Motor Carrier Investigations Specialist - Training

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Location is flexible- The successful candidate will be able to work at the MoDOT office closest to them. (Central Office in Jefferson City, Kansas City, Saint Louis, or Springfield)

Why you’ll love this position:

The motor carrier investigations specialist researches, develops, and administers motor carrier programs and policies; interprets related statutes and regulations and serves in an advisory/training capacity to unit supervisors, employees, and motor carriers. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

• Assists Safety & Compliance supervisors across the state with training new investigators on the applicability of the commercial motor vehicle safety, economic, and hazardous materials regulations. Provide oversite for initial inspections and investigations for employees while also maintaining personal inspection and investigation certifications.
• Recurrent travel to Safety & Compliance districts observing senior and non-senior investigators to ensure appropriate investigative techniques are applied during investigations and safety audits. Reviews completed investigations, safety audits, and enforcement reports checking for quality and accuracy.
• Obtains/maintains skill performance evaluation certificate to conduct skill performance evaluations (SPEs) for commercial motor vehicle drivers with limb loss or limb impairment requiring an SPE certificate.
• Provides internal training to Safety & Compliance staff including, but not limited to, federal and state regulation review, CMV inspection standards, and state statute applicability and exemptions. Responsible for coordinating annual Safety & Compliance in-service refresher training.
• Conducts virtual and in-person safety presentations to the commercial motor vehicle industry.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Safety, Business Administration, or related field, AND three years of experience in motor carrier services activities, OR
• Seven years of experience in motor carrier services activities.
• North American Standard Inspection Certification, General Hazardous Materials, Cargo Tank/Bulk Package, Motor Coach, Skill Performance Evaluation, and Compliance Review courses.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires occasional, statewide and out-of-state, overnight travel.

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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