Job Description
JOB The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) represents the public interest of South Carolina in utility regulation for the major utility industries – electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water/wastewater, and transportation – before the Public Service Commission (PSC), the court system, and state and federal regulatory bodies. Additionally, the ORS houses the state’s Energy Office, Broadband Office, Equipment Distribution Program (EDP), and has responsibility for oversight of railroad safety and natural gas pipeline safety in South Carolina.The ORS Transportation & Safety department represents the public interest in the regulation of motor carriers of passengers (Class C - taxis, charter buses, limousines, non-emergency medical transportation; and Transportation Network Carriers), household goods (Class E), and hazardous waste for disposal (Class E) in SC. The Transportation Inspector (as a commissioned SC Group I Constable) will perform the following duties: Perform enforcement activities within the assigned counties of: Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union, and York.Patrol and conduct road checks for unlawful or suspected unlawful motor carrier transportation.Provide training and assistance to motor carriers in applying for certification and maintaining compliance with laws and regulations.Conduct random and scheduled records and compliance audits and prepare and submit audit reports. Respond to complaints and reports of violations. Issue State uniform traffic citations and warrants as needed. Provide compliance assistance and enforcement of gross receipts reporting.Provide testimony in court and other proceedings to include prosecution in magistrate court.South Carolina is a great place to live and work! The State of South Carolina offers its employees generous benefits and a healthy work-life balance. FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND YOUR FUTURE15 days sick leave15 days annual leave13 paid holidaysPaid parental leaveMilitary leaveHealth coverage including prescriptionsDentalVisionLife insuranceLong-term disabilityFlexible spending accountsAdoption assistanceRetirement planSupplemental retirement savings plan EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Current SC Class I Law Enforcement Certification is required to be eligible for commissioning as a SC State ConstableHigh school diploma and at least five years of law enforcement experiencePossess a valid SC driver's license and the ability to operate a law enforcement vehicleCompetency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and ExcelAbility to lift, carry, push/pull up to 50 poundsAbility to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and handle objects in assistance with motorists and performance of inspectionsAbility to work outside in varying weather conditions for extended periods of timeAbility to complete all training requirements successfullyAbility to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlinesEffective verbal and written communication skills and ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Position, on occasion, requires out-of-town travel and attendance at nighttime events.Work may include non-standard work hours or weekend work.All ORS employees are required to attend ethics training annually for continued employment. All ORS employees are prohibited from owning equity in regulated utilities.