Motor Carrier Investigations Specialist (MoDOT Internal Only)

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking a motor carrier investigations specialist to research, develop, and administer motor carrier programs and policies. You will interpret statutes and regulations and serve as an advisory trainer to unit supervisors, staff, and motor carriers.

The role requires collaboration with federal/state agencies, support for grant proposals, and maintaining compliance certifications, with occasional overnight travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Safety, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in motor carrier services activities.
• NAIC/North American standard inspection and hazardous materials certification courses.

Responsibilities

• Reviews applicable statutes/regulations to ensure program compliance and guides field staff.
• Provides technical advice to district staff and motor carriers; informs on regulatory proposals.
• Educates motor carrier industry partners and answers questions when applicable.
• Cooperates with federal/state agencies to develop regulatory standards.
• Supports development of grant/contract proposals and project applications.
• Develops and maintains system of program evaluation and quality assurance.
• Maintains inspection, investigation, and safety audit certifications.
• Provides training on hazardous materials safety and compliance reviews.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

NA standard inspection certs

General HazMat certs

Cargo Tank/Bulk Package certs

Motor Coach certs

Compliance Review courses

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Safety, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

* Only current MoDOT employees will be considered for this position.

Job Location:

The selected candidate will be assigned to their current district office, based on their existing work location.

Why you'll love this position:

The motor carrier investigations specialist researches, develops, and administers motor carrier programs and policies; interprets related statutes and regulations and serves in an advisory/training capacity to unit supervisors, employees, and motor carriers. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

• Assist statewide Skills Performance Evaluation coordinator
• Reviews applicable federal and state statutes and regulations to ensure program compliance and procedures are kept current; provides field staff with technical advice and assists on legislative and regulatory proposals; monitors and disseminates regulatory changes to field staff; reviews program transactions for documentation and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Work with Motor Carrier industry partners and provide education and answer questions when applicable.
• Cooperates with federal and state agencies and organizations in the development and implementation of regulatory standards.
• Provides support in developing grant or contract proposals and project applications for funding.
• Develops and maintains a system of program evaluation and quality assurance through reports and data analysis.
• Maintain inspection, investigation, and safety audit certifications.
• Provides support and training to district staff and motor carriers regarding the safe transportation of hazardous materials.
• Provides support and training to district staff regarding procedures and quality of compliance reviews/safety interventions and safety audits.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Safety, Business Administration, or related field, AND three years of experience in motor carrier services activities, OR
• Seven years of experience in motor carrier services activities.
• North American Standard Inspection Certification, General Hazardous Materials, Cargo Tank/Bulk Package, Motor Coach, and Compliance Review courses.

Special Working Conditions

• Occasional overnight travel may be required. Overnight stays are infrequent, with flexible scheduling to accommodate employee availability.

Preferred Qualifications

MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more. Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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