Motor Vehicle Program Inspector - Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Motor Vehicle Program Inspector for the Department of Transportation. The role audits inspection stations, reviews records, and enforces vehicle safety regulations to protect the traveling public.

Based in Pennsylvania, you will work full-time, typically 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with occasional overtime. A Class C driver's license and PA Certified Inspection Mechanic Certificate are required, and relocation to Mifflin or Franklin Counties may be needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in an automotive repair related field or equivalent.
• Must possess a Class C non-commercial driver's license.
• Must possess Pennsylvania Certified Inspection Mechanic Certificate.
• Residence in Mifflin or Franklin Counties or nearby, or willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Audit approved inspection stations and perform administrative, investigative, and covert audits.
• Review station records to verify proper use of certificates and regulatory compliance.
• Identify potential violations or fraudulent activity and report findings.
• Evaluate safety and emissions training schools for compliance.
• Investigate complaints from law enforcement or customers regarding inspection practices.
• Provide guidance on safety inspection requirements to inspectors.

Skills

Automotive repair knowledge

Auditing

Adherence to regulations

Education

High school diploma

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

Step into a role that helps protect the integrity of vehicle safety across Pennsylvania. The Motor Vehicle Program Inspector with the Department of Transportation plays a key part in ensuring inspection stations follow important rules that keep drivers safe. This position offers meaningful work, a chance to investigate real-world issues, and daily opportunities to solve problems. It is an exciting role for someone who enjoys responsibility, teamwork, and making a direct impact on public safety.

This position supports the statewide vehicle safety inspection program by auditing stations, reviewing records, and ensuring compliance with required laws and regulations. It helps maintain program integrity through careful evaluation, detailed reporting, and collaboration with inspectors and law enforcement. As a Motor Vehicle Program Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Station Audits: Conduct administrative, investigative, and covert audits of approved inspection stations
• Record Review: Examine station documentation to verify proper use of certificates and compliance with regulations
• Fraud Detection: Identify potential violations or fraudulent activity and report findings to management when necessary
• Training Evaluation: Review safety and emissions training schools to ensure approved curriculum and proper instruction
• Complaint Investigation: Assess concerns from law enforcement or customers regarding inspection practices
• Technical Guidance: Provide information on safety inspection requirements and assist inspectors in understanding rules

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 a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime required 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.

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.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a Class C non-commercial driver's license.
• This position requires possession of a Pennsylvania Certified Inspection Mechanic Certificate.
• This position is assigned to Mifflin or Franklin 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.

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.