Job Description

Description of Work

*This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on 5/1/23.*

The primary purpose of a Weigh Station Operator (WSO) for the NC State Highway Patrol is to monitor trucks entering weigh stations for erratic driving, equipment safety detects, violations of size/weight laws including compliance with the vehicle registration requirements, international fuel tax agreement, international registration plan, state and local fuel tax laws, Commercial Driver\'s License compliance, and insurance requirements to meet federal and state laws. The WSO is responsible for assisting in the daily activities that are performed at the troop weigh stations and mobile weigh stations during special operations such as Road WATCH or when the troop weigh station is non-operational. The WSO works under the supervision of a sworn member of the State Highway Patrol. This position is assigned to Troop E, District 9 and the physical work location is Mount Airy Weigh Station in Mount Airy, NC (Surry County), near the VA state line.

Job duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Scales Operation

Using automated scales and Weigh in Motion (WIM) scales to determine weights of commercial motor vehicles and their cargo.

Utilizing measuring devices to to calculate axle weight, axle grouping, height, license, and permit weight of those vehicles to detect violations. Errors may result injustice to the motoring public, and may result in serious injuries or death to others.

Utilizing State Bridge charts to check for weight violations and using the FuelTaCS systems to issue civil penalties for over axle, axle grouping, registration, fuel tax, insurance, and permit violations.

Weight Enforcement

• Maintaining compliance with the International Fuel Tax and International Registration Plan.
• Issuance of temporary permits, and receipts for citations and permits.
• Using the reciprocity manual to determine tolerance and registration requirements for out of state vehicles.
• Monitoring commercial motor vehicles for erratic driving and equipment violations.

Administrative Duties

• Answering phones and taking messages.
• Maintaining records, including report preparation on vehicles checked, weighed and assessed.
• Properly identifying types of violations for reporting purposes required by the State Highway Patrol and Federal Highway Administration.

Public Contact

Communicating with the general public to explain local size and weight laws, including taking complaints regarding weight violations.

Contacting out of state agencies for driver information, including license and registration information.

Performing Traffic Safety Information Programs at the troop weigh station.

Equipment Operation

• Operating office equipment, including computers, base radio, fax machine, telephone, office calculator, printer and copier, and credit card machine.
• Operating Weigh in Motion (WIM) scales, Truck Counter, and other associated systems and equipment.
• Working in and around Commercial Motor Vehicles in order to perform inspections.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with . The selected candidate must be available to work on a rotating shift schedule.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC07. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

About the North Carolina State Highway Patrol:

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol\'s primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. In addition to enforcing the state\'s traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready, should any act of terrorism occur. North Carolina\'s State Troopers are committed to protecting the state\'s motoring public.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: and . (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Experience working in customer service and/or with the public.
• Experience maintaining electronic and/or paper records.
• Experience working with computers and associated programs (ex. Microsoft Office)

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

• Experience in and/or knowledge of the trucking industry.
• Experience with the operation of Commercial Motor Vehicles.
• Experience with State and/or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations/Policy and Procedures.

NOTE: Recommended applicants must have a clean driving record and must undergo and successfully pass a Criminal Background Investigation including a Drug Screening Test.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of work experience in dealing with the public, which requires the use of some basic mathematical skills.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Must successfully complete the Weigh Station Operator Basic School and Field Training Program within one year of hire.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran\'s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements:
• The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention:
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, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the . This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. For other questions about this posting, please contact MG Orman, SHP Employment Specialist at or 984.349.6009.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

State of North Carolina