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Motor Vehicle Inspector
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Job ID
32481
Location
SW Inspection Station
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Date Opened
05/26/2026
Date Closed
06/09/2026
Minimum Rate
$51,456.00
Maximum Rate
$67,548.00
Target Openings
1
Available Openings
1
Area of Consideration
Open to Public
Agency
Department of Motor Vehicles
Grade
07
Bargaining Unit
1_2
Type of Appointment
Career Service - Reg Appt
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JOB SUMMARY
This position is located in the Vehicles Services Administration (VSA), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and functions at the proficient level for the Motor Vehicle Inspector positions assigned to the Inspection Station established to provide advancement to the full performance level. The position is primarily responsible for inspecting various types of motor vehicles.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs necessary vehicle safety inspection on a variety of vehicles, such as commercial and private passenger cars, taxicabs, trucks, buses, tractor-trailers, motorcycles, and specific types of mobile construction equipment, etc. Ensures that the inspection is properly executed for the safety of the owner/operator, the city, pedestrians, and other motorists. Determines the condition of motor vehicles and whether they are safe to drive on the roads and streets by rating them as pass, reject and condemn with existing District of Columbia (D.C.) and Federal Government Vehicle Safety Inspection statutes and regulations. As required, testifies in various local courts, criminal, or civil cases, where regular inspections of motor vehicles are an essential factor.
Performs emission test by the operation of vehicles on Dynamometer at varying speeds up to 60 miles per hour (MPH) or by On Board Diagnostic (OBD). Participates in special inspections on vehicles involved in accidents which have resulted in excessive property damage, personal injury, or fatality to determine vehicle condition, malfunction of components, etc. Participates in special off-site inspections of industrial and heavy-duty construction type vehicles. Interprets exhaust analyzer performance read outs to owner/operator and discusses and explains diagnosis of any malfunctions as required. On an as needed basis, operates computer terminal booth where the vehicle inspection is processed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION
The incumbent must possess a valid driver's license. The incumbent must be capable of operating vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions, four-wheel drive, and constant four-wheel drive vehicles.
The incumbent must be certified or be able to obtain the Inspection and Maintenance 240 Procedure Certification.
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT
The incumbent performs work in a garage-type building with inspection lanes open at each and exposing incumbent to extreme weather, temperatures (up to 10 degrees hotter than air temperature), and vehicle emission fumes. Additionally, exposed to inherent danger of explosion or malfunction of hi-compressions engines, hi-pressure hydraulic mechanisms and hoses, auto air conditioning compressors, etc. Incumbent works around moving vehicles and vehicles operating at high speed on dynamometers, stationary and mobile equipment, and on concrete floors which become slippery from oil, engine coolant and other liquid and solid residue.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS
Tour of Duty: Tuesday - Saturday, Rotating Shifts
Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: CS-1802-07
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Duration of Appointment: Career Service Permanent
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is covered under a collective bargaining unit AFGE, Local 1975.
Position Designation: The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability - Safety Sensitive.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
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