Part Time License Bureau Technician (30+ hrs/wk)
Position Summary
Responsible for customer service, document processing, and related clerical and accounting duties to provide residents and dealerships with accurate and timely driving credentials; motor vehicle transfers and licenses; boat, snowmobile and ATV registrations and transfers; and game and fish privileges.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Responsible for license applications and issuance and collection of fees and taxes:
• Prepares, evaluates and processes applications for various licenses, title transfers, registrations, and filings to produce current and accurate motor vehicle records.
• Processes applications for driver’s license permits and ID’s, alerting the evaluators of possible dangerous drivers.
• Conducts eye screening, takes pictures, and maintains photo imager.
• Processes and issues game and fish licenses.
• Evaluates, prepares and processes Department of Natural Resources (DNR) titles and registrations.
• Collection of Property Tax.
General office support:
• Performs customer service by responding to public inquiries and requests for information.
• Prepares and submits a variety of reports.
• Enters pertinent data into computer databases accurately.
• Organizes and files numerous state applications and forms.
• Operates all office machines, greets public, answers phone calls, and returns calls to messages left on the answering machine during heavy traffic times in this office.
• Maintains office filing systems and separates obsolete records, prepares for shredding.
• Maintains inventory of state forms.
• Performs audits of cash on hand.
• Orders DNR (boat, snowmobile, etc.) forms and registration numbers and decals.
Other duties:
• Attends trainings and maintains knowledge of DVS and DNR procedures, laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned or apparent.
Qualifications
Education:
• Associate’s degree with an emphasis on accounting and computer software, OR
• One-year post-secondary education plus two years of experience in an accounting/business setting, OR
• High school plus four years of experience in an accounting/business setting; OR
• Equivalent combination of education/training/experience.
Requirements
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
• Regular attendance
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Knowledge and skill in clerical and accounting functions, Microsoft Office Suite, and computer database operation.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral forms.
• Ability to understand and implement motor vehicle directives and regulations and make decisions regarding validity of certain papers presented.
• Ability to understand and explain instructions, policies, statutes, rules, procedures and systems to the general public.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved.
• Ability to use considerable analytical ability to select, evaluate and interpret data from several sources; interpretation of guidelines, policies and procedures is required.
Position is a grade 4 with an entry hourly wage range of $23.84 to $26.73, DOQ.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Brown County provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of your total compensation.
The following outline of County-offered benefits serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.
Vacation
Vacation Accruals, Utilization, And Payouts Vary Within Each Collective Bargaining Agreement And/or The Employee Handbook. The Following Is The General Overview Of The Vacation Benefit For Full Time Employees
Years of Service Biweekly Accrual Rate (based on 80-hour pay period)
Years Completed Total Hours Per Year
Up to 4 years 101.66 hours
4 years but less than 8 years 130 hours
8 years but less than 12 years 157.30 hours
12 years but less than 16 years 185.38 hours
16 or more years 201.50 hours
Sick Leave
Full time employees may earn 8 hours of sick leave per month.
Paid Holidays
Most Employee Groups Observe The Following Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day (Observed)
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Health Insurance
Full-Time employees and employees working 30 or more hours per week may choose between single or family coverage. Eligibility begins on the first day of the month after the date of active employment.
The County has designated a base plan which is a high deductible plan with an HSA option. The County contributes monthly towards the cost of the health plan premiums with a semi-annual county contribution into employee's HSA for the single or the family coverage plan. For regular part time employees working 30+ hours/week year around, the County will pay 75% of the county share of single coverage (base plan) which may be applied towards family coverage and also contribute 75% of the employer HSA contribution.
Life Insurance
Full-Time Employees are provided with the following term life insurance benefit at no cost to them. Regular part-time employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for this benefit with County paying 75% of premium. Eligibility begins on the first day of the month after the date of active employment.
