COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTOR 2 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $59,257.44 to $87,570.72 PAY GRADE: 33 The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10. For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below. In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed. JOB INFORMATION Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location. Department: Public Safety (http://dps.nv.gov/) Division: Highway Patrol Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa Job Class Code: 11.553 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 50099 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 01/08/2025 Close Date: 01/15/2025 Recruiter: KARI HOLCOMB Phone: (775)684-4475 Email: k.holcomb@dps.state.nv.us Applications accepted for another 1 Days 1 Hrs 7 Mins The Position Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspectors perform skilled mechanical inspections on commercial vehicles and review related records to ensure compliance with federal and State motor carrier laws and regulations and to identify potential safety problems and mechanical deficiencies; conduct mechanical inspections at crashes; and provide technical assistance to the NHP and the motor carrier industry on the regulatory and mechanical aspects of commercial vehicle safety. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspectors perform skilled mechanical inspections on commercial vehicles and review related records to ensure compliance with federal and State motor carrier laws and regulations and to identify potential safety problems and mechanical deficiencies; conduct mechanical inspections at crashes; and provide technical assistance to the NHP and the motor carrier industry on the regulatory and mechanical aspects of commercial vehicle safety. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspectors perform mechanical inspections on commercial motor vehicles and review related mechanical records to ensure compliance with state and federal commercial motor vehicle laws and regulations. This position will support the federal New Entrant Safety Assurance Program (New Entrant) by reviewing new interstate commercial motor carriers to ensure they have effective safety management programs. Safety reviews are conducted within 12 months of the carrier's entry in the program, or 120 days if the carrier transports passengers. This position requires understanding of motor carrier laws and regulations and the application of those laws and regulations during safety reviews; the ability to identify mechanical deficiencies and to determine safety deficiencies based on laws and regulations; the ability to conduct mechanical inspections of vehicles post-crash; the ability to provide technical assistance to NHP commercial law enforcement and the motor carrier industry on mechanical issues; the ability to read and understand business records; verbal communication skills for scheduling, conducting and explaining safety reviews; and writing skills necessary to complete state and federal reports. To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\_Specifications-11\_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from high school, vocational school or the equivalent, and four years of journey-level mechanical work experience involving commercial vehicle maintenance, which included engines, brakes, suspensions, coupling devices, wheels and tires, steering and air systems; OR four years of work experience as a driver of any commercial motor vehicle which required a Class A or B Commercial Driver License; OR four years of work experience involving the mechanics, safety inspection, size-weight, registration requirement and load and safety regulations of commercial vehicles; OR one year of experience as a Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspector I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Incumbents must obtain and maintain the following certifications as a condition of continuing employment: North American Standard (NAS) Level I Roadside Inspector; NAS Roadside Hazardous Material Inspector; NAS Cargo Tank Inspector; NAS Passenger Vehicle Inspector; and NAS Other Bulk Package Inspector. Incumbents work unarmed in a law enforcement setting and may be exposed to a variety of potentially hazardous situations and substances. Incumbents may be required to be certified in Investigative Safety Analysis and/or NAS Level VI Radiological Inspections at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. This requirement will be identified at the time of recruitment. Special Requirements A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/ More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! 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