• Job Description

  Req#: 26140541

  The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a MCSAP Compliance Specialist. This position performs motor carrier compliance reviews and safety audits in accordance with state and federal law including, commercial vehicle inspections, equipment checks and verification of driver documentation through random selection, by direct observation, and testing. This includes review of commercial motor carrier payroll, worker’s compensation, employee drug testing, and other employment records; and examination of driver and carrier records for accurate entries. This position researches, analyzes, evaluates, and reinforces laws, regulations and policies to identify and avoid potential violations by motor carriers, vehicles, and drivers. This position builds enforcement cases for MCS where indicated by carrier repeated non-compliance.

  For a full job description, please contact Thomas Skoog at tskoog@mt.gov

  Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

  • Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
  • State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
  • Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Benefits apply on first day of employment
  • Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

  For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

  Minimum Qualifications:

  Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, business management, accounting, law enforcement, transportation safety or a directly related field

  Other combinations of education and experience are considered on a case-by-case basis

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  Thorough knowledge of Federal and state statutes, rules and regulations regarding the operation of commercially operated vehicles including hazardous materials.

  Working knowledge of theories and practices of auditing, accounting or management safety review procedures.

  Knowledge of carrier record keeping systems as they apply to Federal and state requirements.

  Skill in operation of a motor vehicle; use of personal computers, business software applications, office equipment and various peripheral devices, such as scanner, digital, modems, etc.

  Skilled in effective verbal and written communication, diffusing volatile situations

  Customer orientation/service, decision making, personal accountability and ownership, leadership, communication, ethics, negotiations, flexibility and adaptability, teamwork, creativity and problem-solving.

  Required Application Materials

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Written response to supplemental questions:

  1. Describe the Compliance Specialist position, as you know it. How does this position satisfy your career goals or aspirations?
  2. What about your individual background, perspective, or experiences, will serve as a source of strength for you as a Compliance Specialist?

  3. Thinking of any recent events in your daily life, write a statement documenting the details of one such event. Your statement should provide enough background and detail for the reader to understand what took place without any questions or follow-up. This recent event can be anything, such as a visit to the coffee shop or an encounter at the grocery store and does not have to be a negative experience.

  All required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.” If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed above.

  Other Information:

  Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

  This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

  The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

  The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

  Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.

• About the company

  Montana (/mɒnˈtænə/) is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States.

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