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PSC COMMON CARRIER INSPECTOR II

recruiting for PSC Common Carrier Inspector II and III

Recruitment #18-002641-0001

Introduction

This is recruitment for a Public Service Commission Common Carrier Inspector  position with the Maryland Public Service Commission.

GRADE

PSC Common Carrier Inspector II – Grade 10

PSC Common Carrier Inspector III – Grade 12

LOCATION OF POSITION

The person selected for this position, will travel from their home to various locations throughout the State with the occasional trips to the office in Baltimore City for meetings and to receive assignments. 

Main Purpose of Job

To conduct safety inspections of regulated passenger for-hire vehicles to ensure that carriers are operating vehicles and employing drivers who meet minimum safety and service standards. This work is primarily outdoors, under varying weather conditions and requires travel throughout the State of Maryland.

POSITION DUTIES

Perform driver/vehicle safety Inspections on for-hire passenger carrying vehicles and records

Prepare written and/or electronic reports

Testify at Commission hearings or in a court of law regarding safety inspection decisions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

  • For the PSC Common Carrier Inspector II- Three years of experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline or diesel-powered motor vehicles or in the inspection of such vehicles for the purpose of ensuring their safe operating condition.
  • For the PSC Common Carrier Inspector III - Four years of experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline or diesel-powered motor vehicles or in the inspection of such vehicles for the purpose of ensuring their safe operating condition.

Note: 

1. Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Diesel Mechanic classifications or Vehicle System/Tank Maintainer or Fire Control/Tank Vehicle Repairs or Vehicle Equipment Maintenance specialty codes in the vehicle mechanics field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will have successfully completed and maintained for at least one year a Maryland State Police approved course in North American Standard Commercial Vehicle Inspection (Part A and Part B) and has maintained compliance with established certification requirements. Possession of a current American Vehicle Standard Passenger Vehicle Inspection Certification is also preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification must successfully complete the North American Standard Vehicle Inspection training course as prescribed by the Superintendent of the Maryland State Police during the probationary period.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated for this classification.  Please note that you will be required to provide proof upon hire for all education, certifications, and work experience.  For education obtained outside the U.S. you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified and Qualified and placed on the employment list for one year.  This list will be used by the hiring agency to fill this position only.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience relating to the requirement of this job.  The rating will be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and/or education that are related to this job.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If you are not able to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:

DBM Recruitment & Examination Department
Attn: Amanda Karnezis
301 West Preston Street, Room 608
Baltimore, MD 21201

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by the closing date.  

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-4850.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.  

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.     




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