Motor Carrier New Entrant Inspector Auditor - Transp Prog Specialist 2

Working Title: Motor Carrier New Entrant Inspector Auditor

Job Class: Transportation Program Specialist 2

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 98241

• Location : Various

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/06/2026

• Closing Date : 11/13/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

• Division/Unit : SUSTAIN PLAN & PR MGMT DIV / Comm Vehicle Federal Programs

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Days

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Occassional

• Salary Range: $26.89 - $39.22 / hourly; $56,146 - $81,891 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Filling three positions.

These positions are located at Central Office/St. Paul or CO Golden Valley and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

These positions perform federal New Entrant Safety Audits (NESAs) transportation program activities (plan, coordinate, and conduct on-site and off-site audits) on new interstate motor carriers to assess and enforce compliance, and educate carriers on federal and state and statutes, laws, rules, and regulations. This position must independently plan and perform inspections of commercial motor vehicles and New Entrant Safety Audits to maintain annual certification requirements. Additionally, this position exists to provide On-the-Job (OJT) training to Transportations Programs Specialist 1 (TPS 1) seeking initial NAS and NESA certification to ensure carrier compliance and continuity of the program.

MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exam for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of professional level work experience in the areas noted below

OR

Three years of technical experience in the areas noted below:

• Currently hold certifications for North American Standard (NAS) Part A and North American Standard 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 involved in motor carrier regulation sufficient to audit and consult on;

• Experience with NAS motor vehicle inspection processes (examples: 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

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

Education/License Verification

Drug testing (if needed)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.