Driver License Examiner Assistant - Penn Hills Driver License Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Penn Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Driver License Examiner Assistant at the Penn Hills Driver License Center to help customers navigate licensing steps with care and professionalism. You will support daily operations, assist with identification checks, tests, and data entry, and guide applicants through renewals, REAL ID requirements, and license options.

This full-time, on-site role offers regular weekday hours (8:15 AM–4:45 PM, Tue–Sat) and requires one year of public interaction

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and guide them through identification checks, application steps, and needed forms
• Administer vision screenings and knowledge tests to measure applicant readiness
• Enter applicant information, test results, and service transactions into on-line systems
• Provide information on renewals, duplicates, REAL ID requirements, and license options
• Follow fee waiver rules, customer service policies, and REAL ID regulations
• Monitor surroundings and follow all safety procedures and reporting requirements

Skills

Public interaction

Job description

Salary

$44,273.00 - $66,055.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-61353-71039

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Drvr Lcnsng

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Max Number of Applicants

25

Job Code

71039

Position Number

50559983

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

G1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00087200

Bureau / Division

TR Bureau of Driver Licensing

Worksite Address

Penn Hills Shopping Center

Worksite Address

11620 Keleket Drive

City

Penn Hills, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15235

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

NOTE: This posting will close on NOVEMBER 01, 2026 or after a total of 25 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

The Department of Transportation is looking for a Driver License Examiner Assistant who enjoys helping people and solving problems. This position supports safe roadways by guiding customers through licensing steps with care and professionalism. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn important skills. Step into a role where your work has a direct impact on the public.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the daily operations of a Driver License Center and helps ensure that customers receive accurate and timely service. As a Driver License Examiner Assistant, you will perform the following duties:

• Customer Interaction: Greet customers and guide them through identification checks, application steps, and needed forms
• Testing Support: Administer vision screenings and knowledge tests to measure applicant readiness
• Data Entry: Enter applicant information, test results, and service transactions into on-line systems
• Service Guidance: Provide information on renewals, duplicates, REAL ID requirements, and commercial license options
• Policy Compliance: Follow fee waiver rules, customer service policies, and REAL ID regulations
• Safety Awareness: Monitor your surroundings and follow all safety procedures and reporting requirements

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 80 hours bi-weekly
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel as 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.