Port Of Entry Officer Job Sundance Wyoming USA,Government

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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:

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

$2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility

Sundance, Wyoming - where 'the kid' got his name. 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!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensation calculator.wyo.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Keri Long / / Keri.

Long

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

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…