Driver License Examiner 1 20060226
About The Position
The Driver License Examiner 1 works for the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Driver Exam Services, District 3 North Canton. The position determines applicants’ eligibility to receive licenses and administers and scores written, oral, interpreter, video, vision, and special BMV-ordered examinations for various license types. It also conducts vehicle inspections and driving skills and maneuverability examinations, excluding commercial driver licenses. The examiner accompanies applicants in a vehicle during road tests on 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 driving ability. The role is based at 3195 Whitewood Street Northwest, Canton, Ohio. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position is permanent, full-time, classified, and union-represented by OCSEA. Compensation is $23.65 per hour. After employment, the examiner must maintain a valid Ohio Class D driver license and successfully complete the agency driving training course before the end of the probationary period. Working conditions include riding in automobiles with inexperienced drivers; exposure to dust, dirt, exhaust fumes, and outdoor weather; travel between examination facilities as assigned; providing personal transportation; and possible flexible hours. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing. A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, background check including a possible polygraph examination, comparative analysis, and/or drug test may be required during hiring.
Requirements
- Formal education in arithmetic that includes calculating fractions, decimals, and percentages, and in reading, writing, and speaking English, or equivalent minimum class qualifications.
- One course or three months of experience in human or public relations, or equivalent minimum class qualifications.
- Valid Ohio Class D driver license; it must be maintained after employment.
- Must be at least 21 years of age, per Section 4507.05 (A) (2) (B).
- Successfully complete the agency driving training course before the end of the probationary period.
- Must provide own transportation.
Responsibilities
- Determine whether applicants are legally eligible to receive licenses.
- Administer and score written, oral, interpreter, video, vision, and special BMV-ordered examinations for various license types.
- Conduct vehicle inspections and driving skills and maneuverability examinations, except for commercial driver licenses.
- Accompany applicants in a vehicle during road tests on a prescribed course.
- Instruct applicants on 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.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
