State of Minnesota Hiring for Motor Carrier Regulation Specialist Transportation Program Specialist 1 Job at Golden Valley, MN Full Time

At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

Working Title: Motor Carrier Regulation Specialist
Job Class: Transportation Program Specialist 1
Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/05/2023
• Closing Date: 01/11/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Motor Carrier Services / Freight&CommercialVehiclesOps
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday – Friday
• Travel Required: Yes, occassional
• Salary Range: $21.43 – $31.00 / hourly; $44,745 – $64,728 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 – MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

There are three vacancies.

This position will have the option to telework; the employee will be required to complete a telework agreement.

Occasional out state travel/overnight stays.

In this role, you will enforce state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of motor carriers and other commercial motor vehicle operations in the State of Minnesota. The position primarily exists to audit carrier records relative to FMCSA’s New Entrant Safety Audit Program (NESA). This includes the ability to educate, train, inform and advise carriers, shippers, law enforcement agencies and the public regarding motor carrier regulations. The position also exists to protect the public from illegal motor carrier practices and from dangers to life and property because of failing to comply with motor carrier laws, rules, and regulations.

MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of professional experience in the areas noted below;

OR

Two years of technical or advanced clerical experience in the areas noted below;

NOTE: A Bachelor’s degree in business, education, communications, criminal justice, and psychology/sociology may substitute for 1 year of professional experience.

Either qualifying scenario above must demonstrate the following:

• Experience applying laws and rules regarding records and record-keeping requirements sufficient to complete a New Entrant audit, documenting findings in a written format.
• Experience in a regulatory setting that includes oversight and enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Experience writing and orally explaining information to others sufficient to complete a thorough investigation, compile findings in a written format and to be able to make an oral presentation of the findings.
• Must be able to read and understand court decisions pertaining to complex transportation regulatory issues.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

**Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check**

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

Education/License Verification

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Stephanie Olson at [email protected]

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Stephanie Olson at [email protected]

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: [email protected]; or by calling Janet Miller at 651/366-4720; or using MN Relay 711.

The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html.