DMV - Driver Education Program Specialist

NCDOT; North Carolina; On-site; USD 471,000 - 472,000; Full time

Job summary

NCDOT is seeking a Driver Education Program Specialist to train and certify school bus drivers in the classroom and behind the wheel, including vision and medical screenings for driver education classes.

The role also inspects CDL training schools and vehicles for compliance, investigates complaints, and maintains reports and weekly submissions to the DMV, with a background check required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Train and certify school bus drivers in the classroom and behind the wheel.
• Conduct vision and medical screenings for driver education classes.
• Inspect commercial driver training schools and vehicles for compliance.
• Investigate complaints involving CDL training schools.
• Maintain work-related reports and weekly DMV submissions.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Training delivery

Auditing experience

Bus driving experience

Microsoft Office

CDL endorsements (P/S)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Education/Experience equivalency

Tools

DMV computer systems

MS 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.**