Motor Vehicle Program Inspector - Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : Job Details

THE POSITION

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles is currently seeking a dedicated Motor Vehicle Program Inspector to join its team, playing a crucial role in supporting Pennsylvania's vehicle safety inspection initiatives. This position is essential for ensuring that the state's vehicle safety programs operate in compliance with established regulations and maintain their effectiveness across a designated geographic area. As a Motor Vehicle Program Inspector, you will be responsible for conducting thorough inspections, evaluating program adherence, and providing valuable insights to enhance safety standards. If you are passionate about vehicle safety and compliance, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact. Do not miss your chance to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A Quality Assurance Officer plays a crucial role in overseeing and conducting audits of inspection stations, ensuring adherence to established regulations and protocols within the safety inspection program. This position requires the individual to possess a valid driver's license, enabling travel across a designated geographic area. During audits, the officer not only evaluates compliance but also acts as a frontline defender against fraudulent activities, identifying and reporting any irregularities encountered. Throughout the audit process, the officer provides both technical and administrative support to facilitate program compliance, ensuring that all necessary guidelines are met. In addition to conducting audits, the Quality Assurance Officer manages a substantial caseload, offering guidance to inspectors involved in the audited programs while coordinating the complex daily operations within their assigned region. This role involves performing administrative audits on safety inspection stations to verify that established processes and procedures are being adhered to, in accordance with regulatory standards and the Vehicle Code. The officer is tasked with reviewing and analyzing station records, validating the security and proper use of inspection certificates, and maintaining the integrity of the safety inspection program.

Furthermore, the officer conducts investigative audits-both overt and covert-working independently and in collaboration with law enforcement agencies. This includes performing thorough safety re-inspections on vehicles to confirm their operational safety and addressing any complaints from law enforcement or customers regarding vehicle inspections.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch
• This position is assigned to the following counties Clarion, Elk, Forest, Venango and Warren. Selected candidate must live in one of the assigned counties or surrounding counties or being willing to relocate to this area.
• This position may require overtime as needed.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in an automotive repair related field such as: service writer/advisor; technical manual writer; automotive tool and equipment salesman/serviceman; auto mechanic; or auto shop foreman and a high school diploma; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a Pennsylvania Safety Mechanics Certification within 90 days of the date of employment.

Additional Requirement:

• You must possess a Class C non-commercial driver's license.
• This position is assigned to: Clarion, Elk, Forest, Venango, and Warren Counties. The selected candidate must reside in one of the assigned counties or surrounding counties or be willing to relocate to this area.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.