Transportation Services Representative 1 (Limited Duration)

State of Oregon•Gladstone, OR

4d•$3,952 - $5,458•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Driver and Motor Vehicle Division (DMV) Field Services Group / Mt. Hood Region in Gladstone is seeking a Transportation Services Representative 1 for a limited duration appointment, expected to end on or before May 1, 2027. This role offers the opportunity to become permanent. The position involves assisting the public with driver license applications, vehicle registrations, permit and license plate issuance, administering driver tests (knowledge, skill, vision, and behind-the-wheel), collecting fees, and providing information on regulations and policies. Training will be provided to enable decision-making based on vehicle laws, agency policies, and regulations. ODOT is committed to providing a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system and encourages applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

Requirements

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.
Completion of an associate’s degree will substitute for one year of the public contact experience.
Valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record.
Must be able to type at least 30 words per minute with a high level of accuracy.
Ability to work in inclement weather.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with stressful situations.
Demonstrated computer literacy skills.
Demonstrated 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.
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.