Safety Inspector Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** Job Summary The Department of Public Safety is recruiting to fill multiple Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspector 2 positions within the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP). These positions are assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section and are located in Las Vegas, Reno, and Elko.

The incumbents will be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles on Nevada's highways. Inspectors support sworn officers by conducting mechanical inspections, enforcing compliance with State and Federal laws, and working directly with motor carriers to improve safety practices. Primary responsibilities include assisting NHP officers at roadside checkpoints by conducting detailed mechanical inspections of commercial vehicles; determining if inspected vehicles are safe to operate; issuing inspection certifications; placing unsafe vehicles out of service or requiring corrective repairs within established timeframes; re-inspecting vehicles and specifying corrective actions; recommending chronic or flagrant violators for referral to the U.S

Department of Transportation; working with assigned motor carrier companies across Nevada, including tour bus companies, and hazardous material carriers, to schedule inspections, identify deficiencies, and train company staff on inspection procedures, laws, and safety regulations; maintaining records of motor carriers operating within the State and prepare reports documenting inspections, technical assistance provided, and areas requiring additional oversight; inspecting company records including registrations, driver logs, licenses, and medical certificates to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations; conducting inspections of vehicles transporting hazardous materials including verification of load securement, placarding, cargo compatibility, tanker certifications, and container security. This position plays a key role in protecting the traveling public by identifying unsafe vehicles and operators, improving compliance among motor carriers, and ensuring hazardous materials are transported safely. Essential Qualifications Three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties Conduct mechanical inspections and diagnoses on commercial vehicles. Identify deficiencies in relation to the U.S. Department of Transportation's North American Standard for Driver-Vehicle Inspection and ensure correction of unsafe conditions

Set up inspection schedules and identify systemic deficiencies in maintenance and repair procedures. Provie training in applicable mechanical inspection laws, regulations, and procedures. Maintain records and prepare reports on inspections and technical assistance provided.

Conduct mechanical inspections at roadside checkpoints, make determination on vehicle safety, and issue inspection certifications. Place unsafe vehicles out of service, require repairs within certain time frames, and identify corrective action. Re-inspect vehicles and make recommendations to refer violators to the U.S

Department of Transportation.. Inspect records regarding registrations, driver logs, licenses, and medical certificates. Perform on-site audits of records.

Conduct inspections of commercial vehicles transporting hazardous materials and ensure compliance. Conduct mechanical inspections when serious injury accidents may result in legal proceedings. Disassemble and assemble vehicle components to preserve the chain of evidence.

Testify in court as a technical witness. Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures; hazardous materials and procedures for their safe transportation; hazardous material packaging, bracing, and leakage control; mechanical systems.

Conducting compliance reviews and safety audits; mechanic shop operations; operational impact of repairs and changes required by inspections. Skill in: Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written. Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability to: Conduct compliance reviews and safety audits; understand mechanic shop operations for intervention; issue orders to place vehicles out of service and/or requiring corrective action; maintain an appropriate balance of regulatory activities and service-oriented consultation and training. Advise and train trucking company owners and operators; develop reports and correspondence; read and interpret federal and State laws and regulations, mechanical specifications, driver logs, and maintenance and inspection reports; inspect and diagnose the full range of commercial vehicle mechanical systems; identify unsafe conditions; make evaluations of the mechanical safety of commercial vehicles; provide testimony in court. Communicate effectively to exchange information, issue repair notices, and defend decisions; make public presentations to provide training in regulatory and mechanical aspects of commercial vehicle safety; develop reports and correspondence.

Recruiter Contact Information: Kari Holcomb at k.holcomb@dps.state.nv.us The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.