JC-533824 Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist

This posting states its location as Los Angeles County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Inspects and tests integral commercial vehicle components and systems for compliance with the Vehicle Code and other applicable laws and regulations. At a minimum, ensure inspected commercial vehicles meet or exceed the established Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) safety standards. Refers all identified violations to the on-duty commercial officer for review and possible enforcement action. Issues and affix CVSA decals to vehicles which pass inspection.

Assists the commercial officer in a supporting role to provide security for the facility and bring suspected criminal activity or unusual occurrences to the attention of the on-duty commercial officer. Reviews incoming commercial technical manuals and information bulletins. Prepares and conducts commercial training to departmental and allied agency personnel.

Provides service to the public in person and via telephone regarding a wide variety of commercial vehicle operations; driver qualifications, hours of service, load securement as well as mechanical questions. Monitors commercial vehicle driver qualification and compliance with state and federal laws. Set-ups and maintains commercial regulation manuals, maintain facility resources and issued personnel inspection equipment. Performs other duties as assigned by their facility supervisors to aid the facility in accomplishing the mission of the California Highway Patrol.

Performs other job-related duties, within the scope of the classification, as assigned.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The Carson Platform Scales operates five (5) days per week from 0530 - 1400 hours. CVIS’s assigned to the position will work eight (8) hours per day on a workweek schedule consistent with the provisions of the Bargaining Unit 12 contract.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The CHP utilizes their own Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist certification list
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist classification to be eligible to take the examination
• To obtain certification list eligibility, please view the examination bulletin link at CalCareers and follow all instructions
• In addition to applying for the examination, applicants MUST submit an application to this Job Control to be considered for the position

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for California Highway Patrol is Martin Rivera.