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This position exists to collect registration and fuel tax revenue for the state of Minnesota. Compliance to Minnesota Statute and to International Registration Plan (IRP) and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). Federal regulations mandate that Driver and Vehicle Services comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) regulations. This position represents the International Registration Plan (IRP) and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and commercial motor carriers' primary through public telephone, electronic credentialing, US mail, facsimile, deputy registrars, and face-to-face public counter service; and is the primary contact point for Driver and Vehicle Services. To actively assist, support and educate customers with the registration and fuel tax reporting requirements of the IRP & IFTA international programs.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Math ability sufficent to collect payments, count money, make change, computer and verify totals, add, subtract, multiply, divide.
- Customer Service Skills sufficent to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to customers in person, on the phone, and through e-mail or other written correspondence.
- English proficiency sufficient for reading, writing and speaking. Read, explain and interpret a variety of materials and follow detailed instructions. Present clear and concise explanations of governing rules and regulations. Ability to read and interprete statues and knoweldege of IRP and IFTA regulations.
- Typing/Keyboarding skills (variety of documents accurately at 40 WPM with 10 errors or less)
- Data Entry skills (input data quickly and accurately, locate and correct data entry errors, read source document and enter data into specific data fields)
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of word processing software (sufficient to create, format, edit, print and save a variety of documents, including invoices, letter, spreadsheets, tables, charts, and graphs)
- Knowledge of IRP/IFTA or commercial Transportation
- Ability to read and interpret statues and knowledge of IRP and IFFTA regulations
- Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.
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:
- Criminal History
- Reference Check
- Credit 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 Megan Lund at megan.lund@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 Megan Lund at megan.lund@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
