Motor Carrier Investigator (NY HELPS)

Job Title

Under the direction of an Intermodal Transportation Specialist 1 (Motor Carrier Safety), SG-18, the incumbent of this position will serve as a field representative. Duties will include :

Examine records of motor carriers to ensure compliance with pertinent state and federal laws regulations and policies.

Conduct safety audits of new entrant interstate operators to determine compliance with federal motor carrier safety regulations.

Conduct roadside inspections of commercial drivers.

Prepare reports of investigation findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Assist motor carriers in complying with provisions of the Transportation Law, Rules and Regulations, orders of the commissioner, and department policies.

Investigate shipper, passenger, and carrier complaints revolving around claims of safety violations, overcharge, loss, damage, poor service, and oversee the resolution and enforcement process.

Advise stakeholders of their rights and responsibilities under the Transportation Law.

Ensure compliance with the Transportation Law and Regulations by conducting inspections, investigations, vehicle impoundments, and issuance of Notices of Violations (NOVs).

Testify at Department of Transportation and other agency administrative hearings and in civil and criminal court proceedings.

Successfully completes mandatory trainings and maintain certifications provided by FMCSA.

This position requires extensive daily travel within an assigned geographic area. You will be required to operate a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job. You must possess a driver's license valid in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter. Field work and travel expenses are reimbursed on a fixed schedule.

The selected candidate must pass a physical / medical examination prior to appointment. Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

• Although this position will report to Main Office Albany, the incumbent will be assigned to work from a location within a territory that encompasses Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond and Suffolk counties. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b / c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are :

Either 1. a bachelor's or higher degree; Or 2. four years of experience in a position with responsibility for commercial vehicle enforcement or motor carrier traffic management as dispatcher,

For Motor Carrier Investigator there is a physical / medical requirement that has to be met. Your physical and medical condition will be evaluated to ensure that you are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The physical / medical standards include, but are not limited to, height, weight, hearing, vision, and other health requirements. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at : http : / / www.cs.ny.gov / ehs / forms.cfm. A medical examination will be required prior to appointment, and you are responsible for payment of the clinical laboratory test fee. Appointees to this position may be required to undergo periodic medical examinations to reassess their ability to perform the essential duties of the position. Candidates must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter. This position requires considerable travel.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and / or legal right to work in the United States.