Public Utility Enforcement Officer

THE POSITION

Would you like to work independently in a unique law enforcement setting, be home based for the beginning and end of each shift, and have weekends and holidays off? Become a Public Utility Enforcement Officer for the Public Utility Commission (PUC)! This position patrols Erie and Warren counties to protect the motoring public by placing unsafe vehicles and drivers out-of-service. Apply today for this meaningful career opportunity!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This Public Utility Enforcement Officer position is part of the uniformed PUC Motor Carrier Enforcement Division and primarily covers Erie and Warren counties. This officer has the authority to stop and inspect all commercial motor vehicles to ensure they are in safe operating condition. This includes conducting inspections of both drivers and vehicles, completing safety audits, issuing citations and complaints when necessary, testifying at court hearings, and conducting investigations of consumer and agency-initiated complaints of motor carriers. Utilize and grow your knowledge of pertinent Public Utility statutes and regulations, the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Vehicle Equipment and Inspection Manual, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and the Hazardous Material Regulations to keep our highways safe.

Your work will ensure that that new motor carriers have the knowledge they need regarding the regulations and safety management practices in place. You may also have the opportunity to work side by side and in conjunction with state and local police with the goal of preventing and reducing the number injuries and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles. Join our dedicated and valued team today!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• The counties of patrol are ERIE and WARREN.
  
• This is a home-headquartered position. You must reside in Erie or Warren County or be willing to relocate within six months of employment.
• Additional travel may be required, including travel to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of enforcement experience with a governmental regulatory agency's laws, rules and regulations pertaining to motor vehicles; or
• Four years of professional police experience; or
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in police sciences or law enforcement; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirement:

Condition of Employment:

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Erie or Warren counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.