DVS Exam & Insp Spec​/Driver & Vehicle Services Examining & Inspection Specialist

Working Title:

DVS Exam & Insp Spec

Job Class:
Driver & Vehicle Services Examining & Inspection Specialist

• Job
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing bryan.beyl.us, by 11:59 PM 09/08/2026.
• Date Posted: 08/26/2026
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-AFSCME
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
  - Up to 25% of the time
• Salary Range: $23.31 - $32.94 / hourly; $48,671 - $68,778 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Working Title:

DVS Exam & Insp Spec

Job Class:
Driver & Vehicle Services Examining & Inspection Specialist

Agency:
Public Safety Dept

• Job
• Location:
  
  Detroit Lakes
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing bryan.beyl.us, by 11:59 PM 09/08/2026.
• Date Posted: 08/26/2026
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: DVS Administrative Svcs 2 / DVS Exam Region 7B
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
  - Up to 25% of the time
• Salary Range: $23.31 - $32.94 / hourly; $48,671 - $68,778 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• Work Area: 1000 US-10, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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 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.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

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