Driver License Examiner I - SR-16

County of Hawai`i • Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Kailua-Kona, HI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Driver License Examiner I administers and scores written and visual acuity tests and conducts road performance tests to determine applicants’ eligibility for Type 1, 2, and 3 driver licenses. The role also issues learner’s permits and driver licenses, collects applicable fees, and performs related duties. One immediate permanent full-time vacancy is available with the County of Hawai‘i Department of Finance, Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division, in Kailua-Kona. A $2,000 recruitment incentive may be available subject to conditions. Starting salary depends on the selected applicant’s qualifications and may be set at any rate within the advertised salary range. The eligible list may also be used to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies; temporary appointments may lead to permanent appointment.

The position is considered hazardous because a major portion of work hours is spent road-testing applicants. The examiner reviews applications and supporting documents, administers tests and oaths, fingerprints applicants, checks licensing eligibility through national driver registers, and maintains records. The examiner may also assist applicants who cannot understand or read the tests and may supervise driver licensing activities at a sub-station.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of qualifying supervisory, inspectional, driver-training instructional, regulatory, or related experience that included public contact explaining rules and regulations. Applicants must be able to operate both manual- and automatic-transmission vehicles and meet the specified driver-license and traffic-record requirements. The role requires knowledge of driver-licensing laws and regulations, vehicle operation and safety, and test administration, along with the ability to evaluate driving performance, communicate with the public, respond calmly in emergencies, and operate standard office equipment and software.

The County describes a compensation package that may include paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, training and development, tuition reimbursement, retirement and deferred compensation plans, flexible spending and health benefit plans, an employee assistance program, group life insurance, and other leaves, all subject to eligibility requirements. Flexible work arrangements may be available, but not all positions are eligible.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Two years of supervisory, inspectional, driver-training instructional, regulatory, or related experience, including public contact explaining rules and regulations.
• Ability to operate both manual- and automatic-transmission vehicles.
• A good driving record, supported by a traffic abstract showing no DUI convictions, license revocations, or suspensions during the preceding three years and no moving violations during the preceding year.
• A valid State of Hawai‘i Class 3 driver license, or comparable valid driver license, held for three years immediately preceding appointment.
• Maintain required licenses and certificates on a current basis.
• Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations governing commercial and motor-vehicle driver licensing; vehicle operation on public streets and highways; motor-vehicle hazards and safety precautions; operating procedures for various vehicles; safe driving techniques; vehicle safety features; and basic test-administration principles.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public; conduct and evaluate applicants’ driving performance; act quickly and calmly in emergencies; understand and apply relevant laws, ordinances, regulations, and traffic-safety principles; give oral instructions; and operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer and software applications.
• Meet the health and physical-condition standards necessary to perform essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Submit a current traffic abstract at the interview and a valid driver license at hire, as required.

Responsibilities

• Issue driver-license application forms and review applications and supporting documents to determine whether applicants meet licensing requirements.
• Issue written test forms, explain test procedures, monitor applicants, score tests, report results, and answer questions.
• Administer vision, hearing, and road-sign interpretation tests to applicants who pass written tests.
• Maintain applicant information in appropriate logs.
• Issue learner’s permits to qualifying applicants and collect applicable fees.
• Explain road-test procedures and driving-course requirements; conduct pre-trip inspections, basic-control-skills tests, and road tests; and determine pass or fail results based on demonstrated driving skills.
• Explain road-test failures and provide guidance on improving driving skills and arranging another test.
• Issue driver licenses to applicants who pass the required tests.
• Administer oaths concerning the truth of applications and fingerprint applicants.
• Check applicants’ eligibility for a Hawai‘i license and conduct computer inquiries through national driver registers, including PDPS and CDLIS.
• Assist applicants who cannot understand the tests and conduct oral examinations for applicants unable to read or write.
• Collect and tally monies received for each type of license issued.
• May supervise and participate in driver-licensing activities at a sub-station and instruct subordinates in office procedures, report preparation, and driver-examining methods.
• Answer licensing inquiries and complaints.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Potential $2,000 recruitment incentive, subject to conditions.
• Paid vacation accrual of up to 21 days per year.
• Paid sick leave accrual of up to 21 days per year.
• 13 paid holidays per year, plus General Election Day when applicable.
• Training and development opportunities.
• County tuition reimbursement program.
• Retirement plan through the Employees’ Retirement System.
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Flexible spending plan for eligible dependent-care, medical expenses, and insurance premiums.
• Health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Group life insurance for active employees.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Credit union membership.
• Potential eligibility for other leaves, including family, funeral, leave sharing, military, donor, victims protection, parent-teacher conference, disaster relief, blood bank donation, and jury-duty leave.
• Flexible work arrangements may include alternate schedules and flexible hours, subject to departmental and position eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED