DMV Weigh Station Lead Technician, Dumfries, Position No. 03343

Title: DMV Weigh Station Lead Technician, Dumfries, Position No. 03343

State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer III

Hiring Range: $61,964.00 - $71,258.60

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: DUMFRIES SCALES

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is looking to hire a Weigh Station Technician at the Dumfries Motor Carrier Service Center (MCSC)!

This position is only open to current DMV employees.

The Lead Station Technician (LST) ensures the enforcement of commercial vehicle size and weight regulations on Virginia’s highways, contributing to the safety of motorists and protection of infrastructure. This role exists to monitor weigh station operations, issue citations for violations, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, and coordinate with law enforcement personnel. The LST is responsible for the maintenance of equipment to ensure the proper operational standards are upheld and support DMV's mission of safeguarding lives and securing identities.

Training will be provided. The position will work the overnight shift and will receive a shift differential of $1,660 annually.

Ready to make a difference on Virginia’s roads? Join us at the DMV and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring highway safety!

Veterans and bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

DMV, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition, DMV serves many businesses, including dealers, fuel tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don’t just talk about our core values. We live them!

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Knowledge of Virginia's Motor Carrier Size, Weight, and Equipment Regulations and related state and federal laws applicable to commercial vehicle operations.
• Knowledge of fuel sampling techniques, including detecting dyed fuel for tax evasion, and maintaining chain-of-custody.
• Proficient in data analysis, identifying operational gaps, and developing solutions for compliance and efficiency improvements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for engaging with staff, stakeholders, and customers, with the ability to explain complex regulations.
• Skilled in using technical systems like IRIS, Microsoft Office, and DMV databases for operations, reporting, and tracking.
• High attention to detail in inspections, financial transactions, and report generation to ensure compliance.
• Ability to conduct outdoor inspections and utilizing sensory skills for safety and compliance checks.
• Understanding of the Motor Carrier Size and Weight Manual, DMV policies, and procedures like Liquidated Damages, Hauling Permits, IFTA, IRP, and others.
• Knowledge of truck weighing policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan and direct diverse administrative functions, overseeing station operations and aligning resources to organizational goals.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply complex material, such as Motor Vehicle Code and Commercial Vehicle Operations, ensuring compliance.
• Ability to handle expenditures and Station activities, ensuring financial and operational efficiency.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and the ability to interpret and apply financial data in budgeting and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of customer service principles, particularly handling complex DMV transactions like license reinstatements and citations.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and emergency procedures for operating weigh stations and identifying unsafe working conditions.
• Ability to handle expenditures and Station activities, ensuring financial and operational efficiency.
• Understanding of the Motor Carrier Size and Weight Manual, DMV policies, and procedures, i.e. collecting Liquidated Damages, examining Hauling Permits, and IFTA, IRP, and UCR documents.
• Knowledge of truck weighing policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply complex material, such as Motor Vehicle Code an