Bus Inspector

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Description

Who We Are: The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.

Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

Who We Are as an

Employer:

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

DPU: The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is the state agency responsible for overseeing investor-owned electric power, natural gas, and water companies in Massachusetts. It regulates the safety of bus companies, moving companies, transportation network companies, and oversees the safety of natural gas pipelines and the MBTA.

Job Description:

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzes records and documents of motor carrier companies through desk reviews to determine compliance with established procedures and regulations.
• Audits motor carrier operational records; verifying the accuracy of driver and maintenance records; and reviewing the policies and procedures of audited companies to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Performs audit control functions by inspecting equipment and/or providing the 14-passenger restricted road test evaluation to ensure compliance with standard safety practices and applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Provides technical assistance to agency staff and to agencies and companies audited by advising them on operating compliance with established procedures; by interpreting applicable laws, rules, and regulations; and by explaining agency reports, regulations and procedures.
• Develops information for preparing regulations, report forms, and procedural manuals by analyzing objectives and requirements and conferring with agency personnel to obtain statistical data and supportive documentation to conduct effective and comprehensive examinations of records.
• Testifies at administrative hearings and court proceedings as needed.
• Plans, organizes, and implements audits of motor carrier company concerns by deciding the scope and format to be used in conducting audits and examinations and by reviewing audit procedures.
• Prepares statements and reports based on audit findings to reflect compliance with established procedures and standards.
• Coordinates information sharing functions such as executive sessions with the Commission.
• Recommends approval of necessary forms for motor carrier companies.
• Investigates and drafts response reports in response to consumer complaints.
• Reviews agency policy affecting motor carrier companies’ compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Reviews and evaluates policies and procedures of the Agency to ensure proper safeguards and internal controls.
• Develops audit policies and procedures, manuals, and various reporting forms.
• Explains agency reports, regulations, and procedures to public or private organizations.
• Determines the validity of motor carrier company claims.
• Ensures standard performance in conducting audit examinations.
• Provides program and productivity information to agency management for the review, development, and implementation.
• Prepares highly technical reports and confidential information for proposed policy changes.
• Prepares investigative…