Safety And Compliance Specialist 1

This is a GRANT-FUNDED position.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Georgia Department of Driver Services, Regulatory Compliance Division, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Safety and Compliance Specialist within its CDL Unit.

 

Under limited supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for all facets of the initial and ongoing certification requirements of Commercial Vehicle Driver Training School Owners and Instructors, as well as State CDL Examiners and third-party CDL Examiners throughout the State of Georgia.

 

The incumbent will also:

Develop and deliver training to CDL schools, instructors, third-party testers, and third-party examiners

Conduct a needs assessment for TPT and CDL Schools that require targeted attention to meet testing and training requirements

Monitor classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction for Entry Level Driver Training requirements

Audit and monitor all CDL-regulated programs, instructors, and Examiners within his or her area of assignment to ensure compliance with federal regulations, agency rules and state law

Interpret and maintain knowledge of state, federal, and other Commercial Driver's License regulations

Respond to management and customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner per the core values of DDS

Investigating customer complaints, presenting his or her finding to management, and making recommendations to management on the most appropriate course of action

Serve on task teams and workgroups

Develop strong partnerships between the Division and its internal and external business partners

Assist with training events, certification classes, and community outreach efforts

Compile various weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports

Enter road test scores in DRIVES when submitted by Third Party Examiners

Record and enter data accurately, including CSTIMS scoresheets and schedules.

 

Competencies Needed:

Demonstrated competencies needed to successfully perform this job include:

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to independently research and analyze information and draw logical inferences and conclusions

Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Ability to make decisions with limited supervision

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interpret federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and guidelines

Experience inspecting materials for compliance

Demonstrated record of dependable work attendance

***A pre-employment background check is required for the selected candidate.

 

Conditions of Employment:

In-state travel is required for employees in this job. Week-long, overnight travel is also required. Selected candidates must possess a valid driver's license and can travel statewide. Selected applicants must also be able to physically maneuver under commercial vehicles of all types to conduct vehicle inspections. This position will also involve bending, lifting, and fueling commercial vehicles, performing outdoor activities, working in inclement weather, working holidays, and working around moving vehicles. **Upon acceptance of the position, the selected applicant would be required to possess a minimum of a Class A CDL with a P & S endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED and three years of related experience interpreting and applying state laws, rules, and regulations to determine whether an applicant meets certain statutory requirements to hold a particular government-regulated credential, certification, or license.

 

 OR

Associate degree in a related field such as business, public administration, occupational safety, and one year of related experience interpreting and applying state laws, rules, and regulations to determine whether an applicant meets certain statutory requirements to hold a particular government-regulated credential, certification, or license

 

Note: Related experience may include but is not limited to: State Driver's License Examiner, CDL Examiner, CDL Instructor, Law Enforcement Officer, Military Veteran, Educators, Trainers, etc. Some positions may require a valid driver's license. Note: Some positions may require certification and/or licensure.

 

Preferred Qualifications:  Preference will be given to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess two or more of the following:

 

Georgia Class A CDL and/or Class B CDL with P and S endorsements

 

Experience driving a commercial motor vehicle as defined in 49 CFR 390.5 "Commercial motor vehicle"

 

Prior knowledge of State and Federal Commercial Driver's License Regulations

 

Experience handling and maintaining the security of confidential information and/or documents.

 

Applicant Instructions

Use the following link to apply for this position: http://team.georgia.gov/careers

If you are having issues with your profile or application, contact the Taleo Helpdesk at

               1-877-318-2772 or HRA@doas.ga.gov.

Application materials should be filled out carefully and completely. An incomplete application/online resume or an application/online resume with insufficient information may result in an applicant not being considered for a vacancy.

Describe your employment background in full.

Resumes will be screened for the training, experience, and/or competencies listed as the Minimum Qualifications for the job. Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess two or more of the Preferred Qualifications. 

All resumes will be reviewed and considered; however, all applicants may not be interviewed. 

Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, we are unable to provide information on your application status over the telephone. Applicants can log back into your profile and see the status of each of the applications you have submitted. 

DDS employees, in the event of an identified emergency, may be required as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the Department. In addition, in an emergency, they may be required to perform responsibilities that are not regularly assigned to them to continue the operations of the agency.

 

NOTE: Information in this announcement is subject to change. This announcement is subject to close at any time.

 

This is a GRANT-FUNDED position.