CDL AUDITOR 3 - 80481

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Pension plan

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking an experienced CDL Auditor 3 in Nashville to conduct audits of CDL examination entities and examiners. The role partners with the Internal Audit - CDL team and supports mission-critical compliance work under a hybrid schedule.

The position requires a background check and offers professional development, a pathway to leadership, and strong state employee benefits. You will travel within Tennessee as needed and contribute to ensuring safety and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; waiver for significant CDL examiner experience (3+ years).
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and enter/exit commercial vehicles.
• Willingness to acquire knowledge of federal/state CDL regulations.
• Willingness to acquire basic knowledge of commercial vehicle functionality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Travel overnight as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of federal and state regulations governing the CDL examination process.
• Audit CDL testing agencies and examiners for compliance with FMCSA, AAMVA, and state regulations.
• Evaluate CDL examiners' knowledge, skills, and abilities during CDL test administration.
• Confirm applicant and examiner qualifications meet all federal and state requirements.
• Draft clear, detailed audit reports with findings and recommended corrective actions.
• Support additional departmental needs, including special projects as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Executive Service

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

CDL AUDITOR 3

Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Internal Audit - CDL

Nashville, TN

Annual Salary: $54,744.00 - $81,900.00

Closing Date: 09/07/2026

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Who We Are And What We Do

The mission of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is to serve, secure, and protect the people of Tennessee. The department is responsible for ensuring the safety and general welfare of the public through the operations of its six primary divisions: Tennessee Highway Patrol, Driver Services, Tennessee Highway Safety Office, Office of Homeland Security, Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN), and Administrative Services. Headquartered in Nashville, the department maintains a strong presence statewide with approximately 2,500 employees working across the state.

How You Make a Difference In This Role

This position currently follows a hybrid schedule. After onboarding, employees generally work two days per week in the Nashville office and three days remotely. Travel within Tennessee is required for on-site work and stakeholder meetings. Hybrid expectations may change based on operational needs or leadership direction, and additional in-office days may be required with limited notice.

Job Overview

The Internal Audit Division of the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security is seeking an experienced auditor who is committed to supporting the mission of the department. As a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Auditor 3, you will conduct compliance engagements of CDL examination entities and examiners in accordance with federal regulations. Working under general supervision you will independently perform audits or lead a small audit team. You may also be assigned uniquely complex audits and special projects requested by senior leadership.

• Make a direct impact on the safety of our highways in the state of Tennessee.
• Professional development through coaching, continuing education, certification support, and mentoring and leadership opportunities.
• Hybrid schedule to balance work/life needs.
• Excellent state of Tennessee benefits including a defined benefit pension plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop expert knowledge of federal and state regulations governing the CDL examination process.
• Audit CDL testing agencies and examiners to ensure compliance with FMCSA, AAMVA, and state regulations.
• Evaluate CDL examiners¿ knowledge, skills, and abilities during CDL test administration.
• Confirm applicant and examiner qualifications meet all federal and state requirements.
• Draft clear, detailed audit reports with findings and recommended corrective actions.
• Support additional departmental needs, including special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred. However, the requirement will be waived for applicants with significant experience as a CDL examiner (over 3 years).
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and enter/exit commercial vehicles.
• Willingness and ability to obtain extensive knowledge of federal and state CDL regulations.
• Willingness and ability to acquire basic knowledge of commercial vehicle functionality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is essential.
• Ability to travel overnight as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CFE.
• Strong compliance auditing experience.
• Experience with the CDL examination process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving abilities.
• Detail oriented and self motivated.
• Highly organized with strong multitasking abilities.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.