Vehicle Titling & Licensing Specialist I OR II- El Jebel

Eagle County Government Careers•El Jebel, CO

17h•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Eagle County Government is hiring one Vehicle Titling & Licensing Specialist I OR II. The position offer will be based on experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Hiring Ranges: Specialist I: $25.50-$29.96. The maximum pay for this position is $34.42. Specialist II: $27.46-$32.96. The maximum pay for this position is $38.45. The Vehicle Titling & Licensing Specialist I OR II is responsible for direct customer service and fulfillment of all Motor Vehicle Title and Registration transactions in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes and Clerk office policies. They professionally communicate applicable laws and procedures, recommend solutions, and collect statutory Motor Vehicle revenue due to state and local tax jurisdictions on each vehicle transaction. This specialist is also responsible for accurately recording, indexing, searching, and preserving permanent public documents in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes and Clerk’s Office Policies. Additionally, this role involves issuing marriage licenses. This position is highly complex and requires a minimum of one year of hands-on and back-office training to become competent with a majority of responsibilities and functions. This position also assists with election and voter services during election periods. Applicants are encouraged to apply by January 30th; however, this position will remain posted until filled. Schedule: Office Hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (A 4 x 10s schedule may be possible). Location: The position will be located at El Jebel, CO.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s degree in Business or paralegal certificate preferred
Two years of proven success in a position related to the interpretation and application of complex rules and regulations, data entry, financial management, cash management, and customer service or any combination of education and experience that produces the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Four years of proven success in a position related to the interpretation and application of complex rules and regulations, data entry, financial management cash management, and customer service preferred
Above average Microsoft Office Suite, Google and email knowledge; proven capability to learn new and complicated software programs preferred
Valid drivers license preferred
Must be able to type 45 words per minute.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Google applications.
Excellent customer service skills; ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines with minimal direction.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
All skills required for the Specialist I position.
Maintains consistent enthusiasm and patience for mentoring, training, and supporting Specialist I teammates.
Proven ability to handle customer dissatisfaction and combative situations in a tactful, clear, and courteous manner.
Demonstrates exceptional reliability, punctuality, and commitment.
Able to stoop, stand, and/or sit for extended periods and handle objects weighing 40 pounds or less.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are desirable.
At least 1.5 years of proven success in the Vehicle Titling & Licensing Specialist I position, inclusive of the Essential Functions of the role as well as the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required of the position. (1.5 years in the Tech I position is the minimum amount of time someone might have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position, however it may take longer).

Responsibilities

Examine and verify valid forms of Secure and Verifiable Identification (SVID) from all United States, U.S. territories and foreign countries; understand residency requirements for vehicles to be registered in Eagle County
Examine and verify all documentation required to complete motor vehicle transactions inclusive of, but not limited to: title and registration applications, sales tax receipts, Colorado titles, out-of-state and out-of-country titles and registrations, joint tenancy forms, manufacturers statements of origin, dealer bills of sale, certified and regular VIN inspections, insurance certificates, Colorado Department of Revenue forms, private and public mortgage papers, affidavits, death certificates and powers of attorney
Understand the different requisites for transferring ownership of out-of-state or out-of-country vehicles to Colorado; know how to use Polk books to evaluate and identify valid and fraudulent titles from all United States, U.S territories and foreign countries
Accurately process motor vehicle titles by confirming that correct seller and buyer assignments, odometer disclosures, SVIDs and various supporting documents are included in the completed application
Process duplicate, salvage, rebuilt from salvage, abandoned vehicle, off-highway, special mobile machinery, low speed electric vehicle and rebuilders title transactions; understand and communicate the various and multiple forms, procedures and costs involved in successfully obtaining a title
Assist customers in acquiring titles when original titles are not available through the bonding or in lieu of bonding procedures
Help customers transfer ownership of a vehicle after a death using various legal documents such as powers of attorney, small estates affidavits, letters of testamentary and death certificates
Perform vehicle inspections for the verification of vehicle identification numbers (VINs) for the processing of license plate and/or title transactions; issue “homemade trailer ID” numbers for trailers that do not have VINs
Issue temporary vehicle registration permits to new owners of vehicles, ensuring the proper collection of sales taxes; understand when temporary permits can and cannot be extended
Issue and renew specifically numbered license plates, year tabs and month tabs from office inventory with great precision to ensure correct plates numbers, plate types and stickers are assigned accurately to all vehicles
Facilitate the correct application and issuance of over 150 types of specialty license plates using a “print on demand” process that produces a plate sent directly to the customer
Assist customers in understanding the application process and possible fees for personalized plates, disabled plates, military plates and other specialty products
Provide prompt, professional, and grammatically correct responses to complex customer inquiries by phone, by email, and in-person
Execute proper opening, closing, cash handling and deposit procedures
Complete daily back-office work, including but not limited to online transactions, mail transactions, and title maintenance duties
Assist with voter services as needed during election periods
Serves the community by demonstrating Eagle County Government mission and core values and following relevant policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Culture of flexibility and support for mental health / wellness.
Purpose! A modern, values-driven workplace with more than 550 employees embracing a welcoming culture, supportive leaders and an organization focused on our mission: Creating a Better Eagle County for All.
Learning organization focused on professional development opportunities, FREE CMC classes and Tuition reimbursement.
Future focused with our Strategic Plan on improving housing, climate change and more.
As a certified healthy workplace, our culture recognizes the importance of individual needs and enjoying life outside of work.
Other perks may include flexible work arrangements, paid volunteer time, and daytime fitness classes/bike rides.
Comprehensive and low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance (as low as $85/month for employee only)
Wellness program where you can earn cash or extra days off
15 paid holidays
Paid time off (starting at 12 days) and additional medical leave
Paid volunteer hours
8% (dollar-for-dollar match) retirement plan
Free classes at Colorado Mountain College
Eagle County University classes (internal training)
Tuition reimbursement programs
Bilingual Pay Incentive
Free bus pass and more