Driver Licensing Services Division Administrator

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

1d • $36

About The Position

The work we do matters! Examples of Work • Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for statewide Driver Licensing and Driver Examining operations. • Coordinate division operations with other DMV functions and external partners. • Supervise professional and administrative staff. • Draft and implement policies, procedures, rules, and legislation. • Formulate and manage division budgets. • Prepare and manage grant applications and funding. • Represent the Department at state and national meetings. • Oversee CDL, Third-Party Tester, and Problem Driver Point System programs. • Lead information technology initiatives related to licensing and testing. • Authorize administrative actions related to driver license status. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced executive to lead one of Nebraska’s most visible and impactful public service programs. Join a team dedicated to operational excellence, innovation, and making a difference for the people and businesses that keep Nebraska moving. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field with an emphasis in management, and experience with driver licensing laws and procedures.
• Knowledge of State statutes; federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations related to driver licensing and driver examining programs; Department of Motor Vehicles functions, rules, and regulations; principles and practices of management including administration, personnel, accounting, and auditing; systems design and analysis; and grant application processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, county officials, law enforcement, the general public, and administrators in other states; interpret and apply state and federal policies; identify problem areas and develop effective solutions; communicate effectively; develop goals and objectives; establish priorities; and plan, assign, and supervise personnel.
• Skills in presenting ideas and information clearly and effectively to individuals and large groups.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in business or public administration; demonstrated success leading large-scale operations or programs in government or regulated private sector positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for statewide Driver Licensing and Driver Examining operations.
• Coordinate division operations with other DMV functions and external partners.
• Supervise professional and administrative staff.
• Draft and implement policies, procedures, rules, and legislation.
• Formulate and manage division budgets.
• Prepare and manage grant applications and funding.
• Represent the Department at state and national meetings.
• Oversee CDL, Third-Party Tester, and Problem Driver Point System programs.
• Lead information technology initiatives related to licensing and testing.
• Authorize administrative actions related to driver license status.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
• Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
• Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!
• Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
• For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees