Driver License Examiner (Belle Vernon)

The Department of Transportation is currently looking to hire a Driver License Examiner. This role is essential within PennDOT, as it contributes significantly to enhancing highway safety through the administration of standardized tests that assess the skills and abilities of applicants seeking non-commercial driver licenses. In addition to conducting these evaluations, the examiner will also support customer service operations at the Driver License Center, where a key responsibility involves scrutinizing identity documents to prevent identity theft and fraud. Do not miss the opportunity to apply today!

The role encompasses a variety of essential duties and responsibilities that are critical to ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. One of the primary tasks involves evaluating the physical and driving qualifications of applicants, as well as assessing the mechanical condition of vehicles to ensure they meet established safety criteria. This includes administering a range of vision tests, such as telebinocular and color perception assessments, to determine applicants' visual capabilities. Additionally, the position requires the administration of both non-commercial and commercial driver license knowledge examinations, which are designed to verify that individuals possess a thorough understanding of the Vehicle Code and relevant traffic signs. The role also entails conducting pre-trip, skills, and driving tests for non-commercial licenses, adhering strictly to departmental standards. This includes scrutinizing applications, registrations, and permits for any signs of irregularities or fraudulent activity, as well as evaluating vehicle characteristics to ensure the appropriate tests are conducted. Furthermore, the position involves a meticulous examination of various documents-such as birth certificates, Social Security cards, marriage certificates, and immigration-related documents-to verify their authenticity. Accessing multiple systems and databases is crucial for authenticating identity documents, establishing an individual's identity and eligibility for a driver's license or identification card, and identifying potential fraud to prevent identity theft. Finally, the role includes processing test results and applications, issuing driver licenses and identification cards to qualified applicants, and providing essential information and services related to renewals, duplicates, out-of-state transfers, and motorcycle endorsements.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 80 hours bi-weekly
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may require overtime and travel.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Driver License Examiner Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• This position requires the selected candidate to undergo and pass a Fingerprint and Name-Based Criminal History Check prior to employment.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.