What are the responsibilities and job description for the Port of Entry Agent - St. George position at State of Utah?
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a skilled and motivated person to join the team as a Port of Entry Agent with the St. George Port of Entry.
You will be responsible for checking required credentials including MCS-150 applications, commercial driver license, medical card, and Unified Carrier Registration, check vehicle and load documentation including registrations, Driver Vehicle Examination reports, and any required permits. You will need to be familiar with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Utah Administrative Code, POE Operations Guide, UDOT Policies & Procedures, Utah Regulations for Legal and Permitted Vehicles, Tax Commission Motor Carrier Manual, US Emergency Response Guidebook, Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Husbandry Information Book, bridge formulas for divisible and non-divisible loads. You will issue out-of-service orders, citations and warnings for infractions and misdemeanors involving violations of federal and state laws, rules and regulations as required, work with computers, barcode scanners, cash drawer and other specialized equipment.
Principal Duties
As a Port of Entry Agent, you will:
- Support, track, and respond to MCD online permit system, and customer hotline support, division correspondence, and administrative support.
- Schedule and conduct inspections and/or investigations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
- Visually examine objects for compliance with established requirements.
- Interpret, clarify, explain and apply agency policy and procedures, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc.
- Maintain and/or create files or record keeping systems. Sort, label, file and retrieve documents, or other materials.
- Receive and record cash payments; processes related paperwork.
In order to qualify, you:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Have a valid driver's license
- Live within 50 miles of the St. George Port of Entry
- Be able to communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing
- Have the ability to perform basic math calculations
- Be willing and able to work shift work, which may include night shifts alone, holidays, and weekends
- Be willing and able to work in conditions that include considerable time standing or stooping to inspect vehicles.
- Be willing and able to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Must be able to access the Utah Criminal Justice Information System (see "Supplemental Information" section for more information)
Preference may be given to applicants who have experience working in at least one of the following environments:
- Self motivating
- Team
Here are some of the knowledge, skills and abilities that are typically associated with the job, though not all-inclusive:
- Ability to use basic/business math to solve problems
- Ability to speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
- Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
- Ability to ensure compliance with contract terms, policies and procedures, etc.
- Ability to establish, organize and/or maintain files
- Ability to assemble, sort, and/or distribute documents, supplies, and/or materials/items
- Ability to conduct a methodical examination
Here is some information you should be aware of:
- This position requires access to the Utah Criminal Justice Information System (UCJIS). Please note: we will be unable to make an offer of employment to those who can't obtain system access. Any of the following will result in system access denial:
- Pending cases or open dispositions for deniable offenses (listed below)
- Felony convictions
- Misuse of UCJIS information conviction (UCA 53-10-108)
- Computer Fraud convictions
- This position requires shift work, which may include night shifts alone, holidays and weekends.
- This position works in an office and in an outdoor environment.
- This position has risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating semi trucks
- The work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
- Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.
Why Should You Join Our Team?
The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, “Enhance quality of life through transportation.” We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want -- and we make sure they can do it safely.
You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.
Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer.
The Agency
UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.
For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click here.
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