Driver License Examiner 1 20061141
About The Position
The Driver License Examiner 1 position is with the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Driver Exam Services, District 6 in Hilliard, Ohio. The role determines whether applicants are eligible to receive licenses and administers and scores written, oral, interpreter, video, vision, and other BMV-ordered examinations. It also includes vehicle inspections and driving skills and maneuverability examinations for license types other than commercial driver licenses. Examiners accompany applicants in a vehicle during road tests on prescribed courses, explain the maneuvers to be completed, administer driving tests for Class D, motorcycle, moped, restricted, and other required licenses, and evaluate and grade applicants’ driving ability. The position requires maintaining a valid Ohio Class D driver license and completing the agency driving training course before the end of the probationary period. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The position is permanent and full-time. Work involves riding with inexperienced drivers, exposure to dust, dirt, exhaust fumes, and outdoor weather, travel between examination facilities as assigned, and providing personal transportation. Flexible hours may be required. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing. A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, background check, polygraph examination, comparative analysis, and/or drug test may be required as part of the hiring process.
Requirements
- Formal education in arithmetic, including calculating fractions, decimals, and percentages, and in reading, writing, and speaking English, or equivalent minimum qualifications.
- One course or three months of experience in human or public relations, or equivalent minimum qualifications.
- Valid Ohio Class D driver license.
- Must be at least 21 years of age under Section 4507.05 (A) (2) (B).
- Must maintain a valid Ohio Class D driver license after employment.
- Must successfully complete the agency driving training course before the end of the probationary period.
- Must provide own transportation.
- May be required to complete fingerprint and background checks, including a polygraph examination; comparative analysis and/or drug testing may also be required.
- Subject to random drug and alcohol testing because the position is safety-sensitive.
Responsibilities
- Determine applicants’ eligibility to receive driver licenses.
- Administer and score written, oral, interpreter, video, vision, and other BMV-ordered examinations.
- Conduct vehicle inspections and driving skills and maneuverability examinations for license types other than commercial driver licenses.
- Accompany applicants in a vehicle during road tests on prescribed courses.
- Instruct applicants on the maneuvers to perform during driving tests.
- Administer driving tests for Class D, motorcycle, moped, restricted, and other licenses as required by the BMV.
- Evaluate and grade applicants’ driving ability.
- Travel between examination facilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Multiple pay increases over the first years of service
- Free parking
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid vacation, personal and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
- Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
