Driver License Examiner 1 20060264

State of Ohio • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Driver License Examiner 1 works for the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Driver Exam Services, District 8, at the Seven Hills report-in location in Cincinnati. The position determines applicants’ eligibility for licenses and administers and scores written, oral, interpreter, video, vision, and other BMV-ordered examinations. It also conducts vehicle inspections and driving-skills and maneuverability examinations for license types other than commercial driver licenses.

The examiner accompanies applicants in a vehicle during road tests, explains the maneuvers to be performed, administers driving tests for Class D, motorcycle, moped, restricted, and other required licenses, and evaluates and grades applicants’ driving ability. This is a permanent, full-time classified position with a Tuesday–Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Saturday hours of 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The position pays $23.65 per hour.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic, including calculating fractions, decimals, and percentages, and in reading, writing, and speaking English, or the equivalent of the stated minimum qualifications.
• One course or three months of experience in human or public relations, or the equivalent of the stated minimum qualifications.
• Valid Ohio Class D driver license.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• 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 and travel between examination facilities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Determine whether applicants are legally eligible to receive licenses.
• Administer and score written, oral, interpreter, video, vision, and special BMV-ordered examinations for all license types.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and driving-skills and maneuverability examinations for license types other than commercial driver licenses.
• Accompany applicants in a vehicle during road testing on a prescribed course.
• Instruct applicants on the maneuvers to be performed during testing.
• Administer driving tests for Class D, motorcycle, moped, restricted, and other licenses as required by the BMV.
• Evaluate and grade applicants’ driving ability.

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 leave, sick leave, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed