COMPLIANCE OFFICER 1 MVC, COMMERCIAL BUS UNIT (I20)
Commercial Bus Unit
Career Family: COMPLIANCE OFFICER
In New Jersey, Compliance Officer 1 Mvc, Commercial Bus Unit is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
Qualifying takes an associate's degree and 1 year of relevant experience. The FY 2027 range lands between $62,499 and $91,249, and state payroll currently lists about 42 people in the title, most of them at Motor Vehicle Commission.
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Compliance Officer 1 Mvc, Commercial Bus Unit appears on the State payroll at one department, Motor Vehicle Commission.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Commission | 42 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Pay ladder: Compliance Officer series
- Compliance Officer 1 Mvc — $65,374 – $95,570
- Compliance Officer 2 Mvc — $71,562 – $104,839
Its top salary lands around the 34th percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY 2027 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 42 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $70,247. The agencies employing the most are:
- Motor Vehicle Commission (42)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the limited supervision of a Compliance Officer Supervisor, Commercial Bus Unit or other supervisory official in the Motor Vehicle Commission, is responsible for conducting audits of Motor Vehicle operations incorporating agencies and inspection stations; has responsibility for conducting investigations on rules, regulations, and procedures pertinent to private inspection facilities, centralized inspection facilities, mobile inspections, motor vehicle agencies, commercial bus operators and other related businesses licensed/regulated by the Motor Vehicle Commission; does other related work as required.
Examples of work
Responsible for the bi-annual safety inspections of commercial buses registered in the State of New Jersey. Conducts in-terminal inspections, self-inspections, audits, investigations, operator changes, compliance inspections, and accident investigations at private companies' garages for commercial buses. Performs operational audits on the execution of maintenance procedures, the maintenance of records, the issuance and safeguarding of controlled documents, the issuance of driver's licenses, and the issuance of vehicle registrations for commercial buses. Performs federally mandated Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) inspections and audits to reduce the number of crashes and hazardous material incidents involving commercial buses. Helps with overt (scheduled) and covert (undercover) audits/investigations at MVC agencies, private inspection facilities (PIF) and centralized inspection stations (Parsons) including Heavy-Duty diesel locations, and commercial bus operators to ensure compliance with state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Performs roadside inspections on commercial buses in coordination with local police, state police, and municipal townships, regarding passenger compliance inspections and responsible for the enforcement of the Bus Safety Compliance Act through the issuance of summonses. Assists with investigating complaints from customers, law enforcement agencies, municipalities, business competitors, anonymous tipsters, and other interested parties. Works with commercial bus operators to ensure compliance with MVC rules, regulations, and procedures. Contributes to the inspection of commercial buses and confirms they are inspected, insured, and the drivers have the appropriate license to operate a commercial bus. Helps to investigate commercial bus accidents to ensure MVC rules, regulations, and procedures are being followed. Participates in the investigations of non-conforming commercial buses and prepares reports that may lead to fines, suspensions, or hearings for alleged violators. May issue summons to commercial bus operators in violation of MVC rules, regulations, and/or procedures. May audit and/or maintain driving records for commercial bus company employees. Visits private inspection facilities to help ensure proper business procedures are being followed (example: hours of operation, visible license, accurate prices, etc.). Reviews and analyzes statistical information to detect trends. Audits MVC controlled documents such as blank titles, registrations, permits, temporary license plates, inspections stickers, etc. As required, may assist Compliance Officer Trainees with audits/investigations. Will be required to learn new, revised, and amended compliance procedures as required by the Motor Vehicle Commission. Provides advice and guidance to business owners, operators, customers, MVC employees and other individuals to ensure compliance with Motor Vehicle rules, regulations, and procedures. Conducts preliminary research in preparation for audits/investigations. May recommend the serving of disciplinary notices, suspension orders or written violations. May conduct follow-up visits to ensure compliance with MVC rules, regulations, and procedures. May act as a witness to testify for the State before a Grand Jury, court of law, administrative hearing, or other judicial body as required. Reviews and analyzes operational audits and statistical reports for commercial buses based upon division operating procedures and directives. Monitors the overall agency operation and observes the business workflow to ensure compliance with Title 39 and MVC rules, regulations, and procedures. Ensures titles, licenses, permits, and registrations are being processed according to MVC rules, regulations, and procedures. Ensures the authenticity of out-of-state titles and other driving documents. Observes employees to ensure the proper filing of MVC documents. Conducts weekly and monthly audits of ledgers and work procedures to verify that the number of documents and materials present at an agency correspond to the records of agency documents issued and services rendered. Performs safety checks. Reviews and analyzes MVC inspection statistics; takes appropriate action based on findings. Provides technical support to private inspection facilities as required. Performs background checks and helps in the initial set-up of Inspection facilities. May recommend suspension of inspection license. May assist Safety Specialists regarding mobile inspection procedures (Compliance Officers in this unit must be licensed State inspectors). Participates in annual audits on assigned private inspection facilities. Semi-annually assists with fixed asset inventories for MVC equipment and inspection stickers. Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Maintains essential records and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree or successful completion of sixty (60) semester hour credits.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in a governmental or private organization involving the review and analysis of varied operations to determine compliance with existing laws, rules, regulations, or procedures.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of motor vehicle laws, rules and regulations and their application. Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze data. Knowledge of the methods used to conduct inspections and investigations. Ability to apply state, local, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and administrative codes to specific policies, procedures, compliance and enforcement programs, standards of regulatory control and compliance, civil, administrative and criminal violations relating to the licensing of various businesses that are regulated by the Motor Vehicle Commission including: private inspection facilities, centralized inspection facilities, MVC agencies, bus operators, etc. Ability to understand the types of conduct that would legally constitute negligence, abuse/neglect, or willful misconduct under the regulatory enforcement of the assigned unit. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative statistical reports of field investigations, containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to organize and make field visits, conduct investigations with accurate observations of records and conditions, detecting abstract violations and notate significant facts and conditions and prepare reports. Ability to analyze and interpret accounting/financial statements or similar records. Ability to act as a witness in court and give testimony under oath in administrative hearings, state and federal courts or other judicial bodies as may be required. Ability to help Motor Vehicle Commission staff and businesses in emergency situations. Ability to respond and investigate emergencies, public complaints, and make adjustments where possible, and prepare reports. Ability to organize work assignments. Ability to understand the problems associated with planning, scheduling, and organizing of work programs. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals, agencies, and groups in the public and private sector. Ability to assist in developing, maintaining, and using files and record keeping systems. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, writes, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants who do not possess an Associate's degree or have the required semester hour credits, may substitute additional experience as stated below on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of experience. Appointees must successfully complete training in all the following areas: Inspector License Training, Agency Business Process Training, Document Fraud Training and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program Training.