Environmental Inspector I - Department of Planning & Land Resource Management

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and experience equivalent to four years of full-time work in one or a combination of the following: 1) commissioned law enforcement work or 2) professional or paraprofessional state or federal regulatory compliance work.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying experience in one or a combination of the following may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years: 1) commissioned law enforcement work or 2) professional or paraprofessional state or federal regulatory compliance work.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or criminology may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years (e.g., 36 quarter hours is equivalent to one year).

OR

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in criminal justice or criminology and experience equivalent to four years of full-time work in one or a combination of the following: 1) commissioned law enforcement work or 2) professional or paraprofessional state or federal regulatory compliance work.

Other Requirements

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

• be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons
• be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application
• be a citizen of the United States
• have a good moral character, as determined by investigation
• complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority
• agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority
• supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check
• have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces
• pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position
• pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position
• each eye corrected to 20/30 or better with corrective lenses
• possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions
• upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Department of Safety Training Center or have successfully completed the equivalent of the prescribed course.
  
  

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Career Service positions.

Job Overview

Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for supervisory inspection and investigation work of average difficulty involving the supervision of revenue regulatory agents in an assigned geographical region of the state; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features: This is the supervisory class in the Revenue Regulatory Agent sub-series. An employee in this class supervises a unit of subordinate agents within a specific area of the state that performs covert and overt investigations and inspections of suspected cases of stolen vehicle parts trafficking and title and registration violations, and performs investigations and inspections, as needed.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Supervises Revenue Regulatory Agents (RRAs): evaluates subordinate regulatory agents in their job performance; provides recommendations on personnel decisions for hiring, promoting, demoting and dismissing employees; approves leave and attendance, vehicle mileage and expense reports; reviews RRAs' daily diary in order to monitor work activities; provides on-the-job training for new agents; provides technical advice to agents to assist with investigations or inspections (e.g., identifying secondary VIN numbers, location of information sources, and proper documentation to support narrative reports); compares evidence collected to information in RRAs' reports to ensure accuracy and consistency; coordinates resources between agencies to conduct field inspections and investigations; edits reports submitted by agents to ensure documentation is logical and accurate; compiles agents' daily activity reports into a monthly report to submit to manager; communicates to management information related to unit performance.
• Investigates criminal activity involving trafficking of stolen vehicles and any parts associated with the vehicle, and title and registration violations: cross-references in-house records against the National Crime Information Center's (NCIC) database to identify stolen vehicles or parts; interviews witnesses, victims, suspects, and other law enforcement personnel to gather information; obtains warrants, summons, and subpoenas according to agency procedures; identifies and collects evidence from suspects or other individuals and their businesses; examines materials (e.g., ledgers, documents, VIN stamps or plates and vehicle parts) to determine their relevance as evidence; catalogues evidence resulting from criminal investigations; conducts surveillance operations; maintains surveillance logs to document activities; arrests individuals suspected of criminal violations; transports suspects to sheriff's department or detention facilities in order to transfer custody; operates firearms when necessary to perform investigative duties.
• Conducts regulatory inspections of reconstructed vehicles submitted for issuance of a rebuilt title: inspects reconstructed and kit vehicles to verify that replacement parts or vehicles are not stolen; compares VIN numbers on vehicles to salvage certificate or replacement parts' invoices to insure vehicle and replacement parts are not stolen; uses hand-tools to dismantle vehicle parts in order to verify authenticity; installs VIN number plates on older vehicles and special built cars that do not have an original VIN number.
• Conducts regulatory inspections involving salvage certificates and reconstructed titles of businesses that buy, sell, dismantle, or trade motor vehicles: inspects businesses to ensure proper licenses are maintained and stolen parts are not used or sold; conducts audits of car dealers to ensure open titles and drive-out tags are in compliance with state laws and regulations; conducts audits of salvage yards to insure that all vehicles on yard have certificates or titles; examines title records and salvage certificates for fraudulent information.
• Writes a variety of detailed reports regarding the status of criminal investigations stolen parts, stolen vehicles, title forgeries, and odometer: compiles facts from surveillance and inspection activities, evidence collected, and third party testimony into narrative reports; incorporates information found through resources such as law enforcement agencies, National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), NCIC and the Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) to substantiate conclusions regarding alleged violations; prepares investigative case reports, legal correspondence, and evidence for use by prosecuting attorneys, administrative personnel, or legal authorities.
• Assists Revenue Regulatory Officers in conducting inspections and seizures: collects tobacco products and alcoholic beverages of not more than five percent by weight identified as contraband in field inspections; confiscates vehicles used in transporting contraband products; conducts off-road and road-side inspections for vehicles suspected of using dyed diesel fuel; enforces legal seizure of products and property involved in violations of alcohol, tobacco and dyed fuel state laws by using law enforcement powers.
• Testifies in legal proceedings involved in the violation of title and registration statutes: discusses investigations, case reports, and legal issues with prosecuting attorneys; testifies under oath to judges, grand juries, or hearing officers in depositions, trials, and preliminary or departmental hearings to explain details of investigations; organizes and presents documents for use as evidence during legal proceedings.
• Provides information to salvage business owners, citizens, county clerks, law enforcement agencies and other public officials regarding reconstructed, dismantled or stolen vehicles: provides information relating to state law requirements for issuance of titles or certificates concerning salvage and reconstructed vehicles; informs other law enforcement agencies where secondary identification numbers can be located on vehicles; explains techniques for identifying damaged identification numbers on vehicles.
  
