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State of Wyoming

Port of Entry Officer I 2025-01873

State of Wyoming, Wyoming, Ohio, United States

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Overview

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. The WHP and WYDOT are leaders 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 Port of Entry Officers enhance highway safety and help preserve highway infrastructure while providing 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 a $2,000 Hiring Bonus. See notes for eligibility Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation) Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Known for its wide-open spaces, outdoor recreation, low crime, and affordability, Wyoming has a lot to offer for those who live here. Evanston is a small western town with ample recreation and history. The area offers hiking, golfing, camping, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and ice skating, with easy access to Salt Lake City, Utah. Wyoming has no state income tax. Human Resource Contact: Keri Long 307-777-4104

Keri.Long@wyo.gov Essential Functions

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level. 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. Spend time in a training setting with the lead officer learning the Port of Entry system's policies and procedures. Become qualified to issue summons (citations) for violations of specific State Statutes regarding the safe and legal movement of commercial vehicles in Wyoming. Qualifications

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants who have prior customer service experience and computer skills. Training and mentorship will be provided to ensure success. 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. Education

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree (typically in Business) Experience

No prior experience required OR Education & Experience Substitution: 1-3 years of progressive work experience Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None Necessary Special Requirements

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. 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. Learn more about E-Verify, including 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 be recouped from final pay. Internal candidates must remain in the position for a minimum of one year from their promotion date. Employees are eligible for one hiring bonus in a 12-month period. If the employee downgrades during an active recruitment/appointment within twelve months, the bonus must be repaid. Supplemental Information

Additional information: 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 supports the ADA and reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the A & I HRD Website for the most recent version. Working for the State of Wyoming provides benefits including healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), retirement plans, and paid time off. There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming, including no state income tax. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 content constituting an application workflow questions and related options and is not part of the job description.

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