Motor Carrier Auditor

State of Oregon•Umatilla, OR

6d•$4,952 - $7,587•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Commerce and Compliance team in Umatilla as a motor carrier auditor. In this role, you will independently perform audits to ensure compliance with Oregon weight-mile tax, over-dimension fees, Oregon commercial registration, International Registration Plan (IRP), and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) regulations by analyzing commercial motor carrier records. You will interview drivers and help them understand better methods of record keeping, interpret and explain various regulations, and make recommendations for further action if warranted. If you are passionate about safety and compliance and have the ability to explain complex information in a simplified manner, apply for this exciting opportunity today! Each employee of the Oregon Department of Transportation in the Commerce and Compliance Division (CCD) must be aware of, and adhere to, OAR 740-020-0010 and ORS 823.007. Failure to follow applicable administrative rules and statutes may impact employment. Not sure what this means? Visit the Commerce and Compliance Division (CCD) laws and rules website or contact the recruiter listed below for more information. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

Requirements

Four years of experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations. Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience using investigative skills and analytical judgement to make conclusions from a variety of data sources.
Experience creating spreadsheets and using Microsoft Office Suite products or similar programs.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with groups from various backgrounds and experiences.
Experience organizing and maintaining a multi-step workload with efficiency.

Responsibilities

Organize, examine and analyze carrier mileage and fuel records and file information to determine the accuracy of carrier tax reports and registration applications.
Investigate sources of information as required when carrier records are incomplete.
Research and interpret laws, rules and international agreements and apply these to motor carriers for compliance purposes.
Assess under or over-reported taxes and fees and impose penalties for non-compliance.
Complete computerized schedules and exhibits using flow charts, narratives, spreadsheets and comparisons to support all fees, late payments, penalties and interest charges assessed in the audit.
Document audit findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
Interview carriers to determine their system of internal controls for recording, processing and reporting vehicle operations.
Communicate findings and recommendations to the carrier by fully explaining the audit and applicable laws, rules and international agreements.