PORT OF ENTRY OFFICER I 2026-02226

State of Wyoming; Evanston (WY); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hiring bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Paid vacation/sick leave

Resumo da oferta

State of Wyoming is seeking a Port of Entry Officer for the Port of Entry Program in Evanston, Wyoming. The WHP and WYDOT insure highway safety and efficiency as the Port of Entry Officers inspect paperwork, weigh trucks, and issue permits to commercial carriers.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate's Degree (Business) or 1-3 years progressive work experience; training is provided with opportunities for advancement within WYDOT and WHP.

Qualificações

• Preference for applicants with customer service experience and computer skills.
• Knowledge of typing and ten-key is beneficial.
• Familiarity with state and federal carrier rules is helpful.

Responsabilidades

• Work the counter at Ports of Entry and inspect 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 reconcile a cash drawer daily.
• Train with lead officer on Port of Entry system policies and procedures.
• Become qualified to issue citations for violations of State Statutes regarding safe movement of commercial vehicles.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Computer skills

Typing

Ten-key

Decision making

Formação académica

Associate's Degree (Business)

1-3 years progressive work experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 a Port of Entry Officer for the Port of Entry Program in Evanston, 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:

• **$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See Notes section for eligibility

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 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE!Click here for detailed information, oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: Keri Long 307-777-4104

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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 a training setting 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 may be given to applicants who have previous experience with customer service interactions and computer related skills. However, anyone interested in these areas is encouraged to apply. We will provide the successful applicant with training and mentorship to ensure that you have the resources and knowledge needed to succeed.

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:

Associate's Degree (typically in Business)

Experience:

No prior experience required

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution 1-3 years of progressive work experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

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 you to work outside and in inclement weather at times.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation & Wyoming Highway Patrol is Drug-Free Workplaces.
• The successful applicant will be subjected to a thorough background investigation
• 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 this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will recouped from final pay.
  • Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
  • Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
  • If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.