Driver License Examiner 1 (20061141)

State of Ohio • Hilliard, OH

4d • 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 6 in Hilliard. The position determines applicants’ eligibility for licenses and administers and scores written, oral, interpreter, video, vision, and special BMV-ordered examinations for different license types. It also includes vehicle inspections and driving skills and maneuverability tests for non-commercial licenses.

The examiner accompanies applicants in a vehicle during road tests over a prescribed course, explains the maneuvers to be performed, administers driving tests for class D, motorcycle, moped, restricted, and other licenses as required, and evaluates and grades applicants’ driving ability. The position is permanent, full-time, and based at 4738 Cemetery Road, Hilliard, Ohio. Work hours are Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The employee must maintain a valid Ohio Class D driver license and complete the agency driving training course before the end of the probationary period. Work conditions include riding with inexperienced drivers, exposure to dust, dirt, exhaust fumes, and outdoor weather, and travel between examination facilities as assigned. The employee must provide their own transportation and may be required to work flexible hours. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic, including calculating fractions, decimals, and percentages, and in reading, writing, and speaking English, or equivalent qualifications.
• One course or three months of experience in human or public relations, or equivalent qualifications.
• Valid Ohio Class D driver license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Determine applicants’ eligibility to receive driver licenses.
• Administer and score written, oral, interpreter, video, vision, and special BMV-ordered examinations for license applicants.
• 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 over 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 time off, including vacation, personal, and 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 and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

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