Inspector of Automotive Equipment -In Office

Job Description and Duties

This position requires incumbent to be physically present in their assigned region during the required work schedule of 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

Excellence in the Business of Government!

Come join a team that creates:

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Under direction of the Senior Inspector of Automotive Equipment (SIAE), this position serves as an inspector of state owned vehicles and mobile equipment for Region 3 within in San Diego & Imperial Counties that also include Mission Viejo, Southern tip of Orange County, Oceanside, Escondido, Murrieta, Fall brook, Salt and Sea, El Centro, Brawley, Mexicali, Santee, Spring Valley, National City, El Cajon, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Borrego Springs and Sun City ensuring safety, reliability and compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Society of Automotive Engineers, and OFAM policies and procedures that have been set forth under the guidelines of the State Administrative Manual (SAM) for state agencies and clients.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year.

This position may require travel.

The Post & Bid form can be obtained by clicking on the Duty Statement Link.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship or a training plan, now or in the future.

If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at DGS, please reach out to our recruitment team; we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at [email protected] .

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Working Conditions

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
• Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.
• Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
• Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.
• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

APPLICATION PACKETS ARE SCREENED AND MAY BE DISQUALIFIED IF THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED INFORMATION IS NOT SUBMITTED, COMPLETE AND LEGIBLE (DO NOT UTILIZE THE BYPASS OPTION for required documents or the system will filter your application as incomplete):

• STATE APPLICATION (STD. 678)-Write RPA# 29568 OFAM and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the state application. ENSURE YOU PROVIDE your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions for #8 on page 3 as this position is required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License (CDL), Class C and will be included in the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program.
• RESUME
• COVER LETTER

Desirable Qualifications

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:

1. Experience evaluating motor vehicles and general use mobile equipment and facilitating the disposal and/or re-utilization of state assets between state agencies or equivalent.
2. Willingness to travel throughout an assigned area.
3. Experience filling out forms and writing emails and letters using the following programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, Fleet Focus, or another fleet system, and using search engines such as Chrome and Edge.
4. Ability to always act professionally, resolve discrepancies tactfully, and effectively represent the department to internal and external stakeholders and vendors.
5. Excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

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Additional Information

Reporting Location:

Office of Fleet and Asset Management
7575 Metropolitan Dri ve
San Diego, CA 92108

Please specify RPA #29568 and JC-499611 on your state application.

Examination Information:

Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete in the state’s merit-based recruitment and hiring process. To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:

CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search

Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.

For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the at [email protected] .

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included.