Motor Carrier New Entrant Inspector Auditor – Transp Prog Specialist 2

About the role

Motor Carrier New Entrant Inspector Auditor – Transportation Program Specialist 2 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. This position performs federal New Entrant Safety Audits (NESAs) on new interstate motor carriers to assess and enforce compliance, and educates carriers on federal and state statutes, laws, rules, and regulations. The incumbent must independently plan and conduct on-site and off-site audits and commercial motor vehicle inspections to maintain annual certification requirements. Additionally, the role provides on-the-job training to Transportation Program Specialists 1 seeking initial NAS and NESA certification. Three positions are being filled, located at Central Office in St. Paul or the Golden Valley office, with flexibility for telework, hybrid, or in-office arrangements as determined by supervisor and policy. Occasional travel is required. MnDOT does not sponsor visas or Optional Practical Training for STEM students; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct federal New Entrant Safety Audits (NESAs) on new interstate motor carriers, both on-site and off-site
• Assess and enforce carrier compliance with federal and state motor carrier statutes, laws, rules, and regulations
• Educate carriers on applicable federal and state requirements
• Independently plan and perform inspections of commercial motor vehicles and New Entrant Safety Audits to maintain annual certification requirements
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to Transportation Program Specialists 1 seeking initial North American Standard (NAS) and NESA certification
• Gather data, research, and report on audit and inspection findings

Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following experience thresholds:

• Two years of professional-level work experience in the areas listed below, OR
• Three years of technical experience in the areas listed below

Required experience and credentials:

• Current certification for North American Standard (NAS) Part A and NAS Part B to determine carrier compliance during a Level I commercial motor vehicle roadside inspection
• Experience with federal and state motor carrier statutes, laws, rules, and regulations sufficient to audit and consult on compliance
• Experience with NAS motor vehicle inspection processes, including safety procedures, required motor carrier equipment, standards for equipment and mechanical components, and deficiency reporting
• Experience gathering data, researching, and reporting on data
• Valid driver's license

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates must pass reference and background checks, which may include:

• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Drug testing (if required)

Pay

Salary range: $26.89 – $39.22 per hour ($56,146 – $81,891 annually). Position is classified, nonexempt (FLSA), and covered by bargaining unit 214 (Minnesota Association of Professional Employees / MAPE).

Schedule

• Full-time, unlimited appointment
• Day shift, Monday – Friday
• Telework eligible; hybrid or in-office work as determined by supervisor and policy
• Occasional travel required

Location

Central Office, St. Paul, MN or Golden Valley, MN (various locations). Telework/hybrid flexibility available.

Job ID: 98241 | Posted: 11/06/2026 | Closes: 11/13/2026 | Division: Sustain Plan & Pr Mgmt Div / Comm Vehicle Federal Programs | Connect 700 designated: Yes