Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist

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Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist

JC-533824 -

JC-533824 - Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INSPECTION SPECIALIST

$4,102.00 - $6,121.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/12/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

Inspects and tests integral commercial vehicle components and systems for compliance with the Vehicle Code and other applicable laws and regulations. At a minimum, ensure inspected commercial vehicles meet or exceed the established Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) safety standards. Refers all identified violations to the on-duty commercial officer for review and possible enforcement action. Issues and affix CVSA decals to vehicles which pass inspection.

Assists the commercial officer in a supporting role to provide security for the facility and bring suspected criminal activity or unusual occurrences to the attention of the on-duty commercial officer. Reviews incoming commercial technical manuals and information bulletins. Prepares and conducts commercial training to departmental and allied agency personnel.

Provides service to the public in person and via telephone regarding a wide variety of commercial vehicle operations; driver qualifications, hours of service, load securement as well as mechanical questions. Monitors commercial vehicle driver qualification and compliance with state and federal laws. Set-ups and maintains commercial regulation manuals, maintain facility resources and issued personnel inspection equipment. Performs other duties as assigned by their facility supervisors to aid the facility in accomplishing the mission of the California Highway Patrol.

Performs other job-related duties, within the scope of the classification, as assigned.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

The Carson Platform Scales operates five (5) days per week from 0530 - 1400 hours. CVIS’s assigned to the position will work eight (8) hours per day on a workweek schedule consistent with the provisions of the Bargaining Unit 12 contract.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INSPECTION SPECIALIST

Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist

Classification:

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INSPECTION SPECIALIST $4,102.00 - $5,332.00A $4,662.00 - $6,121.00B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

California Highway Patrol
Southern Division
437 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90007

The mission of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The CHP offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe.

We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Emotional control, tolerance for unpleasant working conditions (e.g., noise, exhaust fumes, confined spaces, extremes of temperature), attention to detail, and patience.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Naoka Iwaya

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional…