Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer 1 (Multiple Positions)

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Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer 1 (Multiple Positions)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Commerce and Compliance Division (CCD)
Roadside Enforcement & Field Services
Springfield

The role:
Join our Commerce and Compliance Division as a motor carrier enforcement officer where you will join a team of dedicated professionals that keep Oregons 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. Youll 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 Oregons 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 toOAR andORS 823.007. Failure to follow applicable administrative rules and statutes mayimpactemployment.Not sure what this meansVisit the Commerce and Compliance Division (CCD)laws and ruleswebsite or contact the recruiter listed below for more information.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregons communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• 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.

• Required to 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. Must be able to lift and move 35-pound portable scales.

• A computer skills/typing assessment will be administered at time of interview.

• To request a copy of the position description which includes all duties and working conditions please email .
  

Whats in it for you:

• Work/life balance 11 paid holidays a year flexible work schedules paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed accurate and reflect your skills experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
  

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Minimum qualifications:
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.

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Experience or training using computers to retrieve and input data.

Completion of an associates degree will substitute for one year of the public contact experience.

Special qualifications: Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a validUSdriver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What wed like to see:

If you have these attributes let us know in your application materials! Its how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• 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.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the Need help section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the what wed like to see section above.

    • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

    • Please address your cover letter to Kevin Cozart Willamette Valley Enforcement Manager.

    • Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the what wed like to see section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

    • You must upload your cover letter in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help

• For questions call or email .
  

Additional information:

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required e.g. STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age date of birth attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System) and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex age national origin disability sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs services activities hiring and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions concerns or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA contact 1- (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at . Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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