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Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer 2

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY. If you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Are you a self-starter with an interest promoting safe travel on our state highways?

Do you thrive in a team environment?

Do you want a position with career growth?

About the Agency & Division: The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies. The Motor Carrier Safety Division works alongside the Commercial Vehicle Division in promoting the safe travel of commercial vehicles on state highways through education and enforcement. The Washington State Patrol is responsible to enforce commercial motor vehicle laws relating to size, weight, load, and safety requirements on all Interstate and State Route. These law enforcement efforts help drive the agency's mission to reduce the number of serious injury and fatality collisions involving commercial vehicles.

This recruitment is for multiple positions:

1 CR East Position # 1845

• Pasco: 1812 N. 4th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
• Spokane POE: 25315 E I-90, Liberty Lake, WA 99019
• Cle Elum POE: 12871 W I-90, Cle Elum, WA 98922

1 CR North Position # 1521

• Bellingham: 3860 Airport Way, Bellingham, WA 98226
• Everett: 13000 Bruskud Rd, Building C (Scale 39) Everett, WA 98203
• Tacoma: 2502 112th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445

1 CR South Position # 1512

• Tumwater: 222 Tumwater Blvd Building 16, Tumwater, WA 98504

1 NE East Position # P335

• Cle Elum POE: 12871 W I-90, Cle Elum, WA 98922
• Pasco DOT office: 1812 N. 4th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301

1 NE West Position # P199

• Ridgefield: 29317 I-5 North, Ridgefield, WA 98675
• Tumwater: 222 Tumwater Blvd Building 16, Tumwater, WA 98504

The CVEO 2 is responsible for conducting focused and comprehensive safety investigations at terminals on carriers operating commercial motor vehicles (CMV's) for transportation violations, accidents, incidents, and complaints with respect to evasion of motor carrier safety regulations that include driver and vehicle safety, hazardous materials (HazMat), record keeping, and permit authorities. A CVEO 2 also provides leadership, mentoring, and coaching to new CVEO 2s; serves as the detachment Field Training Officer (FTO) for new employees, assigning and monitoring work during their on-the-job training phase; and provides specialized training to subordinates at the direction of the supervisor. Takes administrative enforcement action against violators of transportation laws, rules, and regulations by compiling evidence to support penalty assessments.

This Position is responsible for:

• Engage in activities and/or events that will ensure proficiency according to industry standards and computer technology.
• Accurately perform basic math and report writing, accurately accomplish tasks in a multi-task environment.
• Successfully carry out department objectives independently with minimal supervision.
• Work alternating/rotating shifts to ensure the objectives and/or tasks of the department is accomplished.
• Manage dynamic workloads with shifting priorities to ensure department objectives and tasks are successfully accomplished.
• Communicate effectively to ensure the objectives and/or tasks of the department are successfully accomplished.
• Engage in activities and/or events that will ensure Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), Compliance Review (CR) and New Entrant (NE) Certifications.
• Successfully utilize time management techniques to successfully accomplish department objectives and tasks.
• Be able to testify persuasively and credibly in court.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have two (2) years' experience as a CVEO 1.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license.
• Must be physically able to crawl under or climb around/over commercial vehicles in order to inspect for compliance with state safety, proper condition, weight, height, length, width, and other configuration laws.
• Must be physically capable of lifting and deploying portable scales to weigh commercial vehicles.
• Willing to work in an environment that has potential for exposure to hazardous and/or radioactive material.
• Willing to work in potentially volatile situations with commercial vehicle drivers, work independently including nights, weekends and holidays in all types of weather conditions. Willing to be called out for emergency responses.
• Subject to be called out for emergency response.
• Must be proficient in conducting investigations and documenting violations discovered during the investigation.
• Must be proficient with the operation of computers, faxes, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment as well as computer programs including SMS (industry standard computer software), CAPRI, AIM, SENTRI. NEWS, ASPEN, SAFESPECT, PROVU, UFA, GUARD, Portal programs, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Interested candidates must prepare and submit a resume, Previous year of evaluations, supervisor recommendations, and Office of Professional Standards employee history. If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again. It may be that lived experience, volunteer positions, or a combination of experience and education could demonstrate your ability to perform the duties within this job. If you are excited about this role but you're not sure if your experience or held credentials align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway and contact the HR Consultant below to discuss your situation specifically. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Why work for the Washington State Patrol?

• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program