Title: Commercial Carrier Program Coordinator (Lieutenant), Position No. 03303

State Role Title: Law Enforcement Manager II

Hiring Range: $104,300.00 - $119,945.00

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: ENFORCEMENT & COMPLIANCE

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is looking for a Commercial Carrier Program Coordinator (Lieutenant/Special Agent in Charge), in our Law Enforcement Division!

This position is open to current DMV employees statewide.  A Base Point will be assigned upon selection, based on the selected candidate's geographical location.

The Commercial Carrier Program Coordinator supports DMV administrations responsible for providing services to the public by regular guidance and direction to captains responsible for enforcement operations at the regional level. The SAC reports directly to the Chief and serves as an essential communications link with the captains. This position directs, coordinates, and monitors regional special assignments, enforcement initiatives, and statewide motor carrier operations. The Commercial Carrier Program Coordinator is also the Motor Carrier Enforcement Program Coordinator, responsible for managing the Commonwealth’s enforcement obligations under federal and state motor carrier safety programs, ensuring consistency, accountability, and excellence in commercial vehicle enforcement, and works closely with the Motor Carrier Size and Weight Program Manager to provide enforcement information and data.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (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

• Thorough knowledge of motor vehicle, fuel tax, search, seizure, and arrest laws, rules and court precedents.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound decisions with minimal guidance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies that impact work group operations.
• Skilled at analyzing data and trends to develop strategic enforcement plans, collaborate with internal divisions and external partners, and ensure accurate reporting and documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership, strong organizational and communication skills, and in-depth knowledge of commercial vehicle regulations, safety standards, and enforcement practices.
• Skilled at program development, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring consistent application of policies to enhance roadway safety and operational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to expertly supervise and/or manage law enforcement operations at the work group level.
• Keen ability to interpret, explain, and apply policies and procedures, and state laws and regulations as well as applicable federal laws and regulations and communicate them effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing.
• Skilled at conducting research and analysis of issues, producing and presenting reports of findings and conclusions.
• Skilled at solving problems.
• Skilled at using a personal computer, peripheral devices, wireless devices, and office productivity software used by DMV.
• Skilled at using firearms, intermediary force weapons, standard issued police equipment, radio communication equipment.
• Skilled at safely operating a motor vehicle (police equipped) under a variety of conditions including emergencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure of time constraints and changing priorities.

Additional Considerations

• Ability to provide leadership and technical guidance to enforcement personnel, support training and development, evaluate performance, and coach and mentor staff in commercial motor vehicle enforcement practices.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating commercial carrier operations, managing enforcement priorities, and overseeing multiple initiatives while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Working knowledge of commercial motor vehicle safety standards, inspection procedures, and applicable regulatory frameworks, with the ability to apply policies consistently and effectively.
• Experience analyzing data and performance metrics to guide enforcement strategies and improve operational outcomes.

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.

MUST possess Virginia DCJS certification as a law enforcement officer. MUST comply with statutorily specified minimum qualifications for law enforcement officers (§15.2-1705, Code of Virginia), including a satisfactory criminal history records check, background investigation, and physical examination; MUST possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that reflects a sense of safety and responsibility; willing to work irregular hours, travel overnight, and endure personal risks; must reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and within a 50 mile or 75-minute drive time of assigned BasePoint, per agency policy; must be willing to establish residency within 90-days to satisfy policy requirement.

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 driver's history and criminal background check. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required on the selected applicant(s).

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 properly assess your skills in the screening process. 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.