Driver License Examiner

the South Dakota State Government•Pierre, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver License Examiner works at the Pierre Exam Station in Pierre, South Dakota, and has substantial public contact, sometimes in stressful situations. The examiner is expected to treat the public professionally and courteously, work with diverse people and situations, and handle sensitive materials. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and may require travel to other exam station locations, including occasional overnight stays or being away from home for one or more days in a week. The examiner processes driver license and identification card applications and fees, maintains transaction records, and administers eye, written, and driving/skills examinations. During road tests, the examiner enters and exits vehicles, directs applicants along the test route, evaluates driving performance, explains results, and applies license restrictions as appropriate. The role also provides information and assistance to the public and other agencies, verifies and enters application information, compiles and tabulates data, and balances payments. Occasional travel may involve lifting equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of South Dakota driver's manual requirements concerning safe motor vehicle operation, motor vehicle operation, and computers.
Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
Ability to read and understand complex information and explain it in common terms; communicate clearly and concisely, including information about state laws, policies, and procedures; and deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
Ability to administer examinations; establish applicants' identity and eligibility for identification cards, permits, or driver licenses; and issue identification cards and licenses to qualified citizens.
Ability to multitask diverse and complex activities and maintain a train of thought despite frequent interruptions.
Ability to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds or more in and out of vehicles and up and down stairs.
Ability to objectively grade driving ability and conduct duties in a uniform and standardized manner.
Ability to operate computers, cameras, printers, and license processing equipment.
Ability to travel to other exam station locations and be away from home one or more days in a week.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma is preferred.
National Career Readiness Certificate may be submitted with the application, but is not required.

Responsibilities

Process driver license and identification card applications.
Compute and accept license and identification card fees; issue receipts and maintain transaction records.
Administer eye examinations, written examinations, and driving/skills tests.
Enter and exit vehicles used in testing, direct applicants through road test routes, and evaluate driving performance.
Inform applicants of their road test performance and results, and apply appropriate license restrictions.
Assist and provide information to the public and other agencies by in-person, telephone, and mail contact.
Fill in and verify information on license and identification card application forms; enter information and compile and tabulate data.
Verify computations and entries, count and balance cash, credit card, and check payments, and reconcile payments against program totals by correcting errors.
Travel to other exam station locations as needed and potentially stay away from home overnight.