WEIGHT INSPECTOR II - 55014402

State of Florida

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will enforce provisions of weight laws, including vehicle registration requirements and compliance with fuel tax requirements of commercial vehicles as specified in Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes (F.S.) using automated scales and measuring devices to determine the weight of commercial vehicles and cargo.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic computer usage.
Knowledge of use of radio and telephone equipment.
Knowledge of the department’s exposure control plan.
Skills in dealing with the public and other employees in a tactful and courteous manner
Skills in preforming basic mathematical calculations
Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to work independently
Ability to collect, review and verify data and maintain records
Obtained a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency.
One year experience enforcing Florida's Commercial Motor Vehicle Size and Weight laws.
Incumbent must be Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certified.
This position requires a Level II background check in accordance with the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) and Section 282.709, Florida Statutes.
Incumbent will be required to receive certification in CPR / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and maintain certification.
This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Enforces provisions of weight laws, including vehicle registration requirements and compliance with fuel tax requirements of commercial vehicles as specified in Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes (F.S.).
Use automated scales and measuring devices to determine the weight of commercial vehicles and cargo.
Calculate vehicles axle and gross weights of those vehicles, according to weight, law formulas to detect violations.
Submit Weigh Station Deficiency (WSD) reports in an accurate and timely manner.
Check vehicles for compliance with, or violation of, fuel tax requirements, issues temporary permits, assesses permit fees, and issues civil citations when violations are detected.
Observes Commercial Motor Vehicles for obvious safety violations, detaining vehicles, and notifying law enforcement officers for appropriate action as required.
Determine amount of penalties and issues overweight citations for all axle gross and combination of axle spacing violations, and violations of permits and improper licensing.
Assist the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) with collecting overdue citation payments.
Maintain records and prepares reports on all vehicles checked, weighed and assessed, properly identifying types of violations for reporting purposes required by the Office of Motor Carrier Compliance Headquarters, and the Federal Highway Administration.
Review special permit issues for certain overweight vehicles for compliance with permit provisions.
Inspect license plates and registration certificates of vehicles, for expiration or improper weight classification, according to the declared gross vehicle weight, and conducts necessary inquiries with issuing authorities to determine if violations are present.
Require vehicles to be off-loaded when gross vehicle weight exceeds the legal weight by 6,000 pounds or more in accordance with Florida Statutes.
Assists owners and operators of vehicles by furnishing information and interpreting state weight laws.
Uses telephone, National Crime Information Center/Florida Crime Information Center (NCIC/FCIC) Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles computer systems, and two-way communications to confirm violations.
Understands the principles and effects of bloodborne pathogens.
Knows and understands the Department’s Exposure Control Plan.
Uses universal precautions and protective measures for bloodborne pathogens, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other related incidents.
Performs CPR during emergency situations.