  

State Employee Benefits

• Insurance There are a variety of insurance options available to state employees including:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Annual Leave Full-time employees earn annual leave each month at a rated based on years of service as follows:
  
  
Years of Service


• 0 up to 5
• 5 up to 10
• 10 up to 20
• 20 or more
  
  
Annual Leave Earned per Month


• 1 day
• 1 and ½ days
• 1 and ¾ days
• 2 days
  
  
Maximum Allowable days


• 30 days
• 36 days
• 39 days
• 42 days
• Leave earned in excess of the maximum allowable days will be transferred to the employee's sick leave account annually on the employee's anniversary hire date.
• Sick Leave All full-time employees accrue 1 day (7.5 hours) of sick leave per month, provided they work the major portion of that month.
• Bereavement Leave Leave with pay is granted for three days in the event of the death of an employee's spouse, child, stepchild, grandchild, parents, grandparents, siblings, stepparents, foster parents, or parents-in-law without charge to the employee's leave time. Two additional days of sick leave may be granted to provide a total of five days absence for this purpose.
• Family Medical Leave Allows up to twelve work weeks of leave* each year to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons. Continued health insurance coverage is provided during the leave period, and the employee is reinstated to the same or an equivalent position once the leave period has ended.
• Leave may or may not be paid leave, depending on individual employee's leave balances for earned leave.
• Parental Leave Parental leave is an absence from work granted any employee who has been employed in state service for at least 12 consecutive months as a full-time employee. Parental leave is a combination of sick, annual, or special leave without pay for a period not to exceed four months following the birth of a child.
• Military Leave Granted in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Holidays Each year, full-time state employees receive 11 holidays off with pay.
• Retirement State employees are automatically members of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System . (TCRS) Employees must accrue 5 years of creditable state service to be vested (guaranteed retirement benefits when age requirements are met). Vested members of TCRS become eligible for service retirement upon completion of 30 years of creditable service or upon attainment of age 60.
• Deferred Compensation Employees may choose to make pre-tax contributions to a variety of investment options through the 401(k) plan or the 457 plan. A minimum $20 monthly contribution is required to participate in the plans. For the 401(k) plan, the state will match the $50 per month minimum contribution. The $50 match policy is evaluated on an annual basis.
• Flexible Benefits Plan Under this program certain specific expenses (e.g.,medical and dental insurance premiums, medical expenses, dependent day care expenses) can be deducted from an employee's paycheck prior to taxes, resulting in a lower taxable income level.
• Higher Education Fee Discounts and Waivers A 25% discount on undergraduate tuition at any state operated institution of higher learning in Tennessee is available to children 23 years of age or under of full time state employees. In addition, full-time state employees with six months of continuous service are eligible to have tuition fees waived for one course per semester at a state institution. For further information on higher education discounts, click on Chapter 1540 on the Secretary of State Rules and Regulations web page.
• Baccalaureate Education System Trust (BEST) Program (BEST) The Baccalaureate Education System Trust (BEST) was created by the Tennessee General Assembly for the purpose of providing Tennessee families with a means to save for their children's future college education costs.
• Wellness Program The State Employee Wellness Program works to increase employees´ knowledge of options for healthier lifestyles through information and events that focus on improving behaviors affecting your health. Some specific benefits offered through the program include health risk assessments, fitness events, smoking cessation programs, and various other benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) EAP is a confidential counseling and referral service for all employees and their dependents. All services are strictly confidential and can be accessed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
  
  
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Please carefully review the minimum qualifications listed below for REVENUE REGULATORY AGENT SUPV and then answer the question which follows. Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to four years of full-time work in one or a combination of the following: 1) commissioned law enforcement work or 2) professional or paraprofessional state or federal regulatory compliance work. Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying experience in one or a combination of the following may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years: 1) commissioned law enforcement work or 2) professional or paraprofessional state or federal regulatory compliance work. Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or criminology may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years (e.g., 36 quarter hours is equivalent to one year). OR Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in criminal justice or criminology and experience equivalent to four years of full-time work in one or a combination of the following: 1) commissioned law enforcement work or 2) professional or paraprofessional state or federal regulatory compliance work. (Note: Your qualifications must be documented in your application and are subject to verification.) _______________________________________ Q. To the best of your understanding of the minimum qualifications listed above, do you believe you meet the requirements for REVENUE REGULATORY AGENT SUPV?


• Yes
• No
• Required Question