DRIVER SAFETY HEARING OFFICER

State of California • Sacramento, CA

370d • $4,378 - $7,843 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located at the Orange Driver Safety Office in Orange. The Department of Motor Vehicles, Legal Affairs Division is seeking qualified personnel to conduct administrative proceedings. Under the direction of a Driver Safety Manager I, the Driver Safety Hearing Officer (DSHO) conducts administrative hearings involving complex and multiple issues including Physical and Mental, APS, Negligent Operator, Financial Responsibility, Fraud, and Special Certificates; writes legal reports detailing case issues, findings, and decisions; verifies evidence to make and submit findings of fact and conclusions to respondents, their representatives, and the records according to statute, case law, and DMV policies and procedures regarding driving privileges; renders immediate decisions based upon hearing proceedings; issues appropriate written orders and notices of decision to customers; analyzes and verifies accuracy of administrative, medical, and legal documents; participates and provides information at Driver Safety functions and maintains communication with law enforcement, medical professionals, courts, attorneys and others.

Requirements

• Valid California Drivers License (CDL).
• Background Investigation clearance prior to hire.
• Eligibility for appointment (must take and pass examination).

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Flexibility in work assignments.
• Initiative to complete work independently or as part of a team.
• High degree of integrity.
• Time management skills.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and digital programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative hearings involving complex issues.
• Write legal reports detailing case issues, findings, and decisions.
• Verify evidence to make and submit findings of fact and conclusions.
• Render immediate decisions based upon hearing proceedings.
• Issue written orders and notices of decision to customers.
• Analyze and verify accuracy of administrative, medical, and legal documents.
• Participate and provide information at Driver Safety functions.
• Maintain communication with law enforcement, medical professionals, courts, attorneys, and others.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental benefits.
• Retirement plans (CalPERS).
• Savings plans (401K and 457b).
• Leave benefits.
• Insurance (group legal insurance and group long term disability insurance).
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees