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Motor Carrier Safety Specialist (Safety Investigator)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety AdministrationAnywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States · Remote · Senior
$121,785 – $158,322
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal position investigates motor carrier safety compliance and conducts specialized interventions across a multi-state territory, supporting the FMCSA's enforcement mission. The role suits experienced investigators with deep expertise in areas like hazardous materials, passenger carriers, or electronic logging devices who can work independently and advise on policy and training.
Our summary, not Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- At least one year of experience at GS-12 level or equivalent
- Experience applying motor carrier safety laws and Federal compliance regulations
- Experience planning, managing, and evaluating motor carrier safety investigations
- Experience interpreting and analyzing motor carrier laws and regulations
- Knowledge of compliance inspection guidelines and procedures
- Problem-solving and sound judgment in regulatory decisions
- Written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in related field (accounting, business, law, engineering, transportation, etc.)
Nice to have
- Expert knowledge in Field On-boarding/National Training Center operations
- Commercial Programs experience (Household Goods/Brokers)
- Passenger Carriers specialty
- Cargo Tank Facilities/Hazardous Materials expertise
- Drug and Alcohol program experience
- Intermodal Equipment Providers knowledge
- Electronic Logging Devices expertise
- Policy development advisory experience
- Training curriculum development experience