$20,000 term life/$20,000 AD&D
Short Term Disability Insurance
Full-Time Employees are provided with a short Term disability insurance benefit at no cost to them. Regular part-time employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for this benefit with County paying 75% of premium. Eligibility begins on the first day of the month after the date of active employment.
Retirement
The County and the employee contribute to PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)
• Employees must participate as directed by Minnesota statutes.
• Contribution rates vary depending on position.
• Employee may obtain refund of employee contribution upon termination of service.
Variable Benefits Available
The following benefits are available on an elective basis at the employee's choice:
• Dental
• Long Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (FSA)
• Deferred Compensation (457b)
• Roth IRA
• Supplemental Life
• AFLAC Plans
Questions regarding benefit information can be directed to Human Resources at
(507) 233-6605.
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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete all of the following supplemental questions. I understand that I will only receive credit to responses that are supported in the information I provide in my employment application and that a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Please check the "yes" button if you have read and understand this.
• Yes
• No
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Do you wish to claim Veteran's Preference? Veterans Preference points are awarded to qualified veterans and spouses of disabled/deceased veterans. Points are awarded subject to provisions of M.S. 197.455. You must provide documentation (DD214 and/or VA documents) establishing you right to claim the preference. Please attach your documentation to your application.
• Veteran: As defined in Minn. Stat. 197.447.
• Disabled Veteran: Please provide documentation of a USDVA verified disability.
• Spouse of a disabled veteran with a service connected disability rating.
• Spouse of a deceased veteran who died on, or as a result of, an active duty injury.
• Not a Veteran or do not wish to claim a veteran's preference.
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Select the following minimum qualification that best applies to you:
• Associate's degree (or higher) with an emphasis on accounting and computer software.
• 1 year post-secondary education and at least 2 years of experience in an accounting or business setting.
• High school education/GED equivalent and at least 4 years of experience in an accounting or business setting.
• None of the above.
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Please describe your education and experience.
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What best describes your experience in a business office handling money, processing documents, completing reports and filing documents?
• No experience
• 1-4 years
• 5-10 years
• 10+ years
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Do you have previous experience working with Driver and Vehicle Services or selling fishing/hunting licenses/DNR registration?
• Yes
• No
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What best describes your experience in records management and data practices, privacy & confidentiality?
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5+ years
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Do you have the ability to communicate in a second language (ASL or other non-English language) and/or experience working with diverse populations?
• Yes
• No
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate the language.
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What best describes your experience communicating with and assisting the general public in person and over the phone?
• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5+ years
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What is your accounting/auditing experience?
• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3+ years
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Which best describes your computer skill level?
• Level 1-Fundamental Skills: able to: Identify the basic components of a computer (keyboard,mouse,screen, etc.) Understand menu bars. Create,save and delete documents. Operate the print function. Recognize icons (sound, internet, video, etc.)
• Level 2-Basic Computing and Applications: able to: Write, modify, and edit text using a word processing application. Create and format simple spreadsheets. Create basic presentations. Know how to forward and cc emails. Understand how to search, assess search results, and download information from the internet.
• Level 3- Intermediate: Computing and Applications: able to: Understand operating systems. Understand how to use flash drives and memory cards. Know how to insert links and videos into presentations. Know how to use CD, DVD, and MP3 players. Modify your signature, recognize and sort spam, and recognize file formats when using email. Conduct complex sorting, applying filters and using different views on spreadsheets and databases.
• Level 4- Advanced Computing and Applications: able to: Understand computer hardware and software components. Execute complex operations, formatting, and tables in word processing applications. Integrate multimedia elements into presentations. Create distribution lists and complete advanced file transfers using email. Create "if" statements, create complex graphs/charts, and use complex functions like macros and VLOOKUP in spreadsheets. Conduct complex sorting, applying filters, and using different views on spreadsheets and databases. Have a fundamental understanding of programming principles and concepts.
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Which best describes your Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency level?
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
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What is your level of proficiency with basic office equipment (fax, copier, printer, scanner)?
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Required Question
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