Driver License Examiner

the South Dakota State Government•Sioux Falls, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Safety is hiring a full-time Driver License Examiner in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The position involves substantial public contact, sometimes under stressful conditions, and requires professional and courteous service to a diverse public. The examiner also handles sensitive materials. The schedule is 40 hours per week, five eight-hour days, Monday through Friday. The job involves travel away from home, including overnight travel. The examiner administers vision, knowledge, and behind-the-wheel tests to determine whether residents meet the requirements for a South Dakota driver license. During driving tests, the examiner enters and exits test vehicles, directs applicants along the test route, evaluates driving performance, provides feedback on whether performance is satisfactory, and applies license restrictions as needed. Other work includes processing driver license and identification card applications; collecting and calculating fees; issuing receipts; maintaining transaction records; assisting the public and other agencies in person, by telephone, and by mail; completing and verifying application data; entering and compiling information; checking computer entries; and counting and balancing cash, credit card, and check payments. Travel may require lifting equipment weighing 60–70 pounds. Applicants must apply online and successful candidates undergo a background investigation.

Requirements

A valid driver license is preferred.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Ability to read and understand complex information and explain it in common terms.
Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
Ability to multitask across diverse and complex activities and maintain a train of thought despite frequent interruptions.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds in and out of vehicles and up and down stairs.
Ability to conduct assigned duties in a uniform and standardized manner.
Ability to operate computers, cameras, printers, and license-processing equipment.
Successful applicants must undergo a background investigation.
Applicants must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9; the state uses E-Verify.
Applicants must apply online; emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of South Dakota driver's manual requirements pertaining to safe motor vehicle operation.
Knowledge of motor vehicle operation.
Knowledge of computers.
A National Career Readiness Certificate may be submitted with the application, but is not required.
A valid driver license is preferred.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer vision examinations, rules-of-the-road knowledge exams, and behind-the-wheel skills tests.
Enter and exit test vehicles, direct applicants through the skills-test route, and evaluate their driving performance.
Explain whether driving-test performance is satisfactory and apply appropriate license restrictions when needed.
Process driver license and identification card applications.
Calculate and accept fees, issue receipts, and maintain transaction records.
Provide information and assistance to the public and other agencies in person, by telephone, and by mail.
Complete and verify information on applications; enter information, compile and tabulate data, and verify computer entries.
Count and balance cash, credit card, and check payments; run payments against program totals and correct errors.
Travel for work, including away-from-home and overnight travel.