MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY OFFICER I - HIGHWAYS (HAWAII ISLAND)

Full Job Description

Recruitment Number DOT-HWY-2026-03

Salary: $4,054 to $5,133 per month (SR-14, Step C to I).

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill immediate and future vacancies located at the Motor Vehicle Safety Office, Department of Transportation - Highways, State of Hawaii.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of State of Hawaii Careers website.

If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, you may contact the DOT - Highways Personnel Office by email at DOT.HWY-SP_esign@hawaii.gov before the closing date of DOT-HWY-2026-03. (Include in the subject line of your email the following: DOT-HWY-2026-03, MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY OFFICER I (HAWAII ISLAND)

The Department of Human Resources Development - State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office.

Requirements

Motor Carrier Safety Officers are responsible for enforcing laws related to commercial vehicles including regulations relating to vehicle registration, safety and vehicle weight limits. Duties include conducting investigations, inspections and compliance surveys.

The Motor Carrier Safety Officer I is the entry level worker in the series. Positions in this class receive formal and on-the-job training on motor carrier safety rules and regulations, inspection practices and procedures, and accident investigation techniques; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

General Experience: One (1) year of work experience which demonstrated knowledge of arithmetic, including multiplication and division; and the ability to read, understand, and explain rules and regulations; conduct inspections or investigations to check for noncompliance with laws, rules and regulations; follow verbal and written instructions; and prepare clear, concise reports.

Lifting Requirement:

• All positions require the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g. hoisting equipment, hand truck) with or without reasonable accommodation.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (click link below), will apply.

Driver's License Requirement: For all positions, applicants must possess a valid driver's license, at the time of appointment.

State's Measuremaster License: Applicants must possess a valid State's Measuremaster License or be able to obtain such license within the 6-month probationary period.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

Additional Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call the DOT Personnel Office at (808) 587-2145 for assistance.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Transportation will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the DOT Personnel Office's Levels of Review.