The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.Requisition No: 825181Agency: Department of TransportationWorking Title: WEIGHT INSPECTOR I - 55011505STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONJOB POSTING DESCRIPTION995 / MOTOR CARRIER SIZE AND WEIGHTOPEN COMPETITIVEISLAMORADA - WEIGHT INSPECTOR ICONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 786-847-2950ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $1,547.98Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)Dental, vision and supplemental insurancesState of Florida retirement packageGenerous vacation and sick leave10 paid holidays a yearTuition waiver for public college coursesTraining opportunitiesFlexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system!SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.POSITION DESCRIPTION: 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 (F.S.). Incumbent is not a Sworn Officer and may only enforce those provisions that constitute a civil penalty in Sections 515, 516, 535, 540, 545, 546, and 550 of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes. Use automated scales and measuring devices to determine weight of commercial vehicles and cargo. Calculate vehicles axle and gross weights of those vehicles, according to weight law formulas to detect violations. Submit Weigh Station Deficiency (WSD) reports in an accurate and timely manner.Check vehicles for compliance with, or violation of, fuel tax requirements, issues temporary permits, assesses permit fees, and issues civil citations when violations are detected. Determine amount of penalties and issues overweight citations for all axle gross and combination of axle spacing violations, and violations of permits and improper licensing.Assist the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) with collecting overdue citation payments. When issuing citations, verifies the carrier is not operating under an out-of-service order and has no overdue citation payments. 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.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; skilled in performing basic mathematical calculations; ability to work independently; ability to collect, review and verify data and maintain records; knowledge in basic computer usage; skilled in dealing with the public and other employees in a tactful and courteous manner; knowledge in the use of radio and telephone equipment.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Obtained a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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