Motor Vehicle Inspector

Motor Vehicle Inspector

Salary

$19.91 Hourly

Location

8338 Chicago Street, Omaha, NE

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

10306

Department

Sheriff

Division

ADMIN SHERIFF

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 4:30 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

Incumbent works under the direction of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Supervisor or designee, conducting vehicle identification inspections on out-of-state and salvage vehicles.

Essential Functions

• Greet and direct customers seeking a vehicle identification inspection.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.
• Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
• Review ownership records ensuring all pertinent documentation is present and inform customers of additional information needed to process title.
• Maintain knowledge of vehicle titles from other states and countries.
• Conduct identification inspections on out-of-state and salvage vehicles (e.g. cars, trucks, motorcycles, semi tractors), ensuring identification and odometer readings match records.
• Review existing titles, ensuring all required documentation is present.
• Complete documentation on inspected vehicles, forward for additional processing and fee collection, and inform supervisor of vehicles having questionable odometer readings or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) issues.
• Maintain work area, equipment, and official forms in an efficient, clean, and organized manner.
• Prepare and maintain department documents.
• Perform clerical and cashiering duties (e.g. NCIC/NCIS database lookup, collect and process fees, balance daily receipts, prepare bank deposits).
• Conduct on-site and online VIN inspections on out-of-state vehicles for local car dealerships.
• Direct Motor Vehicle Inspectors work activities and respond to procedural questions during supervisor's absence.
• Assist in impounding suspect vehicles.
• Maintain a current job knowledge and job-related skills (e.g. research, meetings, training, webinars, seminars, conferences).
• Safely operate a motor vehicle when required to travel on County business.
• Report to work with regular, consistent attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned and directed.

Education and Work Experience and Other Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.*
• Six (6) months of customer service or motor vehicle service experience required.*
• Vehicle Identification Inspector certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain designation throughout employment required.
• Complete a pre-employment security clearance check required.
• Valid drivers license and own transportation upon hire and maintained throughout employment required.
• Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check and conditional offer drug screen required.
• *Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted for requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is generally performed indoors and outdoors. Noise level is usually moderate to loud. Work hours are typically standard day-shift hours; however, schedule may vary (e.g. days, shifts, overtime/extra hours, weekends). Work involves potential exposure to weather conditions (e.g. heat, humidity, cold, rain, snow and wind). Incumbent is exposed to exhaust and other fumes from vehicles and may come in contact with dirt, slush, small rocks and other debris from vehicles.
• Work requires some physical activity, including extended periods of standing, walking, kneeling, sitting, bending, crouching and reaching, frequent crawling and climbing, and occasional balancing. Work also requires the ability to frequently lift/carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.

Douglas County is an EOE - Disability/Veterans

Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Insurance including health, dental, vision, and life
• Pension
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• 13 Holidays
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Deferred Income plans (457 plan)
• EAP
• Health Savings Accounts

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school diploma/GED
• 1 year of college
• 2 years of college
• 3 or more years of college
• Bachelors Degree
• Graduate Degree or higher

02

How many years of customer service or motor vehicle service experience do you have?

• Less than six months
• Six months
• One year
• Two years
• Three years
• Four or more years

03

You must obtain a Vehicle Identification Inspector certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain designation throughout employment. Do you agree to this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

04

You must possess a valid drivers license and own mode of transportation at the time of hire and throughout employment. Do you understand this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to successfully perform the Essential Functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you able to meet the Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answer yes to claiming Veterans Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including identifying your character of service (and IF disabled, verification of disability from the VA), OR if you are a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, you must attach a copy of your spouses DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veterans disability verification from the Department of Veterans Affairs demonstrating a 100% permanent disability rating, and proof of marriage to the veteran; OR if you are a spouse of an active service member, you must attach a copy of your spouses active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member. I understand this requirement that documents must be attached.

• Yes
• No
• I am not claiming Veterans Preference

08

According to Nebraska Revised Statute 60-185, an applicant must NOT have (a) knowingly purchased, sold, or done business in stolen vehicles or parts therefor, (b) been found guilty of any felony which has not been pardoned, been found guilty of any misdemeanor concerning fraud or conversion, or suffered any judgment in any civil action involving fraud, misrepresentation, or conversion, or (c) made a false material statement in his or her application. Do you understand this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you ever been convicted of a violation of any criminal statute whether felony or misdemeanor, or do you currently have a charge pending for any felony, misdemeanor, or other criminal offense excluding minor traffic violations? NOTE: Applicants are not obligated to disclose a sealed juvenile record of arrest, custody, complaint, disposition, diversion, adjudication, or sentence.

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered "yes", please list offense(s), date(s) of occurrence(s), and location(s) of occurrence(s). NOTE: Other than crimes listed in Question 8, a conviction record is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered in relation to the position applied for.

11

Are you able to work day shifts Monday through Friday?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you willing to accept this position at $19.91 per hour? (Promotional rates may apply for internal candidates)

• Yes
• No

13

Do you understand that the expected duration of the selection process could be up to three months?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you understand that selected applicants may be required to complete an interview, background check, and drug screen?

• Yes
• No

15

Do you understand that applicants not selected may apply again for future job postings?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Douglas County (NE)

Address 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 505

Omaha, Nebraska, 68183

Phone 402-444-6188

Website http://hr.douglascounty-ne.gov/employment