Driver License Examiner I

Adult Correction; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel accommodation for orientation

Job summary

NC Department of Transportation is seeking an Examiner I - Driver License to deliver timely, respectful licensing services and guidance to North Carolinians. The role emphasizes a customer-first mindset, accuracy, and adherence to regulations while supporting statewide service delivery and cross-training to improve office flexibility.

The position requires strong communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Ability to interpret regulations and Division policies.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Willingness to travel overnight and during day as needed.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and comply with state laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, respectful licensing services to customers.
• Guide customers through licensing processes and required steps.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain consistency across regions.
• Support process improvements and respond to inquiries from the public.
• Attend orientation and initial training at DMV Headquarters as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Active listening

Problem solving

Patience

Adaptability

Willingness

Integrity

Positive attitude

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Job Classification Title

Program Coordinator I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC08

About Us

It's the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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 position is part of the Driver License Associates Program, the hiring rate for this position is $47,255. All Driver License Examiner I (DLE I) recommended candidates will be offered a hiring salary of $47,255. After successful completion of 12 months in the position, the employee will be moved to $49,618 if they have completed all the required training for a DLE, have at least a "meets expectations" on their performance review and does not have any active disciplinary actions. After successful completion of 18 months in the position, have at least a "meets expectations" on their performance review and does not have any active disciplinary actions, they will graduate from the Driver License Associates Program and become a Driver License Examiner for North Carolina with a new annual salary of $51,980.

NCDMV is centered on becoming an exceptional customer service organization and a great place to work. This transformation is an ongoing, iterative effort to realign staffing levels, improve service accessibility, reduce excessive wait times, and ensure customers can receive services where they live. Using a data driven methodology, NCDMV deploys staff across its statewide footprint, expands service hours in underserved areas, prioritizes staffing relief for high demand offices, and invests in new or expanded facilities where population growth has outpaced capacity.

NCDMV is committed to:

• Identify customer barriers and recommend process improvements.
• Support digital modernization initiatives through testing new workflows and technology.
• Promote self-service and alternative service options when appropriate.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Support collection of customer feedback.
• Maintain operational readiness before opening each day.
• Participate in cross-training to improve office flexibility.

DMV achieves its values of empowerment, agility, service, and efficiency by fostering collaboration, continuously improving work processes, delivering exceptional customer service, and responsibly stewarding public resources.

The Examiner I - Driver License position requires a strong customer-first mindset, ensuring every transaction delivers timely, respectful, and accurate service while identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and streamline office operations. This includes anticipating customer needs, recognizing and addressing concerns before they elevate, providing clear guidance to help customers navigate the licensing process, and ensuring North Carolinians receive accurate and timely assistance.

Examiner I employees will maintain compliance with all North Carolina laws and will interpret regulations as well as Division policies while collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to maintain consistency and alignment across regions. The candidate selected for this position will maintain professionalism in all customer interactions and uphold high service standards, which is essential to improving customer satisfaction and strengthening the Division's reputation statewide.

This role requires a customer-first mindset, ensuring that every transaction delivers timely, respectful, and accurate service. This includes anticipating customer needs, recognizing and responding to customer concerns before they elevate, and the ability to provide clear guidance to help customers navigate the licensing process. The ability to maintain professionalism in all customer interactions and uphold high service standards is critical to improving customer satisfaction and strengthening the Division's reputation statewide.

The selected candidate will succeed in this role if they have the following qualities!

• Effective communication
• Active listening
• Problem solving skills
• Patience
• Adaptability
• Willingness
• Integrity
• Positive attitude

To ensure we meet our mission of providing for customers in other offices, flexibility to travel during the day and overnight on short notice may be required.

If selected for this position, the candidate will be required to report for orientation and their first week of employment to DMV Headquarters in Rocky Mount, NC. Hotel accommodation will be provided.

This position is covered under the REAL ID Act. Applicants must meet