Driver License Examiner (Lancaster Regency Square)

State of Pennsylvania•Lancaster, PA

67d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation is actively looking to fill a Driver License Examiner role in Dauphin County. This position is essential to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as it involves conducting standardized tests to assess the skills and competencies of applicants seeking non-commercial driver licenses. The examiner plays a crucial part in enhancing highway safety by ensuring that only qualified individuals are granted licenses. In addition to administering these evaluations, the examiner also provides support at the Driver License Center by assisting customers at the counter. A vital aspect of this role includes scrutinizing identity documents to prevent identity theft and fraud, thereby safeguarding the integrity of the licensing process and contributing to overall public safety. In this position, you will assess the physical and driving qualifications of applicants, as well as evaluate the mechanical condition of vehicles to ensure they meet the established safety standards for driving. You will conduct various vision tests, including telebinocular and color perception assessments, to gauge applicants' visual capabilities. Additionally, you will administer both non-commercial and commercial driver license knowledge examinations to verify that individuals possess a solid understanding of the Vehicle Code and traffic signage. You will also oversee the non-commercial driver license pre-trip, skills, and driving tests, adhering to departmental standards. Your responsibilities will include scrutinizing applications, registrations, and permits for any signs of irregularities or fraudulent activity, as well as determining vehicle specifications to ensure the correct tests are conducted. Furthermore, you will inspect motor vehicles for compliance with safety features such as inspection stickers, lights, and windshield wipers. You will review a variety of documents, including applications, birth certificates, Social Security cards, marriage certificates, court documents, proof of residency, and various documents issued by U.S. and foreign authorities, to verify their authenticity. Utilizing multiple systems and databases, you will authenticate identity documents to establish an individual's identity and eligibility for a driver's license or identification card. Your role will also involve identifying fraudulent activities and preventing the creation of false identities and identity theft. After processing test results and applications, you will issue driver licenses and identification cards to qualified applicants. Additionally, you will provide customers with essential information regarding driver's license renewals, duplicates, out-of-state transfers, motorcycle licenses, and the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a commercial driver's license, including knowledge of various restrictions and endorsements. Upon request, you will generate Restoration Requirements Letters for customers who visit in person, ensuring they receive the necessary guidance and support. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Requirements

One year of experience as a Driver License Examiner Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Two years of experience obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public.
Active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent and twenty-one years of age at the time of application.
No suspensions or revocations of a driver's license during the five year period immediately preceding employment.
All employees in this job hired after February 28, 2022, are required to obtain an active unrestricted Class M driver's license within the first six months of employment or before the end of the probationary period and maintain it during employment.
You must meet the PA residency requirement.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
This position requires the selected candidate to undergo and pass a Fingerprint and Name-Based Criminal History Check prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Assess the physical and driving qualifications of applicants
Evaluate the mechanical condition of vehicles
Conduct vision tests
Administer non-commercial and commercial driver license knowledge examinations
Oversee non-commercial driver license pre-trip, skills, and driving tests
Scrutinize applications, registrations, and permits for irregularities
Determine vehicle specifications
Inspect motor vehicles for safety compliance
Review and verify the authenticity of various documents
Authenticate identity documents using systems and databases
Identify fraudulent activities and prevent identity theft
Issue driver licenses and identification cards
Provide customers with information regarding driver's licenses
Generate Restoration Requirements Letters

Benefits

Health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

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