COMMON CARRIER INSPECTOR IV PSC Common Carrier Inspector IV

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland's Public Service Commission seeks a Common Carrier Inspector to enforce safety standards for for-hire passenger vehicles in Maryland. Based in Baltimore, the role conducts inspections and reviews carrier records to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

The position emphasizes maintaining safety certifications with the Maryland State Police and collaborating on joint safety initiatives such as Strike Force and MCSAP.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or high school equivalency.
• Experience: Four years of experience in repair and maintenance of gasoline or diesel-powered motor vehicles or in the inspection of such vehicles for the purpose of ensuring their safe operating condition.
• Notes: Substitutions for education/experience per agency rules may apply.

Responsibilities

• Inspect for-hire passenger carrying vehicles to ensure compliance with Maryland and federal regulations.
• Inspect carriers' records to assess effectiveness of preventive maintenance programs and hours-of-service monitoring.
• Educate carriers on safety requirements and standards.
• Remain current and certified by the Maryland State Police to perform safety inspections and prepare forms/memoranda on vehicle safety; participate in joint safety initiatives.
• Participate in joint safety initiatives such as the National Passenger Carrier Strike Force, roadside safety enforcement, and periodic motor coach investigations as part of MCSAP.

Job description

Introduction

This recruitment is for a Public Service Commission Common Carrier Inspector position with the Maryland Public Service Commission.

Grade

STD0012

Location of Position

Maryland Public Service Commission
William Donald Schaefer Tower
18th Floor
6 Saint Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Position Duties

Inspection Duties

• Inspect for-hire passenger carrying vehicles including buses, vans, limousines, and automobiles to determine if each vehicle is in compliance with the laws and regulations contained in the Public Utility Companies Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Title 11 and Title 20 of the Code of Maryland Regulations, Title 22 of the Transportation Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Inspect for-hire passenger carriers' records to determine the effectiveness of its Preventive Maintenance Program for vehicle( s) which it operates and/or for its system of monitoring the qualifications and hours of service of its drivers.
• Educate carriers of the requirements and standards of the Federal and State safety regulations.
• Remain current and certified by the Maryland State Police to perform safety inspections on all appropriate vehicles in accordance with the North American Standards. Prepare forms and memorandum for review concerning vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and other matters concerning vehicle safety. Joint Safety Inspection Initiatives Participate in joint safety initiatives such as the National Passenger Carrier Strike Force ("Strike Force"), roadside safety enforcement, and periodic motor coach investigation at sporting events as part of the Maryland Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP).

Prepare forms and memorandum for review concerning vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and other matters concerning vehicle safety.

Joint Safety Inspection Initiatives

Participate in joint safety initiatives such as the National Passenger Carrier Strike Force ("Strike Force"), roadside safety enforcement, and periodic motor coach investigation at sporting events as part of the Maryland Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP).

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience : Four years of experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline or diesel-powered motor vehicles or in the inspection of such vehicles for the purpose of ensuring their safe operating condition.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute additional experience in law enforcement activities including vehicle inspections on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute additional experience as described above on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
• Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required education and/or experience.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Special Requirements

Candidates may be responsible for providing their own transportation as needed to access meetings, remote locations, and job destinations as assigned.

Examination Process

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at [e-mail] or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.