WSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer 3
Apply NowCompany: State of Washington
Location: Shelton, WA 98584
Description:
Salary : $77,556.00 - $104,256.00 Annually
Location : Mason County - Shelton, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: MCSD CVEO3 1865_032725
Department: Washington State Patrol
Division: Motor Carrier Safety Division
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: 4/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE FOR INTERNAL WSP CANDIDATES ONLY.
If you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Agency & Division:
The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions. Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future.
The Motor Carrier Safety Division (MCSD), was created in May of 2013, and works alongside the Commercial Vehicle Division (CVD) in promoting the safe travel of commercial vehicles on state highways through education and enforcement. MCSD consists of the Compliance Review Section which conducts in-depth reviews of Washington based motor carriers, New Entrant Safety Audits, and five (5) Ports of Entry. MCSD also has program oversight of the Commercial Vehicle Training Section, Hazardous Materials and the School Bus Inspection Program.
Duties
The Motor Carrier Safety Division has a vacancy for a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer (CVEO) 3 as the Training Specialist. This recruitment is open as a promotional opportunity for permanent CVEO 2 employees. Eligible candidates must have two years of experience as a CVEO2 by April 1, 2025.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities for a CVEO2, this position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement CVE Detachment. This includes but is not limited to the following duties:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Selection process will be based on a resume review, previous 2 years of evaluations, command recommendations, and Office of Professional Standards employee history. The top candidates will be interviewed.
Supplemental Information
Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please to determine your eligibility.
Questions?
Please contact Erica Henderson at (360) 704-2293 or via e-mail at
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
Do you currently work for the Washington State Patrol (WSP)?
02
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
03
Will you have at least 2 years of experience as a current /permanent CVEO2 by April 1, 2025?
04
Are you willing to maintain CVSA certifications?
05
Please select which of the following best describes your length of experience providing strong written, presentation communication skills, the ability to think critically, and come up with creative solutions?
06
Are you willing and able to lift 50 pounds as part of your duties?
07
Are you willing to maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times?
08
This position requires yearly certification and maintaining WSP weapons and training certification. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?
09
In order to be considered for this position, you must have included a current resume, previous 2 years of evaluations, supervisor recommendations, and Office of Professional Standards employee history.Did you include your resume, these items in your application?
10
In the box below, describe your work experience providing high level leadership or supervisory guidance to staff. If you do not have this type of experience, write None in the box.
Required Question
Location : Mason County - Shelton, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: MCSD CVEO3 1865_032725
Department: Washington State Patrol
Division: Motor Carrier Safety Division
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: 4/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE FOR INTERNAL WSP CANDIDATES ONLY.
If you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you!
- Are you a self-starter with an interest promoting safe travel on our state highways?
- Do you thrive in a team environment?
- Do you want a position with career growth opportunities?
About the Agency & Division:
The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions. Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future.
The Motor Carrier Safety Division (MCSD), was created in May of 2013, and works alongside the Commercial Vehicle Division (CVD) in promoting the safe travel of commercial vehicles on state highways through education and enforcement. MCSD consists of the Compliance Review Section which conducts in-depth reviews of Washington based motor carriers, New Entrant Safety Audits, and five (5) Ports of Entry. MCSD also has program oversight of the Commercial Vehicle Training Section, Hazardous Materials and the School Bus Inspection Program.
Duties
The Motor Carrier Safety Division has a vacancy for a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer (CVEO) 3 as the Training Specialist. This recruitment is open as a promotional opportunity for permanent CVEO 2 employees. Eligible candidates must have two years of experience as a CVEO2 by April 1, 2025.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities for a CVEO2, this position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement CVE Detachment. This includes but is not limited to the following duties:
- Assigns and schedules staff / officers to work specific assignments and shifts to maintain a
comprehensive CVE program. - Reviews work reports; completed inspections; duty responsibilities and compile the necessary records to fairly and impartially evaluate the work progress of Commercial Vehicle Officers (CVO) 1, CVEO 1, CVEO 2 personnel.
- Schedules all required training and monitors the progress of subordinates in each aspect of their
assigned functions; ensuring a safe and productive work environment for each employee. - Provides leadership, mentoring, and coaching to subordinate personnel keeping sufficient records to recall and report to his/her supervisor.
- Assigns on the job training monitoring work habits of subordinates in order to provide the necessary
mentoring to develop future leaders in the agency. - Must accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and the actions of assigned subordinates.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must be a permanent/current CVEO 2 for at least two (2) years by April 1, 2025.
- Must possess and maintain Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Certification.
- A valid non-probationary, non-restricted Washington State driver's license is required.
- Possess strong written and communication skills.
- Physically able to crawl under or climb around/over vehicles in order to inspect for compliance with state safety, proper condition, weight, height, length, width, and other configuration laws.
- Physically capable to lift and deploy portable scales (up to 50 lbs) to weigh vehicles.
Work in an environment that has potential for exposure to hazardous and/or radioactive material. - Work in potentially volatile situations with vehicle drivers, work independently - including nights, weekends and holidays in all types of weather conditions and settings, including private residences, offices, truck shops, etc., while keeping supervisor informed at all times.
- Accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Be organized and capable of following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.
- Be dependable and trustworthy.
- Be accountable for one's conduct.
- Must be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
- This position may be expected to respond when called out for emergency situations.
Selection process will be based on a resume review, previous 2 years of evaluations, command recommendations, and Office of Professional Standards employee history. The top candidates will be interviewed.
Supplemental Information
Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please to determine your eligibility.
Questions?
Please contact Erica Henderson at (360) 704-2293 or via e-mail at
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
Do you currently work for the Washington State Patrol (WSP)?
- Yes
- No
02
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Some College but no degree.
- Associates Degree.
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher.
- None of the above.
03
Will you have at least 2 years of experience as a current /permanent CVEO2 by April 1, 2025?
- Yes
- No
04
Are you willing to maintain CVSA certifications?
- Yes
- No
05
Please select which of the following best describes your length of experience providing strong written, presentation communication skills, the ability to think critically, and come up with creative solutions?
- At least two (2) years
- At least three (3) years
- At least four (4) years
- At least five (5) years
- At least six (6) years
06
Are you willing and able to lift 50 pounds as part of your duties?
- Yes
- No
07
Are you willing to maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times?
- Yes
- No
08
This position requires yearly certification and maintaining WSP weapons and training certification. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
09
In order to be considered for this position, you must have included a current resume, previous 2 years of evaluations, supervisor recommendations, and Office of Professional Standards employee history.Did you include your resume, these items in your application?
- Yes
- No
10
In the box below, describe your work experience providing high level leadership or supervisory guidance to staff. If you do not have this type of experience, write None in the box.
Required Question