Driver & Identification Service Center Consultant - Ankeny

State-of-Iow; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IPERS Retirement

Paid time off

401A plan

Flexible spending

Employee discount programs

Job summary

The State of Iowa invites you to join the Driver & Identification Service Center as a Consultant, helping Iowa motorists through licensing and driving tests. You’ll verify identities, apply REAL ID rules, and support a team dedicated to safety and service excellence.

You’ll interact with the public to issue licenses and IDs, administer examinations, and ensure accuracy by reviewing records. Training and certifications are provided after hire, with opportunities for growth within Iowa DOT.

Qualifications

• Before Hire: valid, unrestricted driver's license (operator's) and must pass background checks.
• After Hire: must obtain AAMVA certifications and attend Motorcycle Rider Education Safety course.
• Training provided upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Support the supervisor with daily team coordination and workflow efficiency.
• Serve as a key customer contact by answering questions, issuing licenses/IDs, and conducting drive tests.
• Verify identity and issue credentials per eligibility, licensing standards, and REAL ID rules.
• Administer and score driving examinations (motorcycle, car, truck, passenger, and CDL tests).
• Review state and federal records to determine issuance decisions and conduct re-examinations.
• Assist and strengthen the team through training, mentoring, and sharing procedural expertise.

Education

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university

Four years of public administration experience or equivalent

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Experience in Motor Vehicle Division or state government

Job description

Driver & Identification Service Center Consultant

Are you passionate about helping people and want a career that directly impacts the safety and mobility of Iowans? If so, this role is for you! You can step into a position where your leadership and service make a real difference every day as a Driver & Identification Service Center Consultant. With every interaction you have, you will contribute to our mission of Making Lives Better Through Transportation and our five core values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

As a Service Center Consultant, you’ll guide customers through the licensing process, conduct drive tests, and serve as a trusted resource for both the public and your team through the following responsibilities:

• Support the supervisor with daily team coordination and workflow efficiency.
• Serve as a key customer contact by answering questions, issuing licenses/IDs, and conducting drive tests.
• Apply expert knowledge of eligibility requirements, licensing standards, and REAL ID rules to verify identity and issue credentials.
• Administer and score all driving examinations, including motorcycle, car, truck, passenger, and CDL pre-trip, skills, and road tests.
• Review state and federal records to determine issuance decisions and conduct required re-examinations.
• Assist and strengthen the team through training, mentoring, and sharing procedural expertise.

Work Conditions: When administering drive tests, you’ll be exposed to all weather elements and driving skill levels for an extended period. Rain and winter clothing will be provided.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Occasional in-state travel will be expected, along with reporting to various locations as needed.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment, and costs can be reviewed here
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

Requirements:

• Before Hire: Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted, except for corrective lenses, and driver's license (minimum of an operator's license) and must pass federal and local name-based and Fingerprint criminal history background checks.
• After Hire: Must obtain and maintain required American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrator certifications, must attend a Motorcycle Rider Education Safety course, and attend department training sessions as required. Training classes and time will be provided upon hiring.

NOTICE: This position is covered under the REAL ID Act of 2005, 49 U.S.C. § 30301 note, as further defined in 6 CFR Part 37. Any applicant selected for employment in this position must submit to and pass a background check of the form and content required by 6 CFR 37.45.

Iowa DOT complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO & ADA Officer at 515-689-1009 or via email at [e-mail].

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Four years of full-time work experience in public administration (e.g., public sector clerical or managerial work, program oversight, strategic planning, auditing, or law enforcement).
• A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number two), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to two years of full-time work within the Motor Vehicle Division of the Iowa Department of Transportation.