Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officer II

Agency: Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Location: Beckham County Port of Entry, 16866 I-40 East, Erick, OK 73645. Full-time, regular position. FLSA non-exempt. This position is not CLEET certified and does not exercise police powers. Not remote work eligible; requires in-person work at the weigh station.

About the role

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for the enforcement of state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to motor carrier operations, motor vehicle license and registration, and motor fuel taxes and fees. This includes monitoring and inspecting motor carriers for required permits, licenses, registration or decals, issuing warnings or citations, or determining other appropriate actions against violators. Duties are executed at a motor vehicle weigh station or Port of Entry. Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officers at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission provide administrative and other enforcement support to law enforcement CLEET certified Motor Carrier Enforcement Officers and will not exercise the powers of police or peace officers in the performance of their duties under 47 OS 161 to 180M or the Motor Carrier Act of 1995.

Responsibilities

• Operates within a facility to identify motor carriers operating in violation of state laws; inspects vehicles and documents to determine compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Enforces state size and weight laws and overweight and oversize permits.
• Enforces federal laws, state laws, and agency rules concerning motor carrier insurance, lease agreements, equipment identification, shipping documents, licenses, permits and registrations.
• Issues citations for violations, determining applicable fees and penalties in accordance with state law; accepts bonds guaranteeing court appearance; testifies at trials and hearings.
• Provides assistance and information to law enforcement entities and motor vehicle license agents with regard to state motor vehicle and motor fuel laws.
• Serves as liaison with the public concerning motor carrier problems and issues and explains the requirements and application of existing statutes and rules.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Two years of experience in the field of transportation administration, law enforcement, security, reserve officer work, or in the transportation industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting completion of thirty semester hours at an accredited college or university for each year of the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of routine enforcement practices.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws concerning the transportation industry.
• Knowledge of the rules of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding motor carrier licensing and registration.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make oral and written reports.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to react quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret and apply various laws and regulations and to assist in the performance of inspections and investigations.

Special Requirements

• Must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Annual leave accrual: 15 days annually during the first 1–5 years of service; 18 days annually for 5–10 years; 20 days annually for 10–20 years; 25 days annually for over 20 years.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• Comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.
• Generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan.

Pay

Annual salary: $52,000.

Schedule

Full-time. Schedule may require flexibility based on the needs of the agency. This position is not remote work eligible as it requires hands-on and in-person work to complete essential job functions.

Conditions of Employment

• Contingent on a favorable background check.
• FLSA Non-Exempt status.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• All employees appointed to state service are required to complete a twelve-month trial period in accordance with Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Rule 260:130-19-30.