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Working Title: Transp Prog Specialist 1

Job Class: Transportation Program Specialist 1

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 77681

• Location : Golden Valley

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/15/2024

• Closing Date : 06/24/2024

• 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

• Salary Range: $22.61 - $32.71 / hourly; $47,209 - $68,298 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and has the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent may be expected to work in the office on occasion.

Occasional out state travel/overnight stays.

This position exists to 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 exists to successfully complete training, as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the federal National Training Center (NTC), leading to certification to be able to perform federal New Entrant audits on new interstate motor carriers. The position also includes the ability to provide outreach to various types of motor carriers and drivers to include education, training, providing technical information and advice carriers, shippers, law enforcement agencies and the general public regarding motor carrier regulations. The position also exists to protect the general public from illegal motor carrier practices and from dangers to life and property as a result of failing to comply with motor carrier laws, rules and regulations.

MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exam 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

Pre-employment Physical (if needed)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.