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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50263004 |
Description Activated On: 7/21/2026 1:14:42 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Participates in training designed to develop proficiency in performing technical safety, size and weight, and hazardous material inspections of motor carrier vehicles and operators to determine compliance with and enforce state and federal motor carrier safety laws. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. 65% Receives training in and participates in directing vehicle traffic, selecting vehicles for a variety of inspections, interviewing operators, reviewing vehicle and operator documents, performing inspections of truck and trailer safety parts and equipment, consulting and interpreting laws, issuing traffic citations and warnings, and notifying operators of required corrective action. Receives training in and participates in performing technical safety inspections of school buses and completing required reports to include documentation of violations. 20% Receives training in and participates in preparing/maintaining reports/files and testifying as to duty performance and application of law. 10% Receives training in and participates in operating and assuring proper condition of equipment (e.g. laptop, portable scales) and van. 5% Performs related work as required. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Participates in the inspection of motor carrier vehicles/operators and suggests (to a supervisor or coworker) possible violation of safety laws. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: 1. Possession or attainment of Basic MCSAP Certification during probationary period and maintenance of Certification for tenure in job. 2. Possession or attainment of General Hazardous Materials Inspection Certification during probationary period and maintenance of Certification for tenure in job. 3. Obtain MCSAP New Entrant Safety Auditor Certification during the probationary period and maintain Certification for tenure in job. Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) Certificate 2. Class C Driver's License 3. OTHER 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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