Transportation Services Representative 1 (Bilingual Spanish)

State of Oregon•Hillsboro, OR

7d•$3,952 - $5,458•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a bilingual (Spanish) Transportation Services Representative 1 for the Driver and Motor Vehicles Division (DMV) Field Services Group in Hillsboro. This role involves assisting the public with driver's licenses, vehicle registration, permits, and license plates. Responsibilities include administering tests, collecting fees, providing information on regulations, and conducting behind-the-wheel tests. The position offers training to help employees make decisions based on vehicle laws, agency policies, and regulations. ODOT is committed to providing a safe and reliable transportation system and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

Ability to speak and read Spanish fluently.
Two years of public contact/customer service experience which involved dealing with the public in person or by phone providing information about services/programs or explaining and/or applying rules, regulations and procedures.
Experience or training using computers to retrieve and input data.
Three months experience collecting money and making change.
Valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to type at least 30 words per minute with a high level of accuracy.
Must be able to speak and read Spanish fluently.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with stressful situations.
Demonstrated computer literacy skills and reading comprehension skills.
Experience providing excellent customer service.
Experience handling multiple assignments and frequent interruptions.
Experience effectively interpreting and communicating complex rules and policies to customers or clients.

Responsibilities

Assist the public with obtaining a driver license, registering vehicles, and issuing permits and license plates.
Administer knowledge, skill, and vision tests to potential drivers.
Ensure correct fees are collected.
Provide information about regulations and policies.
Administer behind-the-wheel drive tests.
Help the public register vehicles and apply for permits.
Provide exceptional customer service while following privacy laws.
Communicate clearly with customers from diverse backgrounds to accurately answer complex questions in a way that is easily understood.
Produce photo licenses, instruction permits, and identification cards.
Administer, correct, and explain driver license tests.
Conduct and interpret results of driver vision tests.
Perform physical examinations of vehicles and verify vehicle identification numbers.
Prepare daily bank deposits and account for sensitive inventory.
Occasionally perform relief work in other DMV offices within the region.