Motor Carrier Investigator

Salary: $21.47 - $33.14 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 39498
Agency: 810 Department of Transportation
Unit: 8160 DOT Motor Carriers
Opening Date: 11/14/2023
Closing Date: 11/30/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Recruiter: April Nicholls, anicholls@utah.gov
# of Openings: 3
Location: Calvin Rampton Complex,4501 South 2700 West,Salt Lake City, UT
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
Schedule Code Description: This position requires a 12 month probationary period. Current State employees who have already passed a probationary period will not be required to complete another one.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) UDOT's Motor Carrier Division is looking for curious, diligent individuals to evaluate commercial Motor Carriers for compliance. As an investigator, you will use your interpersonal, analytical and communication skills to interview individuals and companies, investigate them for compliance, and then compile detailed reports of your findings.
Principle Duties
As a Motor Carrier Investigator, you will:

• Plan and conduct unannounced roadside inspections of commercial motor vehicles and driver documentation to determine driver and company compliance; note deficiencies and declare vehicles and/or drivers out-of-service in accordance with established policies.
  
• Independently plan and carry out civil investigations and/or audits into private property, for-hire, agricultural, passenger and hazardous material commercial Motor Carriers; determine known facts, obtain pertinent information via personal interviews, examine company records, etc. and compare the information against state and federal regulations to determine compliance; discuss findings with the respective companies; offer technical assistance to resolve the problem and support corrective action.
  
• Use agency software, Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro to create detailed reports of findings and provide evidence for enforceable violations.
  
• Provide the motoring public, drivers, commercial Motor Carriers and neighboring agencies with technical assistance, education and outreach support as it pertains to state and federal regulations.

The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for this position will:

• Want to engage in meaningful work to make both local and interstate highway travel safer.
• Will be comfortable with conflict.
• Have strong interpersonal skills.
• Have experience with research and technical writing.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Be able to type 40 words per minute.
• Have the use of various computer skills.

Preferences

• Have experience interpreting and applying state and/or federal regulations
  
• Live within 50 miles of the work reporting location
  
• Are bilingual

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Here are some of the knowledge, skills and abilities that are typically associated with the job, though not all-inclusive:
• Read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures
  
• Evaluate information against a set of standards
  
• Find, gather and collect information or data
  
• Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions
  
• Make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
  
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas presented verbally
  
• Write clearly, concisely and effectively; read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
  
• Use agency-specific software application program(s)
  
• Research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information
  
• Compose and produce reports, documents and related material

Supplemental Information
Here is some information of which you should be aware:

• Working conditions - work will occur in variety of settings:
  
  • Risks found in a typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
    
  • Risks of active work sites requiring the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g. working around operating machines, working with hazardous chemicals, working around live animals, etc.

Physical requirements - work will be varied:

• Typically, the employee will be seated to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc.
  
• Work will also require physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
  
• Work may occur in inclement weather

Frequent travel may be required.

Continued employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a minimum of five NTC/CVSA courses and their required certification criteria.

Professional development pay in the form of a stipend may be offered upon the achievement of full certification.

Employees may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.

Why Should You Join Our Team?
The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, "Enhance quality of life through transportation." We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want -- and we make sure they can do it safely.
You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.
Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click to view a summary of the benefits we offer.
The Agency
UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.
For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
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As part of this application process, you must provide your work history in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your work history, otherwise you may not receive credit. Listing "see resume" as a response to a question may also result in not receiving credit.

• I have read and understand the above statement

02
Are you a current UDOT employee?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04
Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

05
Can you type at least 40 words per minute?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you currently live within 50 miles of the Calvin Rampton Complex Building, 4501 South 2700 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84114. The address on your application will be used to determine this preference. Please make sure your address is correct.

• Yes
• No

07
How many years of experience do you have conducting research, investigating and gathering information in support of non-compliance issues?

• None
• 1 year or less
• 2 - 3 completed years
• 4 - 5 completed years
• 6 - 7 completed years
• 8 - 9 completed years
• 10 or more years

08
Please describe how you gained this experience and provide examples to support your experience.
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This position deals with unannounced roadside inspections and compliance investigations so being comfortable in dealing with conflict in a professional manner and having conflict resolution skills is essential in this position. Please select the category that best describes your level of conflict resolution experience in the workplace.

• No experience
• Limited experience
• Moderate experience
• Extensive experience

10
Briefly describe a high conflict situation you were involved in and how you responded and what was the result.
11
Please select the programs you are skilled using in a work environment.

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Google Docs
• Google Sheets
• Google Slides
• Adobe Acrobat
• None

12
Please rate (beginner, intermediate, advanced) your computer skills then explain why you gave yourself that rating. Please note that failure to provide an explanation of your rating may remove your application from consideration.
13
Do you speak a second language? If so, please specify the language(s) you can speak.
14
Do you have any relatives who currently work for UDOT? Per UDOT Policy, relatives are defined as: spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin (including in-laws and step relatives), or cohabitating employees.

• Yes
• No

15
If you do have relatives working for UDOT, please list the name, relationship, and work location for each relative.
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#Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

• State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah)
• Referred by a Friend or Family
• Indeed
• Other External Job Board or Site
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov)
• Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc.)
• Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
• University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.)
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career or Job Fair
• Internship
• Interviewed for different position
• Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.)
• Jobwise
• Other (not listed above)

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