Hybrid Licensing Specialist - FT Chanhassen Service Center bei Carver County, MN

About the Department

Under the direction of the License Center Manager, the Licensing Specialist is responsible for providing direct customer service in a wide variety of ways (drive up window, face to face and by telephone) to a diverse customer service base. License specialist evaluates, reviews documents for possible fraud,  renews registration and completes title transfers for motor vehicles, accepts and processes passports, issues game & fish licenses, and processes renewals, transfers for the Department of Natural resources.

Responds to public inquiries and requests for information in a proficient and accurate manner as governed by the State of MN and the US Dept of State.

Carver County offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit plan to meet the needs of employees and their families including affordable health insurance, comprehensive dental insurance, a pension plan through Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off, and more! For a full list of benefits, please click here: Carver County Benefit Information.

Position Duties

• Evaluates, prepares, and processes motor vehicle titles and registration applications to determine fees to be collected.

• Responds to public inquiries and requests for information in person and by telephone.

• Evaluates, prepares, and processes Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recreational vehicle titles and registrations.

• Processes game and fish licenses.

• Accepts and evaluates passport applications.

• Reconciles and completes reports to state departments

• Performs other comparable duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and two (2) years related work experience in a high-volume customer service position

or

 • Associates Degree and one (1) year related work experience in a high-volume customer service position

and
 • Must be able to prove US Citizenship

 • Must test and become a "Certified Title and Registration Professional" by the State of Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services Division (DVS) within 18 months of starting employment. This Certification must be kept current while employed. (All Staff)
 • Must complete a passport training course and test out to become a passport acceptance agent (Passport staff only)

 • Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• In depth knowledge of Minnesota DVS, Department of Public Safety, Department of Natural Resources, and US State Department procedures and practices related to motor vehicle titling and registration, driver's licenses, boat licensing and registration, snowmobile licensing, passports, game and fish licenses. 
• Previous experience with computer hardware and IBM compatible software, along with familiarity of routine office equipment.

Other Qualifications

All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, and background investigation.