MOTOR VEHICLE CONTROL INSPECTOR I (SR-18) [4 vacancies]

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

and more

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services seeks four Motor Vehicle Control Inspector I positions at Kapahulu Reconstruction Station. Inspect taxis, tours, tow/company vehicles and school buses for safety compliance and issue citations as needed.

Responsibilities include complaint investigations, licensing and oversight of safety inspection stations, and enforcing vehicle safety rules while communicating clearly with the public.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school; education may be substituted with relevant experience.
• Two years of inspectional or investigative work experience required.
• Ability to interpret regulations and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle Compliance Inspections: Inspect taxis, tours, tow/company vehicles, school buses and other vehicles for safety compliance; issue citations as needed.
• Complaint Investigations: Investigates periodic motor vehicle inspection violations and prepares hearing documentation.
• Station Licensing & Oversight: Manage licensing of safety inspection stations; conduct inspections and exams.
• Safety Enforcement & Citation: Enforce vehicle safety rules; verify driver credentials and issue infractions.

Skills

Traffic safety knowledge

Regulatory interpretation

Report writing

Public communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Enforce Vehicle Standards and Keep Our Roads Safe!

The Department of Customer Services (CSD) is hiring four (4) Motor Vehicle Control Inspector I positions located at Kapahulu Reconstruction Station. These positions perform duties pertaining to the enforcement of rules, regulations and procedures governing common carrier companies and motor vehicle safety inspection stations in assigned areas.

What You Will Do

• Vehicle Compliance Inspections:

Inspect taxis, tours, tow/company vehicles, school buses, passenger/freight vehicles, and reconstructed vehicles for adherence to City and State safety laws; issue citations for violations.

• Complaint Investigations:

Investigates complaints on Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection violations; recommend disciplinary actions and prepare appeal hearing documentation.

• Station Licensing & Oversight:

Manage licensing of safety inspection stations and adjustors; conduct unannounced inspections, review applications, administer exams, and perform covert surveillance on suspected violators.

• Safety Enforcement & Citation:

Enforce rules on carrier vehicles, taxicabs, and tour vehicles by inspecting safety equipment and verifying driver credentials; issue citations for infractions.

Benefits

• Generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays)
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Retirement plan
• Career development
• and much more

Education Requirement

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

Experience Requirement

Two (2) years of experience in inspectional, investigative, instructional or repair work which shall have included ascertaining the overall mechanical, operating and safety condition of motor vehicles.

Applicable Skills Needed

• In-depth knowledge of traffic safety laws, passenger carrier regulations, and vehicle safety equipment
• Proficient in using motor vehicle safety test equipment and investigative inspection techniques
• Skilled at interpreting regulations and preparing clear, concise reports
• Strong communication skills for explaining rules and handling public interactions tactfully

License Requirement

Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment.

Special Requirement

Possession of a special police commission prior to completion of probation. During the probationary period, selectees shall be fingerprinted, photographed, and subject to a background investigation by the Honolulu Police Department (HPD). If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

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