cdl auditor 3

Work Activities

Executive Service
CDL AUDITOR 3
Department of Safety & Homeland Security
Internal Audit
Nashville, TN
Salary: The minimum starting salary for this position is $4,562/month.
Closing Date: 10/30/2025
The position provides a hybrid schedule which currently requires in-office attendance two days a week and remote work for the rest of the week.
Exceptions for higher compensation may be considered based on education and experience in accordance with Department of Human Resources (DOHR) policy. The State of Tennessee offers a comprehensive benefits program to include health, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance programs, paid state holidays, and generous leave benefits. In addition, State of Tennessee employees are eligible for participation in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS).
Background Check
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Who We Are And What We Do
The mission of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security is to serve, secure, and protect the people of Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is responsible for ensuring the safety and general welfare of the public.

The Departments General Areas Of Responsibility Include

• Law enforcement
• Commercial vehicle enforcement
• Criminal investigations
• Homeland security
• Safety education
• Driver license issuance, renewal, and replacement
• Handgun permit issuance, renewal, and replacement
• Traffic safety initiatives

Job Overview
The Internal Audit Division of the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security is looking for an experienced auditor with a desire to support the mission of the department. As a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Auditor 3, you will be responsible for conducting annual administrative audits and covert and co-score audits for state and third party CDL examiners. Under general supervision, the CDL Auditor 3 will work independently or lead a small team to perform audits. The CDL Auditor 3 may also be assigned to uniquely difficult audits and special requests from department senior leadership. The CDL Auditor 3 position is an Executive Service position housed in the Internal Audit Division, reporting directly to the Auditor 4 in charge of CDL audits.

Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the following:

• Examines documentation, managerial practices, and policies and procedures of CDL examiners to ensure compliance with federal (FMCSA and AAMVA) and state regulations.
• Evaluates CDL examiners knowledge, skills and abilities when administering CDL tests to commercial license applicants.
• Ensures that applicant and examiner qualifications meet federal and state requirements
• Preparation of draft audit reports clearly communicating audit results and recommendations for corrective action.

Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification(s) such as CPA, CIA or CFE preferred. Experience in compliance auditing is highly preferred. Experience in the CDL examination process will be considered a plus. Ability to work outside, regardless of weather conditions, and enter/exit all types of commercial vehicles. Must have or be willing to acquire basic knowledge of how commercial vehicles function. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Some overnight travel will be required

Key Competencies Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter and detail oriented
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.