DMV - Driver Education Program Specialist

Arts In Wilmington; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Arts In Wilmington is seeking a Driver Education Program Specialist in North Carolina to train and certify school bus drivers, conduct safety classes, and ensure compliance with state CDL regulations. The role includes inspecting training schools, investigating complaints, and preparing weekly DMV reports.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with two years of related experience or an equivalent combination, plus CDL P and S endorsements for at least two years.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a classroom setting.
• Experience developing and revising lesson plans.
• Experience completing and maintaining reports/files.
• Experience with Microsoft applications.
• CDL with P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements for at least 2 years.
• Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Teach safe driving procedures for school bus driver defensive driving courses.
• Lead driver improvement clinics.
• Conduct vision and medical screenings for driver education classes.
• Provide training and certification for CDL instructor training programs.
• Inspect commercial driver training schools and vehicles for CDL compliance.
• Investigate complaints involving CDL training schools.
• Maintain all work-related reports; submit weekly DMV reports.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Lesson plan development

Reports/files maintenance

Microsoft applications

CDL P&S endorsements

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2 years related experience OR equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

**Description of Work**Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. This is an anticipated vacancy. \\*\\*THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN DISTRICT 7 - MACON COUNTY AND SUPPORTS SURROUNDING AREAS/DISTRICTS\\*\\* The Driver Education Program Specialist will train and certify school bus drivers in the classroom and behind the wheel. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following: • teaching safe driving procedures for school bus driver defensive driving courses • driver improvement clinics • conducting vision and medical screenings for driver education classes This position will also provide training and certification for commercial driver training instructors, as well as inspecting commercial driver training schools and vehicles for compliance with state and county laws. The Driver Education Program Specialist will investigate complaints involving commercial driver training schools. The Driver Education Program Specialist will maintain all work-related reports and files as well as complete the required weekly reports that are submitted to DMV’s central office. Please note – the selected candidate will be subject to a criminal background and motor vehicle records check. The program area for this position includes one or more of the following: experience training and teaching, auditing experience, bus driving experience, working knowledge of DMV or Federal computer programs, and/or experience inspecting vehicles for CDL law.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC 12/ $47,703.00-$83,479.00 **Management prefers applicants with the following:** * Experience providing instruction in a classroom setting* Experience developing and/or revising lesson plans* Experience completing and maintaining reports/files* Experience with Microsoft applications* Previously or currently possess a Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements for at least 2 years **Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. **In accordance with the Governor’s** **Executive Order 303****, our agency supports second-chance employment or individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.** **It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.**