Overview
The Department of Motor Vehicles (Highway Patrol) is the lead agency for Vermont's Size and Weight Plan and the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program. We are seeking a full-time a Motor Vehicle Inspector, a law enforcement role focused on enforcing state size and weight statutes, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and highway safety operations.
This position involves significant coordination with other state and federal agencies, law enforcement partners, industry groups, and internal DMV teams, including the Permit Unit and Commercial Vehicle Operations.
We're looking for a motivated individual with strong time management skills and the ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field. The role is primarily outdoors and operates in all weather conditions. Assignments are usually scheduled two weeks in advance and may include motor vehicle patrols, fixed-site truck inspections, and other highway safety and infrastructure protection efforts based on agency needs.
This position includes a take-home enforcement vehicle and a storage allowance per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Travel for training and mission-related assignments is required. Final candidates must successfully complete a criminal and motor vehicle record check, a full background investigation, and may be required to pass a polygraph examination.
Who May Apply
This position, Motor Vehicle Inspector (Job Requisition #55574), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Matthew.Nesto@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
In accordance with Title 23, Section 102(d), an applicant must agree to be finger-printed and pass a background investigation to be eligible for this position. The background investigation may include criminal, financial and traffic records checks. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the finger-printing and background check requirement, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before finger-printing and/or a background investigation is conducted.
Environmental Factors
Duties are performed in the field, both in and out of a motor vehicle during an assigned shift under all types of climatic conditions. Incumbents must be able to carry and place portable scales weighing 35 lbs. or more under trucks as well as load and unload, with a winch, semi-portable scales weighing up to 1,300 pounds from trailers. Duties may require early morning, evening, night, weekend, or other irregular or overtime duty hours. Exposure to danger may occur during pursuit and apprehension of violators, handling hazardous materials, and working around large trucks and pieces of equipment. Attendance at meetings, court hearings, and seminars may be required. The Incumbent is a Vermont certified full-time law enforcement officer and is armed and drives a fully equipped police type vehicle. Threats of varying types and severity are possible.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma AND three (3) or more years in law enforcement experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in automotive diagnostics and repair.
Special Requirements
Candidate must be a full-time certified Vermont law enforcement officer at time of hire or eligible for waiver from the Vermont Criminal Justice Council at time of hire.
A current valid driver's license is required.
Mental and physical condition appropriate to successfully perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential job functions.
Applicants are required to take or submit to a polygraph examination per Title 21, Section 494(b)(1).
This position is Group "C" retirement with mandatory retirement at age 57.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
