Federal Programs Entrant Motor Carrier Auditor - Transp Prog Specialist

Position: Federal Programs New Entrant Motor Carrier Auditor - Transp Prog Specialist 1
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* Working Title:

Federal Programs New Entrant Motor Carrier Auditor*
* ** Job Class:
Transportation Program Specialist 1*
* ** Agency:
Transportation Dept*
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** Job ** : 95113

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** Location** :
Various

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 06/26/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/02/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** : SUSTAIN PLAN & PR MGMT DIV / Comm Vehicle Federal Programs

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes

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** Salary Range:**  $23.98 - $34.69 / hourly; $50,070 - $72,432 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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.

Filling two vacancies.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul or Golden Valley and may have 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 will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

Occasional out state travel/overnight stays.

This primary purpose of this position is to complete required certification training and, under supervision, perform entry-level professional transportation-specific program responsibilities related to the federal New Entrant Safety Assurance Program (NESAP) on new interstate motor carriers to assess compliance in accordance with the Federal New Entrant Safety Audit (NESA) guidelines. Perform entry-level professional transportation program functions to plan, coordinate and conduct on-site and off-site NESAs of motor carrier records and operations and, with supervision, provide necessary education to the motor carrier to enable the carrier to achieve and maintain compliance with federal regulations.

This position must enforce and assess compliance with federal and state and statutes, laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of interstate motor carriers and other commercial motor vehicle operations based in the State of Minnesota.

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;

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Two years of technical or advanced clerical experience in the areas noted below;

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A bachelor's degree in business, education, communications, criminal justice, and psychology/sociology may substitute for 1 year of professional experience.

+ Ability to work in a regulatory setting applying laws and rules to ensure compliance, document findings in a written format.

+ Experience researching and analyzing data sufficient to investigate and make decisions.

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Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and data entry sufficient to send correspondences, update data bases and spreadsheets.

+ 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.

+ Ability to read and understand court decisions pertaining to complex transportation regulatory issues.

+ Valid Driver's License.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* Experience in a regulatory setting that includes oversight and enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance.

** 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

Drug testing (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…