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 and Commercial Vehicle Operations, ensuring compliance.
• 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 ensuring staff safety.
• Ability to handle expenditures and Station activities, ensuring financial and operational efficiency.
• Experience interpreting and enforcing the Motor Vehicle Code of Virginia and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Regulations (FMCSR)
• Experience in developing and streamlining compliance policies and procedures to ensure alignment with state and federal regulations.
• Experience in managing teams, operations, and budgets alongside a strong understanding of state and federal laws governing commercial vehicles.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Selected candidate(s) must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify.
All applicants for employment must consent to a background check. Selected candidates must consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history check, driver record check, and background investigation, if applicable.
As a condition of employment, DMV will be alerted of any moving violation convictions, including suspension of license.
Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc., in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience and years of experience to assess your skills in the screening process properly. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.
Contact Information
Name: DMV Employment
Phone: (804) 367-0528
Email: employment@dmv.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.