Driver License Examiner Assistant - Lawndale

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Driver License Examiner Assistant to support daily operations at a Driver License Center. You will assist customers with licensing steps, review documents, administer vision and knowledge tests, and enter data into systems.

This full-time role requires residency in PA, adherence to REAL ID rules, and the ability to travel to other centers if needed. Telework is not offered.

Qualifications

• One year of experience obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and guide them through forms and licensing steps
• Examine identification documents to confirm accuracy and prevent fraud
• Give vision screenings and knowledge tests to measure applicant readiness
• Enter customer information and test results into required computer systems
• Provide clear answers about services, requirements, and licensing options
• Follow all policies, fee waiver rules, and REAL ID regulations

Job description

THE POSITION

NOTE: This posting will close on October 15, 2026 or after a total of 25 applications are received, whichever occurs first. Become a Driver License Examiner Assistant with the Department of Transportation and make a difference in your community! You will help protect public safety by assisting customers with important licensing tasks. This position gives you daily variety and steady training support. It is a great way to grow your skills while serving the public. Join an agency that values service and positive public interaction!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the daily operations of a Driver License Center by helping customers complete required steps for licensing. The role is important to highway safety and to the accurate processing of identity documents. As a Driver License Examiner Assistant, you will perform the following duties:

• Customer Assistance: Greet customers and guide them through forms and licensing steps
• Document Review: Examine identification documents to confirm accuracy and prevent fraud
• Test Administration: Give vision screenings and knowledge tests to measure applicant readiness
• Data Entry: Enter customer information and test results into required computer systems
• Information Sharing: Provide clear answers about services, requirements, and licensing options
• Compliance Tasks: Follow all policies, fee waiver rules, and REAL ID regulations

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work overtime and travel to other Driver License Centers when needed
• 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

• One year of experience obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public.

Other Requirements

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

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• This position requires the selected candidate to undergo and pass a Fingerprint and Name-Based Criminal History Check prior to employment.

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.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.