DRIVER AND COMMERCIAL LICENSING EXAMINER

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Driver Licensing in Concord, NH, seeks a part-time Driver and Commercial Licensing Examiner.

The role involves administering driving skill examinations for commercial licenses and ensuring applicants meet state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Associate's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in auto mechanics, instruction, training, customer service, driving work or related field.
• License/Certification: Valid driver's license.
• Other Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment; Driving record must be free of motor vehicle violations that are determined by the Director of Motor Vehicles to be disqualifying; Selected candidate will undergo a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information; Must be willing to attend additional training sessions to expand and maintain knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Regulations and Driver's License regulations; Must be able to travel throughout the state and work at various satellite offices and testing locations, as well as work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; Must be able and willing to wear seatbelt during all driving skills examinations; May be required to work a flexible schedule including, but not limited to, early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Provides first rate customer service by administering driving skills examinations, through applicant on and off-road performance tests in commercial vehicles, tractor trailers, and school buses, to ensure adequate driving ability prior to issuing a commercial motor vehicle driver license.
• Qualifies or disqualifies applicants for a commercial motor vehicle driver license based on results of driving skills examinations. Records pertinent information about the examinations and prepares and submits reports of commercial motor vehicle licensing activities, in the appropriate format.
• Ensures that the applicants have a basic understanding of commercial motor vehicles through administering the pre-trip inspections of the commercial vehicles being utilized for the driving skills examinations.
• Ensures that applicants have completed and passed the required knowledge examinations and have a basic understanding of New Hampshire motor vehicle laws, commercial motor vehicle laws, and the Federal Motor Carrier regulations, prior to administering the road skills examinations.
• Represents the Division of Motor Vehicles at administrative hearings as assigned, including gathering of evidence, communicating with other departments, bureaus and attorneys, and tracking of applicant’s progress and compliance of hearing mandates.
• Answers questions from the general public regarding New Hampshire motor vehicle laws, commercial motor vehicle laws, Federal Motor Carrier Regulations, driver licensing, forms and procedures in accordance with the Privacy Act. Answer applicant questions regarding the driving skills examinations.
• Assists counter personnel with applicant questions and concerns as needed. Assists in the review of applicant documentation for accuracy, validity and authenticity as needed.
• Provides support to the Driver Licensing Examiner I positions by administering tests and examinations for operator and motorcycle licenses, as necessary.

Job description

DRIVER AND COMMERCIAL LICENSING EXAMINER (Job ID: 53271)

State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Driver Licensing, Concord, NH 03305

PART TIME

Position# TMPPT6119

$19.96/hour - $26.41/hour

This position offers a Trainee Status starting at the following pay rate: $19.23 per hour

*Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Experience: Associate's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in auto mechanics, instruction, training, customer service, driving work or related field.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Driving record must be free of motor vehicle violations that are determined by the Director of Motor Vehicles to be disqualifying.
• Selected candidate will undergo a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.
• Must be willing to attend additional training sessions to expand and maintain knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Regulations and Driver's License regulations.
• Must be able to travel throughout the state and work at various satellite offices and testing locations, as well as work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able and willing to wear seatbelt during all driving skills examinations.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including, but not limited to, early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours.

After-Hire Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) within 6 months of hire.
• Must attend the Safe Driving Program within 60 days and remain current on training throughout employment.
• Must successfully complete the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) Driver Licensing Examiner Certification Program and the AAMVA Commercial Driver Examiner Certification within twelve (12) months of hire, or as scheduled.
• Selected candidate(s) will be required to attend and successfully complete all aspects of an intensive multi-week training program of classroom and on the job training within the first six (6) months of employment.

Responsibilities:

• Provides first rate customer service by administering driving skills examinations, through applicant on and off-road performance tests in commercial vehicles, tractor trailers, and school buses, to ensure adequate driving ability prior to issuing a commercial motor vehicle driver license.
• Qualifies or disqualifies applicants for a commercial motor vehicle driver license based on results of driving skills examinations. Records pertinent information about the examinations and prepares and submits reports of commercial motor vehicle licensing activities, in the appropriate format.
• Ensures that the applicants have a basic understanding of commercial motor vehicles through administering the pre-trip inspections of the commercial vehicles being utilized for the driving skills examinations.
• Ensures that applicants have completed and passed the required knowledge examinations and have a basic understanding of New Hampshire motor vehicle laws, commercial motor vehicle laws, and the Federal Motor Carrier regulations, prior to administering the road skills examinations.
• Represents the Division of Motor Vehicles at administrative hearings as assigned, including gathering of evidence, communicating with other departments, bureaus and attorneys, and tracking of applicant’s progress and compliance of hearing mandates.
• Answers questions from the general public regarding New Hampshire motor vehicle laws, commercial motor vehicle laws, Federal Motor Carrier Regulations, driver licensing, forms and procedures in accordance with the Privacy Act. Answer applicant questions regarding the driving skills examinations.
• Assists counter personnel with applicant questions and concerns as needed. Assists in the review of applicant documentation for accuracy, validity and authenticity as needed.
• Provides support to the Driver Licensing Examiner I positions by administering tests and examinations for operator and motorcycle licenses, as necessary.

For further information please contact Tahra White, Administrator, at [e-mail] or 603-227-4027.

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964