Investigator (Safety Investigator)

Summary

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Public Utilities Commission

Agency Contact Name and Information: contactjobshr@puco.ohio.gov

Work Location: NO ADDRESS
Cleveland, Ohio, 44101
United States

Compensation: 28.76

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00- 5:00 M-F

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Investigation

Who We Are

The Public Utilities Commissions of Ohio (PUCO) affects nearly every household in Ohio. The PUCO regulates providers of all types of utility services which includes electric and natural gas companies, local and long-distance telephone, water and wastewater, and rail and trucking companies. More recently, the PUCO gained responsibility for facilitating competitive utility choices for Ohio consumers.

To carry out our responsibilities, the PUCO employs a professional staff that includes engineers, economists, attorneys, and safety inspectors. Continually monitoring the activities of utility and transportation companies, the PUCO works to ensure safe and reliable services for all Ohioans.

Our mission is to assure all residential and business consumers access to adequate, safe and reliable utility services at fair prices, while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices.

About the Transportation Department: The Transportation Department's mission is to facilitate safe and secure commercial transportation on public highways, railroads, and transportation facilities, as well as to promote quality and equitable service in a proactive manner for the public and commercial carriers in the household goods, bus and ferry boat industries. This is accomplished through reduction and prevention of crashes involving commercial motor vehicles, reduction and prevention of hazardous materials incidents, development of consumer protection regulations, and resolution of consumer and carrier complaints.

What You'll Do

• Independently conduct safety compliance audits and inspections on non-hazardous material commercial motor carrier operations, records, and equipment
• Travels in state vehicle within designated area to perform Safety Audits (SAs), Compliance Reviews (CRs, and driver/vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulatory requirements
• Reviews driver duty status, bills-of-landing, driver qualification records, logbooks, equipment/maintenance records, and carrier equipment inspections
• Provides education to carriers regarding compliance with safety regulations
• Formulates conclusions and prepares detailed reports of compliance and safety audits and inspections
• May respond to complaints from public and regulated industry regarding violations of laws governing commercial motor vehicle transportation within the State of Ohio
• Required to pass initial training and maintain federal certifications to remain in position

Additional Information

Report in location: 1 W Lakeside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

*** Employee will use their home as their report-in location/headquarters. The employee's home must be located within 30 air miles of report in location (1 W Lakeside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113)

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. investigative exp. with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description valid driver's license.

-Or Completion of associate core program in law enforcement, criminal justice or in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file 12 mos. exp. conducting investigations &/or inspections valid driver’s license.

-Or 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. as Investigator Assistant, 26210 with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description valid driver's license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Investigation

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Job Description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Public Utilities Commission

Agency Contact Name and Information: contactjobshr@puco.ohio.gov

Work Location: NO ADDRESS
Cleveland, Ohio, 44101
United States

Compensation: 28.76

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00- 5:00 M-F

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Investigation

Who We Are

The Public Utilities Commissions of Ohio (PUCO) affects nearly every household in Ohio. The PUCO regulates providers of all types of utility services which includes electric and natural gas companies, local and long-distance telephone, water and wastewater, and rail and trucking companies. More recently, the PUCO gained responsibility for facilitating competitive utility choices for Ohio consumers.

To carry out our responsibilities, the PUCO employs a professional staff that includes engineers, economists, attorneys, and safety inspectors. Continually monitoring the activities of utility and transportation companies, the PUCO works to ensure safe and reliable services for all Ohioans.

Our mission is to assure all residential and business consumers access to adequate, safe and reliable utility services at fair prices, while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices.

About the Transportation Department: The Transportation Department's mission is to facilitate safe and secure commercial transportation on public highways, railroads, and transportation facilities, as well as to promote quality and equitable service in a proactive manner for the public and commercial carriers in the household goods, bus and ferry boat industries. This is accomplished through reduction and prevention of crashes involving commercial motor vehicles, reduction and prevention of hazardous materials incidents, development of consumer protection regulations, and resolution of consumer and carrier complaints.

What You'll Do

• Independently conduct safety compliance audits and inspections on non-hazardous material commercial motor carrier operations, records, and equipment
• Travels in state vehicle within designated area to perform Safety Audits (SAs), Compliance Reviews (CRs, and driver/vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulatory requirements
• Reviews driver duty status, bills-of-landing, driver qualification records, logbooks, equipment/maintenance records, and carrier equipment inspections
• Provides education to carriers regarding compliance with safety regulations
• Formulates conclusions and prepares detailed reports of compliance and safety audits and inspections
• May respond to complaints from public and regulated industry regarding violations of laws governing commercial motor vehicle transportation within the State of Ohio
• Required to pass initial training and maintain federal certifications to remain in position

Additional Information

Report in location: 1 W Lakeside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

*** Employee will use their home as their report-in location/headquarters. The employee's home must be located within 30 air miles of report in location (1 W Lakeside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113)

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. investigative exp. with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description valid driver's license.

-Or Completion of associate core program in law enforcement, criminal justice or in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file 12 mos. exp. conducting investigations &/or inspections valid driver’s license.

-Or 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. as Investigator Assistant, 26210 with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description valid driver's license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Investigation

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.