inspections of Official Testing Stations, Official Mobile Safety Testing Companies, and Official Portable Emission Testing Companies.
Certifies all safety testers employed at Official Testing Stations, Official Mobile Safety Testing Companies, and Official Portable Emission Testing Companies.
Initiates follow-up investigations when vehicles inspected are found to be substandard and carry a recently issued Certificate of Safety.
Prepares comprehensive written reports and presents oral testimony and evidence at administrative hearings.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
12 Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources