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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. As an agency, the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) and WYDOT are leaders and partners in public safety, ensuring a safer tomorrow. The WHP within WYDOT is seeking Port of Entry Officers for the Port of Entry Program in Sundance, Wyoming. The WHP Ports of Entry enhance highway safety and help preserve the highway infrastructure while providing various services essential to commercial vehicle operations throughout the State of Wyoming. Port of Entry Officers have multiple advancement opportunities during their career, including Officer, Special Officer, CVSA Inspector, Lead Officer, Port Supervisor, Port Region Manager, and other advancement opportunities such as Mobile Education and Enforcement Teams, Quality Control, Compliance Review, Office of Overweight Loads, Port of Entry Training Coordinator, and Towing and Recovery Program Coordinator.

This position offers:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus
• See notes for eligibility Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation) Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Sundance, Wyoming
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The Black Hills and Bear Lodge Mountains offer outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, golfing, and rodeos. Sundance is a quiet town that comes alive with Summer traffic to Devil's Tower and the Sturgis Bike Rally. Rapid City, South Dakota, is about an hour away if you're looking for more to do. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no income tax! Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck.

Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays Retirement

• Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future Flexible schedules and work-life balance options Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and

MUCH MORE!

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Human Resources Contact:

Keri Long / 307-777-4104 / Keri.

Long@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level. Work the counter at Ports of Entry and inspect the paperwork of commercial carrier drivers. Weigh and measure trucks to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and statutes. Verify and issue permits to commercial carriers. Collect fees and maintain and reconcile a cash drawer daily. These officers may spend considerable time in training with the lead officer learning the Port of Entry system's requisite policies and procedures. These officers will be expected to become qualified to issue summons (citations) for violations of specific State Statutes regarding the safe and legal movement of commercial vehicles in Wyoming.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to those with computer skills.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge and use of computers, typing, and ten-key. Knowledge in evaluating and decision-making. Knowledge of state and federal commercial carrier rules, regulations, and statutes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience Substitution:

1-3 years of progressive work experience in office communications

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None OR Education:

Associate's Degree (typically in Business)

Experience:

No prior experience required

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties may be performed at the location and the roadside with the mobile education and enforcement team. This position entails shift work that may be specific to a particular location. This position will also require work outside and in inclement weather at times.

NOTES:

FLSA:

Non-exempt The successful applicant will be subjected to a thorough background investigation. The Wyoming Department of Transportation & Wyoming Highway Patrol are Drug-Free Workplaces.

E-Verify:

WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify , including your rights and responsibilities. Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus Temporary employees accepting a full-time position. Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity

• recruitment must have been opened to the public.

One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay. Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date. Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period. If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back. 045-Wyoming Department of Transportation

• WYDOT-Highway Patrol
• Port of Entry
• North Region Mgr.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the

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