SUPERVISOR, MOTOR VEHICLE CUSTOMER SERVICES

State of careers Rhode Island

8d•$70,631 - $79,113•Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the Division of Motor Vehicles and is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of DMV branch offices. The role involves supervising staff and supervisors who review and process applications for motor vehicle registrations, or the issuance of motor vehicle operators’ licenses, renewals, or transfers using a computerized system. The position also ensures accountability for all taxes, fees, and monies received related to motor vehicle or licensing transactions, and requires ongoing interaction with the public, including handling and resolving complaints.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the guidelines by which the motor vehicle statutes are applied toward the registration of motor vehicles and the licensing of motor vehicle operators.
Working knowledge of the procedures and practices applicable to the receipt of monies.
Ability to plan, coordinate, supervise and review the work of a staff and supervisors engaged in and overseeing the processing of applications for the registration or motor vehicle operators’ license, renewal or transfer of motor vehicles by use of a computerized automobile registration system.
Ability to operate a direct entry computer terminal.
Ability to deal courteously with the public and handle complaints relating to the activities of the section.
Graduation from a senior high school.
Extensive employment in a position processing or supervising the full range of license, registration, title and other motor vehicle transactions.
Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Successful applicant must pass a name-based and fingerprint-based criminal history records check.

Nice To Haves

Strong customer service skills
Management experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for the effective and efficient operation of DMV branch offices.
Supervise staff and supervisors responsible for reviewing and processing applications for motor vehicle registrations or the issuance of motor vehicle operators’ licenses, renewals or transfers by use of a computerized automobile registration system or motor vehicle license system.
Responsible for the accountability of all taxes, fees and other monies received pertaining to motor vehicle or license transactions.
Deal with the public on an ongoing basis; handle complaints received from the public and address them amicably.
Plan, coordinate and supervise the flow of work among several sections in the division.
Check and verify compliance with the required certificate of title law for all new vehicles or laws pertaining to obtaining a drivers license and to record and charge fees for same.
Develop, design and oversee an effective and efficient customer service representative training program as well as establish and maintain training manuals and guidance documents.
Responsible for staff engaged in reviewing and approving submitted forms for the renewal of motor vehicle operator licenses.
Perform daily staff timekeeping activities; review and approve the time and attendance information reported for each employee under his/her supervision, and manage employee attendance and payroll records with a reasonable degree of accuracy.
Responsible for the collection of payments of the sales tax and/or fees for the appropriate document being processed and to officially validate and issue same.
Monitor tasks performed by subordinates to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures, communicate areas of concern to a superior when appropriate, and evaluate, correct or discipline staff according to policy and standards as appropriate.
Interview and evaluate customer service representative candidates and make recommendations for hire.
Verify, process and troubleshoot certain online DMV motor vehicle transactions as assigned.
Make recommendations to a superior of proposed changes in policies, programs and procedures.
Serve as a member of a project team to work closely with vendors and IT staff to provide functional expertise; contribute to overall project objectives and specific team deliverables; participate in testing and error identification initiatives; provide user training; and perform other related project tasks.
Do related work as required.