State Investigator; DOT​/GO​/TRANS REG

INTERVIEWS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE CONDUCTED WITHIN TWO (2) WEEKS OF CLOSING DATE.

The Inspections & Investigations Unit enforces the New Mexico Department of Transportation's (NMDOT) Motor Carrier Regulations and the Motor Carrier Act. The Bureau conducts inspections of all regulated motor carriers and investigates non-compliance matters, safety concerns and complaints. The Investigations Unit may present the results of its inspections and investigations and ask that the NMDOT impose a fine or penalty on a motor carrier and suspend or revoke its operating authority.

The State Investigator position investigates complaints against motor carriers, conducts safety compliance inspections, and enforces and ensures compliance with state and federal safety regulations. This position also prepares reports, testifies and makes recommendations on transportation issues through prepared written and oral testimony in regulatory proceedings.

The State Investigator is a key part of the Transportation Regulation Bureau:

• Conducts independent safety audits and inspections on motor carriers according to state statutes and NMDOT regulations to ensure public safety.
• Reviews inspection results with motor carriers; provides motor carriers with detailed written compliance report including the results of inspection and recommendations on compliance issues.
• Investigates and responds to complaints against motor carriers.
• Interviews and obtains statements from suspects and potential witnesses and collects other evidence relevant to the complaint; evaluates and synthesizes information gathered during investigation; prepares detailed investigation reports.
• Provides expert reports and testimony in hearings based on results of investigations and knowledge of motor carrier statutes and regulations and enforcement matters.
• Processes and tracks compliance orders issued by the director and secretary, and other related duties relative to Motor Carrier Act compliance and enforcement matters.
• Assists in training other staff members on motor carrier inspections and/or investigations.

This job is performed on behalf of the NMDOT, motor carrier and ambulance customers, the New Mexico taxpayer, and the driving public.

The ideal candidate will have preferred experience/education in the following areas:

• Experience with investigations and compliance inspections;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Strong writing and communication skills; and
• Spanish speaking.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Criminology, or other related field, with two (2) years of experience in accounting, auditing, and investigation, or insurance adjusting and investigating or investigative report writing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.

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This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.