Driver License Examiner 1 (20060134)

State of Ohio • Toledo, 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 1 in Toledo. The role 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 examinations, excluding commercial driver licenses.

The examiner conducts road tests by accompanying applicants in a vehicle on a prescribed course, explains the maneuvers to be performed, administers driving tests for class D, motorcycle, moped, restricted, and other required licenses, and evaluates applicants’ driving ability. The position is based at 4458 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, Ohio, and has 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. It is a permanent, full-time, classified position.

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. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Work involves riding in automobiles 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.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes calculating fractions, decimals, and percentages, and in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• One course or three months of experience in human or public relations.
• Valid Ohio Class D driver license.
• Must be at least 21 years old under Section 4507.05 (A) (2) (B).
• Must maintain a valid Ohio Class D driver license while employed.
• Must successfully complete the agency driving training course before the end of the probationary period.
• Equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications for employment may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Determine whether applicants are legally eligible to receive 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.
• Conduct road tests by physically accompanying applicants in vehicles on prescribed courses.
• Instruct applicants on maneuvers to perform 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, 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, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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