State Investigator (DOT/GO/TRANS REG #10116982)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Investigator position within the Transportation Regulation Bureau is responsible for conducting independent safety audits and inspections of motor carriers, investigating complaints, and preparing detailed investigative reports and testimony for regulatory proceedings.

The ideal candidate will have experience in investigations, strong writing and organizational skills, and Spanish speaking abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with investigations and compliance inspections.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent writing and communication abilities.
• Spanish speaking ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent safety audits and inspections on motor carriers according to state statutes and NM regulations.
• Review inspection results and provide detailed written compliance reports with recommendations.
• Investigate and respond to complaints against motor carriers.
• Interview and obtain statements from suspects and witnesses; prepare detailed investigation reports.
• Provide expert reports and testimony in hearings based on investigations and regulations.
• Process and track compliance orders and related duties under Motor Carrier Act enforcement.
• Assist in training staff on motor carrier inspections and investigations.

Skills

Investigations experience

Compliance inspections

Writing skills

Oral and written communication

Spanish speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field + 2 years experience

Substitution: 6 years total experience

Job description

INTERVIEWS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE CONDUCTED WITHIN TWO (2) WEEKS OF CLOSING DATE.

The Inspections & Investigations Unit enforces the New Mexico Department of Transportation's (NMDOT) Motor Carrier Regulations and the Motor Carrier Act. The Bureau conducts inspections of all regulated motor carriers and investigates non-compliance matters, safety concerns and complaints. The Investigations Unit may present the results of its inspections and investigations and ask that the NMDOT impose a fine or penalty on a motor carrier and suspend or revoke its operating authority.

Why does the job exist?

The State Investigator position investigates complaints against motor carriers, conducts safety compliance inspections, and enforces and ensures compliance with state and federal safety regulations. This position also prepares reports, testifies and makes recommendations on transportation issues through prepared written and oral testimony in regulatory proceedings.

How does it get done?

The State Investigator is a key part of the Transportation Regulation Bureau:

• Conducts independent safety audits and inspections on motor carriers according to state statutes and NMDOT regulations to ensure public safety.
• Reviews inspection results with motor carriers; provides motor carriers with detailed written compliance report including the results of inspection and recommendations on compliance issues.
• Investigates and responds to complaints against motor carriers.
• Interviews and obtains statements from suspects and potential witnesses and collects other evidence relevant to the complaint; evaluates and synthesizes information gathered during investigation; prepares detailed investigation reports.
• Provides expert reports and testimony in hearings based on results of investigations and knowledge of motor carrier statutes and regulations and enforcement matters.
• Processes and tracks compliance orders issued by the director and secretary, and other related duties relative to Motor Carrier Act compliance and enforcement matters.
• Assists in training other staff members on motor carrier inspections and/or investigations.

Who are the customers?

This job is performed on behalf of the NMDOT, motor carrier and ambulance customers, the New Mexico taxpayer, and the driving public.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have preferred experience/education in the following areas:

• Experience with investigations and compliance inspections;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Strong writing and communication skills; and
• Spanish speaking.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Criminology, or other related field, with two (2) years of experience in accounting, auditing, and investigation, or insurance adjusting and investigating or investigative report writing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.