State of Florida · 1 day ago
ADMINISTRATIVE WEIGHT INSPECTOR - 55011518
White Springs, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$42K/yr - $54K/yr
1+ years expThe Florida Department of Transportation is seeking an Administrative Weight Inspector to enforce weight laws and ensure compliance with vehicle registration and fuel tax requirements. The role involves using automated scales to assess the weight of commercial vehicles and cargo, maintaining records, and assisting in various operational tasks at the weigh station.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Enforces provisions of weight laws, including vehicle registration requirements and compliance with fuel tax requirements of commercial vehicles as specified in Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes
Use automated scales and measuring devices to determine the weight of commercial vehicles and cargo
Calculate vehicles axle and gross weights of those vehicles, according to weight, law formulas to detect violations
Serves as the property custodian for a designated weigh station
Conducts monthly inspection of facility and handles any concerns for the supervisor
Records management responsibilities for facility personnel and supervisor
Assist supervisor with maintaining acceptable level of facility supplies, order/purchase supplies as directed by supervisor, and monitors the copier lease
Assist supervisor in the selection process for new weight inspectors
Assist personnel with the monthly tabulation and analysis of enforcement data
Manually enters citations into the Citation Tracking System
Conducts case review in the absence of the supervisor
Check vehicles for compliance with, or violation of, fuel tax requirements, issues temporary permits, assess permit fees, and issue civil citations when violations are detected
Determine amounts of penalties and issues overweight citations for all axle, gross, and combination of axle spacing violations, and violations of permits and improper licensing
Maintain records and prepares reports on all vehicles checked, weighed and assessed, properly identifying types of violations for reporting purposes required by the Office of Motor Carrier Compliance Headquarters, and the Federal Highway Administration
Completes required incident reports for all citations involving permit violations, licensing violations, impounded vehicles, and protested cases
Review special permit issues for certain overweight vehicles for compliance with permit provisions
Inspects license plates and registration certificates of vehicles, for expiration or improper weight classification, according to the declared gross vehicle weight, and conducts necessary inquiries with issuing authorities to determine if violations are present
Assist Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) with collecting overdue citation payments
When issuing citations, verify the carrier is not operating under an out-of-service order and has no overdue citation payments
Require vehicles to be off-loaded when gross weight exceeds legal weight by 6,000 pounds or more in accordance with Florida Statutes (F.S.)
Assists owners and operators of vehicles by furnishing information and interpreting state weight laws
Uses telephone, National Crime Information Center/Florida Crime Information Center (NCIC/FCIC) Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles computer systems, and two-way communications to confirm violations
Maintains the required records and certifications for operations of these systems
Conducts business for the office by assisting other employees with obtaining aid, and relaying information to agencies
Renders aid to the general public for any reasonable request
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers
Obtained a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency
One year experience enforcing Florida's Commercial Motor Vehicle Size and Weight laws
Extensive on the job and classroom training is required of the incumbent to maintain job knowledge that is necessary as updates and changes are made in responsibilities
Incumbent must be Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certified
This position requires a Level II background check in accordance with the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) and Section 282.709, Florida Statutes
Incumbent must become a certified trainer in CPR / Automated External Defibulator (AED) upon completion of probationary status and maintain certification
This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations
Knowledge Of: Basic computer usage, The use of radio and telephone equipment, Records management, Employee selection process, State purchasing guidelines
Skills In: Dealing with the public and other employees in a tactful and courteous manner, Preforming basic mathematical calculations, Applying Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); and Skilled in the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Ability To: Understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, Work independently, Collect, review and verify data and maintain records
Benefits
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
State of Florida retirement package
10 paid holidays a year
Generous vacation and sick leave
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition waiver for public college courses
A variety of training opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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