Motor Carrier Inspector IV

Motor Carrier Inspector IV

Job Opening ID #: 221087 Location: Belleville / Republic County

Job Posting Closes: Open Until FIlled

Kansas Highway Patrol www.KHPJobs.org

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Agency Only
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Work Schedule: Varies
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veteran’s Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay: $ 29.03

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Kansas Highway Patrol has both KPERS and KP&F eligible positions. If you have retired, you will have a waiting period before you can go back to work for a KPERS/ KP&F employer.

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary: Supervising Kansas Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Inspectors in an assigned zone or work area to ensure adequate enforcement of Kansas traffic and criminal laws, as they pertain to Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs). This is accomplished by leading, directing, and participating with Motor Carrier Inspectors in line level patrol and scale house activities; reviewing and correcting documents and reports, completing work schedules, coordinating special assignments, and keeping their immediate supervisor informed on the daily operations of the work group.
Manages office activities for the work group in order to ensure compliance with agency rules, policies and directives. This is

accomplished by establishing task completion dates, maintaining files, procuring and distributing supplies. Attends and instructs training as needed. Conducts inspections of vehicles and files in order to ensure function, cleanliness and compliance with agency rules and regulations. Maintains fixed facilities within Troop by ensuring required maintenance is completed in a timely manner.
Completes unit and special performance evaluations on assigned personnel. Counsels subordinates on strengths and weaknesses as well as encouraging employees in their day to day work activities. Displays genuine interest in the health and safety of employees. Interprets and assists subordinates in gaining an understanding of agency rules and regulations, as well as laws pertaining to enforcement. Resolves work group needs and problems in a fair manner.
At the scale house, incumbent enforces the Statutes of the State of Kansas as they pertain to CMVs and their movements on the roadways of Kansas, to include enforcement of over-weights, in order to improve the safety of the public by: manning a fixed weigh station, issuing citations and warnings, inspecting CMVs, investigating incidents, aiding disabled motorists, and providing emergency medical services

For a full position description email request to KHP.Career@KS.GOV , please include the Job ID #.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver’s License.
CVSA Level I, General Hazardous Materials, Cargo Tank and Other Non-Bulk certified.
Must complete supervisory training within 12 months of promotion.
Must successfully complete and maintain certifications as detailed in Agency policy.

Necessary Special Requirements: Positions in this class require that the employee have a Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Level I certification. In addition, positions in this class require Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) certifications in General Hazardous Materials, Cargo Tank Inspection and Other Non-Bulk Packaging. Incumbent must attain all certifications within one year of assignment.

Minimum Requirements: Non-Probationary MCI II or MCI III...see agency policy PER-18

***MUST BE A CURRENT KANSAS HIGHWAY PATROL EMPLOYEE***

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must submit to and pass a thorough background investigation and fingerprint based check. Must be able to run, walk, kneel, stand for extended periods of time, sit for extended periods, get in and out of vehicles, bend, squat, stoop, twist, reach with body, arms and/or legs, push, pull, stretch, drive, grasp, speak clearly, listen and comprehend verbal and written instructions, climb on and crawl under and around trucks, and shovel snow; key for typing, and occasionally lift 30 lbs or more.

Persons applying for positions with KHP will be subject to background investigation, fingerprints, and/or drug screening.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: LT. Joshua McQuitty
• Email: Joshua.mcquitty@KS.GOV
• Phone Number: 785-443-3126

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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• Transcripts
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter (Optional)

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Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.

If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov , or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.