Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist

Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist

California Highway Patrol – Conejo Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF) – Ventura County

Job Code: JC-504669 | Position #:

-XXX | Salary: $4,102.00 – $6,121.00 per Month (Classification A: $4,102.00–$5,332.00, B: $4,662.00–$6,121.00). New to State candidates may be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range.

Final Filing Date: 1/27/2026

• Perform routine inspections on commercial vehicles to determine compliance with weight, size, registration, safety, and equipment requirements.
• Inspect and test all types of commercial vehicle brake systems for compliance with the vehicle code and other applicable laws and regulations.
• When required, refer violators to an enforcement officer for action.
• Perform duties associated with North American Standard inspections (NAS), approximately 80% of the time.
• Allocate roughly 20% of time to supporting NAS inspection activities such as answering phones/questions, cleaning inspection lanes, and assisting other staff members.
• Work outdoors 50% or more of the work day.

• Jurisdiction-limited to the classification: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INSPECTION SPECIALIST.
• Additional requirements are listed in the Class Specification.
• The position requires a drug screening, background investigation, and medical clearance prior to hiring.

Facility operational 18 hours a day, 5 days a week. CVIS assigned to one of three shifts, 5 days per week.

• Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have LIST or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining LIST eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
• SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
• Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered.

• Applications are accepted electronically via Cal Careers or in hard copy.
• Required documents:
  State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 (or electronic equivalent), Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire, and any other documents requested in the application package. (Resume optional.)
• Hard copy applications should include the classification title, job control number (JC‑504669), and/or position number 388‑771‑6854‑XXX.

Human Resources Contact:
David Salazar, (916) 843‑3820

Hiring Unit Contact:
Lieutenant Matthew Zane, (805) 498‑3853

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective, because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Equal Opportunity & Access Section: (916) 843‑3190,

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