Driver License Examiner - Gettysburg

State of Pennsylvania•Gettysburg, PA

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take an exciting step in your career as a Driver License Examiner with the Department of Transportation? In this vital role, you will contribute to highway safety by administering standardized tests to assess the skills and abilities of non-commercial driver license applicants. You will showcase your outstanding customer service skills at the Driver License Center, where a key responsibility will be verifying identity documents to prevent identity theft and fraud. Do not wait-apply now to join our dedicated team! 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 while scrutinizing applications, registrations, and permits for any signs of irregularities or fraud. Your responsibilities will include determining vehicle characteristics to ensure the appropriate tests are conducted, as well as inspecting motor vehicles for compliance with safety features such as inspection stickers, lights, and windshield wipers. Furthermore, you will review various documents, including applications, birth certificates, Social Security cards, marriage certificates, court documents, proof of residency, and other identification issued by governmental agencies, both domestic and foreign, 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. You will provide essential information and services related to driver's license renewals, duplicates, out-of-state transfers, motorcycle licenses, and commercial driver's licenses, ensuring familiarity with the various restrictions and endorsements associated with each. Additionally, you will generate Restoration Requirements Letters upon request for customers who visit in person, effectively communicating relevant information to assist them in their inquiries. 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.
This position requires an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent and twenty-one years of age at the time of application.
This position requires 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

Administer standardized tests to assess the skills and abilities of non-commercial driver license applicants
Verify identity documents to prevent identity theft and fraud
Assess the physical and driving qualifications of applicants
Evaluate the mechanical condition of vehicles to ensure they meet the established safety standards for driving
Conduct various vision tests, including telebinocular and color perception assessments, to gauge applicants' visual capabilities
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
Oversee the non-commercial driver license pre-trip, skills, and driving tests, adhering to departmental standards while scrutinizing applications, registrations, and permits for any signs of irregularities or fraud
Determine vehicle characteristics to ensure the appropriate tests are conducted
Inspect motor vehicles for compliance with safety features such as inspection stickers, lights, and windshield wipers
Review various documents, including applications, birth certificates, Social Security cards, marriage certificates, court documents, proof of residency, and other identification issued by governmental agencies, both domestic and foreign, to verify their authenticity
Authenticate identity documents to establish an individual's identity and eligibility for a driver's license or identification card
Identify fraudulent activities and preventing the creation of false identities and identity theft
Issue driver licenses and identification cards to qualified applicants
Provide essential information and services related to driver's license renewals, duplicates, out-of-state transfers, motorcycle licenses, and commercial driver's licenses, ensuring familiarity with the various restrictions and endorsements associated with each
Generate Restoration Requirements Letters upon request for customers who visit in person, effectively communicating relevant information to assist them in their inquiries

Benefits

multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 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.
generous paid leave benefits include 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.
special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

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