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Working Title: Driver & Dealer Examiner
Job Class: Driver & Vehicle Services Examining & Inspection Specialist
Agency: Public Safety Dept
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and class). Eligible bidders should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing dama.abuta@state.mn.us by 03/28/2024.
- Date Posted: 03/21/2024
- Closing Date: 04/01/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-AFSCME
- Division/Unit: Driver & Vehicle Services
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: up to 25% of the time
- Salary Range: $21.60 - $30.52 / hourly; $45,100 - $63,725 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
- Work Area: 1633 N. Broadway, Rochester MN
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible: No
- 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.
Job Summary
This position exists to promote public roadway safety by the administration of prescribed vision screening, knowledge, oral, road and skills tests for motor vehicle operators so that only qualified individuals obtain a Minnesota driver’s license. This position is also responsible for inspecting motor vehicle dealership facilities and records to ensure compliance with state dealer laws, and to inspect motor vehicles for identification and titling purposes.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to communicate with others and understand information; read, write and respond to customers in fluent English.
- Cashiering experience in order to perform basic math skills in order to collect, count, reconcile and complete daily transactions.
- Experience providing in-person customer service in a high volume, stressful environment.
- Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to customers on the phone or in person (face to face contact).
- Typing-Keyboarding skills; data entry skills sufficient to enter data onto paper forms and computer entry screens; and experience with basic office equipment and internet and ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Must qualify for an unrestricted driver’s license and ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
- Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Face to face customer service experience in a business with high volume customer traffic within the last five years.
- Cash handling experience sufficient to accept applications and fees from customers and accurately complete financial transactions.
- Knowledge of basic driving and motor vehicle laws.
- Ability to problem solve, prioritize and manage a wide variety of duties while working independently.
- Foreign language skills.
- Ability to write legibly sufficient to produce completed forms and documents that can be easily read by others.
- Excellent attendance and dependability.
- Ability to engage customers, provide clear instructions, answer questions and provide both positive and negative feedback in a professional manner.
- Five (5) years of driving experience with a good driving record.
- First perceives a forced whispered voice in the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or without the use of a hearing aid.
- Graduate of one of the following public sector training programs: Project for Pride in Living, HIRED, Goodwill Easter Seals, Twin Cities Rise, Takoda, Hmong American Partnership, CLUES or similar Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) sponsored workforce development programs.
- Knowledge of a written and spoken second language (e.g., Spanish, Hmong or Somali) and English sufficient to translate messages from one language to the other, while maintaining message content, context, and style.
Physical Requirements
Employee must be able to communicate effectively with others and understand information clearly and have a minimum visual acuity of 20/40, corrected or uncorrected and a visual field greater than or equal to 105 degrees. Average to above average reflexes are required. Must be able to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time. Must be able to position self and move many times per day into and out of all sizes of motor vehicles. Must be able to transport 25 pounds. Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor and handle stress associated with continuous public contact.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:
1. Criminal history
2. Reference check
3. Fingerprinting check (EDL)
4. Credit check
5. Driver’s license check
6. US citizenship check
Application Details
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 careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Dama Abuta at dama.abuta@state.mn.us.
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 Dama Abuta at dama.abuta@state.mn.us.
About Public Safety Dept
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.
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.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.
For accommodations or questions about accessibility specifically relating to this job announcement, please email the Affirmative Action Division at angela.geraghty@state.mn.us or call 651-201-7136.
