Job Specification Details
Motor Vehicle Inspector
Job Code | 634000 |
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Pay Plan | Classified |
Pay Grade | 26 |
Occupational Category | Protective Services |
Effective Date | 09/12/2021 |
Class Definition | This law enforcement position performs field inspections and technical investigations relevant to criminal and regulatory activity for the Department of Motor Vehicles. This includes enforcement of federal and state vehicle laws and regulations. This position specifically focuses on both a variety of criminal and regulatory laws pertaining to licensed motor vehicle inspection stations, mechanics, dealers, and on the commercial motor vehicles and their drivers traveling our highways. Duties involve the gathering and analysis of evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects for possible prosecution or through uniform commercial motor vehicle enforcement. Duties are performed in an assigned region and/or statewide. Work is performed under the supervision of the Motor Vehicle Inspector Supervisor. |
Examples of Work | This position has two very distinct roles within this class, the uniform Motor Vehicle Inspector, and the Detective Motor Vehicle Inspector. An employee in this class may serve in either role. |
Environmental Factors | Duties are performed in the field, both in and out of a motor vehicle during an assigned shift under all types of climatic conditions. Incumbents must be able to carry and place portable scales weighing 35 lbs. or more under trucks as well as load and unload, with a winch, semi-portable scales weighing up to 1,300 pounds from trailers. Duties may require early morning, evening, night, weekend, or other irregular or overtime duty hours. Exposure to danger may occur during pursuit and apprehension of violators, handling hazardous materials, and working around large trucks and pieces of equipment. Attendance at meetings, court hearings, and seminars may be required. The Incumbent is a Vermont certified full-time law enforcement officer and is armed and drives a fully equipped police type vehicle. Threats of varying types and severity are possible. |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Considerable knowledge of motor vehicle and commercial vehicle laws, including dealer, inspection and emission requirements, the Automated Vehicle Inspection Program (AVIP), vehicle registration and titling, purchase and use tax, size/weight, and licensing of operators. Working knowledge of computers and related software to include having the ability to gather, analyze and interpret data. Ability to operate cameras, recorders, computers, tablets, and other digital equipment. Ability to preserve the confidentially of information. Ability to prepare clear, concise reports, affidavits, and statements in a timely fashion. Ability to meet, communicate and interact with the public in stressful situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to operate skillfully a motor vehicle and various special tools and equipment in performance of duties. Ability to work effectively under rigid time constraints. Ability to plan, organize, and set priorities to carry out work of a technical nature. Ability to maintain a Vermont full-time law enforcement officer certification. |
Minimum Qualifications | High school diploma AND three (3) years in law enforcement experience. Note: Candidate must be a full-time certified Vermont law enforcement officer at time of hire. |
Preferred Qualifications | Background in automotive diagnostics and repair. |
Special Requirements | Mental and physical condition appropriate to successfully perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential job functions.
This position is Group "C" retirement with mandatory retirement at age 57. |