Motor Carrier New Entrant Inspector Auditor - Transp Prog Specialist 2

Location: Various (Central Office/St. Paul or CO Golden Valley); Telework eligible with hybrid flexibility; Full-time, unlimited; Days, Monday–Friday; Occasional travel required. Salary: $26.89–$39.22/hour ($56,146–$81,891 annually). Classified, bargaining unit 214 (MAPE), FLSA nonexempt. Connect 700 designated. Three positions available.

About the role

These positions perform federal New Entrant Safety Audits (NESAs) on new interstate motor carriers to assess and enforce compliance with federal and state statutes, laws, rules, and regulations, and to educate carriers on those requirements. The incumbent independently plans and conducts on-site and off-site audits and commercial motor vehicle inspections to maintain annual certification requirements. The role also provides on-the-job training to Transportation Program Specialist 1 staff seeking initial NAS and NESA certification to ensure carrier compliance and program continuity. MnDOT does not sponsor visas; 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 (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 commercial motor vehicle inspections and NESAs to maintain annual certification.
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to Transportation Program Specialist 1 staff pursuing initial NAS and NESA certification.
• Gather data, research, and report on audit and inspection findings.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications (must meet one of the following experience thresholds plus all listed criteria):

• Two years of professional-level experience in the areas below, OR three years of technical experience in the areas below.
• Current certification for North American Standard (NAS) Part A and NAS Part B for Level I commercial motor vehicle roadside inspections.
• 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 candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal history check.
• Background investigation components may include: SEMA4 records check, criminal history check, employment reference check, education/license verification, and drug testing (if required).

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan (vesting after three years)
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Well-being resources (physical, emotional, social, financial)
• Career development support: training, classes, professional development, tuition reimbursement
• MnDOT Student Loan Reimbursement Program
• Potential eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support (mental health, relationships, grief, finances, legal issues)
• Daily living/convenience services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care