MOTOR CARRIER enforcement officer, #M53

 

BASIC PURPOSE: 

Positions in this job family are involved in the enforcement of state laws, rules and regulations concerning motor carrier operation, and the transportation or disposal of deleterious substances.  This includes monitoring and inspecting of motor vehicles for required safety standards, permits, registration, or decals, issuing warnings or citations, and arresting or determining other appropriate actions against violators.  They will inspect truck stops, wash pits, oil well sites and other areas to identify unauthorized disposal or dumping of deleterious substances and will respond to complaints about such actions.

 

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

 

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

• Patrols roads and highways to identify motor carriers operating in violation of state laws, stops apparent violators, inspects documents to determine compliance, and evaluates truck contents to identify substances being transported in violation of the law or established safety standards.

• Issues citations or warnings, serves warrants, writs and notices issued by the Corporation Commission; may arrest violators; may accept bonds guaranteeing court appearance; testifies at trials and hearings.

• Investigates complaints regarding freight service, damage settlements, illegal dumping and storage or transportation of deleterious substances.

• Provides initial response to accident scenes involving deleterious and hazardous materials, notifies appropriate agencies and local authorities; may provide technical guidance or supervision to others at the scene.

• Performs detailed inspections at illegal dumping sites; prepares reports of inspections; assists legal department in preparing for trials or administrative hearings.

• Conducts investigations involving pollution related incidents.

 

LEVEL DESCRIPTORS:

 

The Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer job family consists of four (4) levels that are distinguished by the complexity of assignments, the level of expertise required to perform the duties assigned, and the responsibility assigned for providing leadership to others.

 

LEVEL I:                               Code:  M53A                                                Salary Band:  I

 

This is the entry level of the job family where employees are assigned duties and responsibilities in a training status in order to build skills in the enforcement of state laws, rules and regulations regarding motor carrier operations and the transportation or disposal of deleterious substances.  Employees will receive formal classroom and field training from the Level IV Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer in firearm usage, pollution containment and waste disposal, motor carrier safety, evaluation of earthen pits and wash pits, complaint investigations, and orientation in safety computer software and procedures.  Employees will also receive formal classroom training from CLEET in law enforcement operations and procedures, state and federal laws, self-defense and use of firearms.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of routine law enforcement practices.  Ability is required to follow oral and written instructions; to give clear and concise directions; to make oral and written reports;  to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to react quickly and effectively in emergency situations.

 

Education and Experience requirements are mandated by statute:  (47 O.S. Section 172.1) 1999 Supp: Applicants “shall be high school graduates and shall have had at least three (3) years practical experience in the transportation industry or in the field of law enforcement.”

 

LEVEL II:                              Code:  M53B                                                Salary Band:  K

 

This is the career level of the job family, where employees are assigned duties and responsibilities at the full-performance level and perform a wide range of tasks involving the monitoring and inspecting of motor carriers and investigating complaints regarding transportation or disposal of deleterious or hazardous materials.  Positions do not have direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as lead worker at scale houses, roadblocks or accident sites.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices; state and federal laws concerning the transportation industry; of the rules of the Corporation Commission regarding motor carriers and the transportation and disposal of deleterious materials; of various types of chemical, explosives and other hazardous materials; of the containment, storage, disposal and transportation requirements for such materials; of investigation techniques; of the rules of evidence; of report writing; and of public relations in law enforcement programs.  Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to exercise tact in securing compliance with laws and regulations; to perform inspections and investigations; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to write reports; to understand and follow written and oral instructions; and to coordinate and direct the activities of others.

 

Education and Experience requirements are mandated by statute:  (47 O.S. Section 172.1) 1999 Supp.  Applicants “shall be a high school graduate and shall have had at least three (3) years practical experience in the transportation industry or in the field of law enforcement” and one (1) year of experience in motor carrier enforcement for a regulatory agency.

 

LEVEL III:                             Code:  M53C                                                Salary Band:  L

 

This is the leadership level of the job family, where employees are assigned responsibility for planning, organizing and directing motor carrier enforcement and pollution abatement activities in an assigned region of the state. In this role they will coordinate and monitor various enforcement activities and determine additional requirements for special investigations regarding regulation of motor carriers or pollution control.  These positions will be assigned responsibility for direct supervision of a group of Level I and II Motor Carrier Enforcement Officers involving planning, organizing, reviewing and evaluating the work of assigned staff.  Employees will set work schedules, advise staff on questionable situations, and evaluate effectiveness of activities.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include those identified in Level II plus knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.  Ability to develop special investigation techniques; to conduct interviews; to train others; and to plan and supervise the work of others.

 

Education and Experience requirements at this level are mandated by statute (47 O.S. Section 172-1) 1999 Supp.: Applicants “…“shall be high school graduates and shall have had at least three (3) years practical experience in the transportation industry or in the field of law enforcement” and will have two (2) years of experience in motor carrier enforcement for a regulatory agency.

 

LEVEL IV:                             Code:  M53D                                                Salary Band:  M

 

At this level employees are assigned responsibilities involving professional level work in all phases of a training program for the enforcement of state laws, rules and regulations relating to motor carrier, private carriers, and the transportation and disposal of deleterious substances, including the planning, organizing and directing of the program.  This includes developing and conducting training in firearm usage, pollution containment and waste disposal, motor carrier safety, evaluation of earthen pits and wash pits, complaint investigations, and in safety computer software and procedures, and will coordinate training requirements fro personnel, maintain documentation, and create, edit, acquire and maintain training materials.  Employees will provide direct supervision to all new Motor Carrier Enforcement Officers during the first six months of employment, including evaluating performance, initiating disciplinary actions, and leave approval.  After the six month orientation, employee in this position will coordinate additional training requirements with the Motor Carrier Enforcement Officers’ supervisor and provide supervision to Motor Carrier Enforcement Officers during additional training periods of one week to two months.  In addition, this position will provide periodic training to upgrade skills and knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations to employees who are performing at the leadership level of this job family.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include those identified in Level III plus knowledge in level II; the principles and techniques of supervision and training; and record-keeping.  Ability is required to plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of others; to testify in court; to develop theoretical and framework which describe complex ideas in understandable usable ways; and to communicate effectively to generate understanding and compliance.

 

Education and Experience requirements at this level are mandated by statute (47 O.S. Section 172-1) 1999 Supp. Applicants “shall be high school graduates and shall have had at least three (3) years practical experience in the transportation industry or in the field of law enforcement” and will have three (3) years of experience in motor carrier enforcement for a regulatory agency.

 

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Applicant must have received Instructor Development Certification and Peace Officer Certification from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET).

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Statutory Requirement (47 O.S. Section 172.1) 1999 Supp: Applicants shall “… .be certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) within twelve (12) months from the date of employment.”

 

Statutory Requirement (47 O.S. Section 172.1) 1999 Supp: “Applicant shall have attained the age of twenty-one (21) years.”

 

Applicants must be willing and able to be on call twenty-four (24) hours per day; be willing to travel frequently and be away from home for extended periods of time; be willing to relocate to the place of assignment; be willing to accept the physical discomforts and/or dangers inherent in the work.