Motor Vehicle Inspector

The Motor Vehicle Inspector is assigned to the Investigations Unit within the Enforcement & Safety Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

This home-based sworn law enforcement position primarily focuses on protecting Vermont consumers through enforcement and education at our licensed inspection stations and dealerships. In addition, there is the responsibility of protecting the identity of DMV customers and discouraging fraudulent activity through enforcement action and education. Finally, the Investigations Unit is responsible to ensure participants in the Total Abstinence (TA) Program are adequately monitored and held accountable for program requirements while the new applicants are thoroughly screened. Applicant should have a strong investigative background.

A background in automotive diagnostics and repair is preferred. Candidate must be a VCJC full-time (Level III) certified Vermont law enforcement officer at time of hire.

This position,Motor Vehicle Inspector (Job Opening #53280), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Scott Davidson at scott.davidson@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

In accordance with Title 23, Section 102(d), an applicant must agree to be finger-printed and pass a background investigation to be eligible for this position. The background investigation may include criminal, financial and traffic records checks. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the finger-printing and background check requirement, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before finger-printing and/or a background investigation is conducted.

Duties are performed in the field, both in and out of a motor vehicle during an assigned shift under all types of climatic conditions. Incumbents must be able to carry and place portable scales weighing 35 lbs. or more under trucks as well as load and unload, with a winch, semi-portable scales weighing up to 1,300 pounds from trailers. Duties may require early morning, evening, night, weekend, or other irregular or overtime duty hours. Exposure to danger may occur during pursuit and apprehension of violators, handling hazardous materials, and working around large trucks and pieces of equipment. Attendance at meetings, court hearings, and seminars may be required. The Incumbent is a Vermont certified full-time law enforcement officer and is armed and drives a fully equipped police type vehicle. Threats of varying types and severity are possible.

High school diploma AND three (3) years in law enforcement experience.

Candidate must be a full-time certified Vermont law enforcement officer at time of hire.
A current valid driver's license is required.

Background in automotive diagnostics and repair.

Mental and physical condition appropriate to successfully perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential job functions.

Applicants are required to take or submit to a polygraph examination per Title 21, Section 494(b)(1).

This position is Group "C" retirement with mandatory retirement at age 57.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.