Driver License Technician Trainee (Denver NE)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has a job opportunity for someone who is passionate about leading teams, developing strategic goals and priorities, and driving results. The Driver License section provides Colorado credentials to the citizens throughout the state which include driver licenses, instruction permits, commercial driver licenses, and identification cards. In this trainee role, you will learn to ensure compliance with Colorado Revised Statutes and Federal laws, Department policies, rules and procedures in the issuance of Colorado documents to qualified applicants. Once you are trained and certified, you might have an opportunity to promote! If you're ready to grow a career with the State of Colorado and participate in all the benefits as a State employee, then this job may be for you!

Requirements

• Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the minimum (MQ) qualifications:
• 1 year of experience in a customer service role.
• College or university coursework in Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, Management, Information Technology, or similar field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• State experience in a work environment in which laws, rules, and regulations are put into place
• Customer service skills utilizing conflict resolution techniques
• Problem solving skills
• Demonstrated written communication, computer and data entry skills
• Prior work in a high stress environment maintaining a professional attitude
• Collaboration and teamwork skills
• Prior work in accounting, counting cash, and balancing receipts
• Driver License Systems Fundamentals (DLF Certification): Newly hired (or transferred) Driver License Technician Trainees are designated "in training" for the first year in this position. Driver License Technician Trainees receive Driver License Fundamentals (DLF) training and regular DLF skills evaluations. Before completing one year in position Driver License Technician Trainees are required to complete DLF Certification. After one year in the position, the Trainee may be reallocated to a Technician II. Failure to achieve DLF Certification during the first year in position may result in removal from position and possible termination of employment.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers as the primary point of contact.
• Communicate with customers about their needs, eligibility, and ensure compliance.
• Assess the applicant's behavior and source documents and exercise first-line decision-making related to acceptability of source documents, proof of identity, suspected fraud, medical requirements, etc.
• Process computer-generated driver's license, identification documents and hearing requests.
• Administer written, oral, automated testing and grade examinations for all classes of commercial, standard and motorcycle licenses and permits
• Qualify applicants for a driver's license and Colorado ID card by determining applicant's needs and eligibility.
• Assess authenticity of documentation by comparing applicant's statements with available data.
• Collect and account for money received for all documents issued. (This includes maintaining a cash drawer, counting cash, and balancing receipts)

Benefits

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical , Dental , and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree