PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Perform complex (journey-level) data entry work for Motor Carrier Bureau. Work involves entering, verifying, researching, correcting or retrieving data; maintaining files and documentation. Work under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AdministrativeSupport.pdf

Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Prepare, verify, and distribute correspondence, reports, forms, and documents from oral or written instructions.

2. Perform data entry of safety inspections, crash reports, and State Commercial Motor Vehicle Drug and Alcohol records.

3. Maintain paper and soft-copy documents for reference and archival purposes; electronically images a variety of documents.

4. Review various documents to ensure accuracy and legibility of information.

5. Obtain, sort, arrange and/or compile a variety of forms, citations, inspection reports and other documents.

6. Compile and disseminate statistical data and information.

7. Maintain records of daily production and report production results.

8. Research files and computer applications to locate specific documents.

9. Respond to routine inquiries regarding commercial vehicle safety program activities.

10. Greet visitors and direct them to appropriate employees or officials.

11. Answer incoming Motor Carrier Bureau phone calls and refer callers to appropriate MCB personnel or take messages for distribution as needed.

12. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:

Education – High School Diploma/equivalent.

Experience – Minimum of six (6) months’ experience operating a computer entry device. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Regulatory Knowledge – Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.

Technology – Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint) and be able to learn new software/systems.

Interpersonal Skills – Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS’ core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.

Organizational and Prioritization Skills – Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.

Presentation/Communication Skills – Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations and/or communications to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.

Research and Comprehension – Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information, and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.

Confidentiality and Protected Information – Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.

Remote/Telecommuting Work – Telecommuting up to four (4) days per week. This position may be eligible for hybrid telecommuting. Employees must have a secure, dedicated workspace with internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule, and be available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours.

PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Environment: Office;
• Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, push, and file documents for long periods (up to two [2] hours);
• Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;
• Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity;
• Ability to transfer weights of ten (10) pounds anticipated for this position;
• Driving requirements: None (0%).

Testing is required for candidates to be considered to go before the oral interview board and will be notified via email provided on the application. Candidates must qualify on the DPS issued data entry test with minimum of 4,000 keystrokes per hour net speed.

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: https://www.ers.texas.gov/

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.

Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.