DMV Weigh Station Manager, Sandston, Position No. 02327

Job no: 5104655
Position type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Henrico, Virginia
Division/Equivalent: Department of Motor Vehicles
School/Unit: Department of Motor Vehicles
Department/Office: Sandston Scales
Categories: Administrative Services, Public Safety

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Title: DMV Weigh Station Manager, Sandston, Position No. 02327

State Role Title: Compliance Manager I

Hiring Range: $69,458.00 - $79,876.70

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: SANDSTON SCALES

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type:

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is currently hiring for a Weigh Station Manager at our Sandston Motor Carrier Service Center (MCSC)!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Station Manager to oversee daily station operations, staff performance management, compliance, and administrative functions. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and compliant operation of the station by coordinating with the Regional Manager on operational deliverables, addressing safety concerns, and maintaining adherence to state and federal regulations related to truck size, weight, inspections, and fuel handling. The Station Manager will coach and develop employees, conduct performance evaluations, resolve operational and personnel issues, maintain accurate records and compliance reporting, oversee station equipment maintenance, and ensure high levels of service to customers and stakeholders. This position also includes budget and resource oversight to support smooth financial operations and may require stepping in as a technician when necessary to maintain operational continuity.

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

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and provide training for staff development.
• 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 systems like Microsoft Office 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.
• Ability to plan and direct diverse administrative functions, overseeing operations and aligning resources to organizational goals.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply complex material, ensuring compliance.
• Ability to evaluate and control expenditures, revenues, and activities, ensuring financial and operational efficiency.
• Basic knowledge of project management techniques to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
• Strong knowledge of supervisory and human resource management principles with experience in personnel and organizational operations.

Additional Considerations

• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply complex material, such as Motor Vehicle Code and Commercial Vehicle Operations, ensuring compliance.
• Strong 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.
• Skilled in using systems like IRIS for operations, reporting, and tracking.
• Enhanced 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.
• 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.

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.

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