Port-of-Entry Inspector, Trainee

Idaho; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the Idaho Transportation Department as a Port-of-Entry Inspector Trainee. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on public safety by ensuring compliance with vehicle regulations. You will work in a collaborative environment, inspecting commercial vehicles, issuing permits, and interacting with the public. With a starting hourly rate of $18.70, this position provides a pathway to career advancement and a robust benefits package. If you are passionate about serving your community and eager to grow in a rewarding career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

PERSI Retirement Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

11 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Experience in interpreting rules and writing reports.

Responsibilities

• Inspect commercial vehicles for compliance with laws and regulations.
• Issue permits and registrations, and collect fees.
• Write incident reports and provide information on road conditions.

Skills

English Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Report Writing

Public Interaction

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Windows Operating System

Electronic Mail

Job description

Description

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

The Idaho Transportation Department is hiring a Port-of-Entry Inspector Trainee for the Huetter Port-of-Entry location. The incumbent will inspect commercial vehicles and enforce compliance with laws and regulations governing commercial vehicle traffic. The Port-of-Entry Inspector Trainee position is considered an underfill for the Port-of-Entry Inspector.

Explore our Day in the Life video and see the typical workday as a POE Inspector -https://youtu.be/85hBjXApDb8

The starting hourly rate is $18.70. Upon completion of the probationary period, passing of the inspector trainee test, and completion of six (6) months of service as an inspector trainee, the trainee will be promoted to Inspector classification and the salary will increase to $20.39 per hour.

Examples of Duties:

• Inspect commercial vehicles and materials for size and weight, safety and hazards using electronic devices and visual inspection;
• Determine if licenses and permits are current and valid. Verify driver qualifications including licenses, medical cards, and logbooks;
• Issue and sell temporary and oversize permits and registrations;
• Use computer terminal to check tax status, registration, and licenses. Collect fees for permits, registrations, and citations;
• Operating cash register and accounts for monies received;
• Prepare and deliver bank deposits;
• Issue warnings or citations for violations and receive fines and bonds;
• Write incident and activity reports;
• Provide directions and information on road conditions and travel facilities;
• Work various shifts, including weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Some knowledge of: English to include proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling; Windows or comparable operating system; word processing and sending/receiving documents through electronic mail.
• Experience: adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing numbers; interpreting and applying rules and regulations; writing reports; dealing with the public in stressful situations.
• Valid driver's license.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Trainees become Port-of-Entry Inspectors after successful completion of training. Trainees learn to apply and enforce laws governing commercial vehicles and Port-of-Entry operations and are granted limited peace officer authority. They often work with hostile vehicle operators. Light janitorial work such as sweeping and mopping of immediate work area and working a 24-hour rotating shift is required. These positions involve lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds to waist height; crawling and bending to perform vehicle inspections; standing for up to 6-hours during a shift; working in all kinds of weather conditions; having sufficient hearing and sight to inspect vehicles; and working around hazardous materials. Individuals in these positions are required to wear a uniform supplied by the department and to adhere to dress and grooming standards.

DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENT:

The Idaho State Tax Commission and the Department of Transportation will deputize trainees. Background investigations are conducted before appointment and annually to satisfy state bonding and deputation requirements. Persons convicted of a felony shall not be employed by the department to act with limited peace officer authority. Persons convicted of certain misdemeanors or any felony shall not be employed by the department to act with limited peace officer authority. Please review theITD Background disqualifiers.

To learn more about the department, please visit theITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at:[e-mail] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visithttps://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities; auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or [e-mail].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.