MOTOR VEHICLE CONTROL INSPECTOR I

About the role

The Department of Customer Services (CSD) is hiring four (4) Motor Vehicle Control Inspector I positions located at Kapahulu Reconstruction Station. These positions perform duties pertaining to the enforcement of rules, regulations, and procedures governing common carrier companies and motor vehicle safety inspection stations in assigned areas.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle Compliance Inspections: Inspect taxis, tours, tow/company vehicles, school buses, passenger/freight vehicles, and reconstructed vehicles for adherence to City and State safety laws; issue citations for violations.
• Complaint Investigations: Investigate complaints on Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection violations; recommend disciplinary actions and prepare appeal hearing documentation.
• Station Licensing & Oversight: Manage licensing of safety inspection stations and adjustors; conduct unannounced inspections, review applications, administer exams, and perform covert surveillance on suspected violators.
• Safety Enforcement & Citation: Enforce rules on carrier vehicles, taxicabs, and tour vehicles by inspecting safety equipment and verifying driver credentials; issue citations for infractions.

Qualifications

At the time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. Education Requirement: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education. Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience in inspectional, investigative, instructional, or repair work which shall have included ascertaining the overall mechanical, operating, and safety condition of motor vehicles. Applicable Skills Needed: In-depth knowledge of traffic safety laws, passenger carrier regulations, and vehicle safety equipment; proficient in using motor vehicle safety equipment and investigative inspection techniques; skilled at interpreting regulations and preparing clear, concise reports; strong communication skills for explaining rules and handling public interactions tactfully. License Requirement: Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment. Special Requirement: Possession of a special police commission prior to completion of probation. During the probationary period, selectees shall be fingerprinted, photographed, and subject to a background investigation by the Honolulu Police Department (HPD).

Benefits

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Pay

Details about pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

Details about the schedule will be provided during the interview process.