DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER I (SR-15) [5 vacancies]

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu's Department of Customer Services, Division of Motor Vehicles, seeks a Driver License Examiner I for O'ahu locations. You will administer written and vision tests, conduct road performance assessments, and determine eligibility for driver license categories 1 through 3.

Responsibilities include testing, licensing, verification of identity, fingerprints and fees, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Two years of supervisory or driver-training related experience.
• Equivalent to high school graduation.
• Must possess a valid Type 3 driver’s license.
• No moving violations in the past 3 years (certified traffic abstract).

Responsibilities

• Administer written and oral driver license examinations, record results, and notify applicants of outcomes.
• Conduct vision screenings and determine fitness to operate a motor vehicle.
• Inspect test vehicles, observe driving performance, and determine pass/fail based on safety criteria.
• Issue licenses by verifying identity, collecting fingerprints and fees, and validating eligibility.

Skills

Public communication

Explain rules & regulations

Driving safety awareness

Hazard identification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department of Customer Services (CSD), Division of Motor Vehicles – Driver License Examiner I – O'ahu Locations

This position is responsible for administering written and visual acuity tests and conducting road performance tests to determine applicant eligibility for motor vehicle driver license categories 1 through 3.

What you will do

Knowledge Testing & Eligibility

• Determine applicant eligibility and administer written and oral driver license examinations, record results, and notify applicants of outcomes.

Vision & Physical Qualification

• Conduct vision screenings and apply established standards to determine whether applicants are physically fit to operate a motor vehicle.

Road Test Administration

• Inspect test vehicles, instruct applicants, observe driving performance, and make pass/fail determinations based on safety and regulatory criteria.

License Issuance & Verification

• Issue driver licenses and permits by verifying identity, administering oaths, collecting fingerprints and fees, and validating out-of-state license eligibility.

Benefits

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more!

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Education Requirement

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

Experience Requirement

Two (2) years of supervisory, driver training instructional, regulatory or related experience, including or supplemented by one (1) year of frequent public contact which involved explaining rules and regulations to others in determining their eligibility or non-eligibility for licenses, benefits or similar matters.

Must be able to

• Safely operate various types of motor vehicles during road performance tests while identifying hazards, applying proper driving techniques, and using vehicle safety features.
• Evaluate applicant driving performance using established testing procedures and makes accurate pass/fail determinations, including acting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Understand, apply, and explain applicable motor vehicle laws, ordinances, regulations, and traffic safety principles to ensure consistent and legally defensible licensing decisions.
• Communicate clearly and tactfully with the public by giving oral instructions, explaining test results, and maintaining control of the testing process and related records.

License Requirement

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license (Type 3), at the time of application. The required driver's license must be maintained throughout the course of employment in the position.

Special Requirement

Candidates must possess a good driving record, as evidenced by a certified traffic abstract with no moving violations within the past three (3) years, in order to be appointed to positions in this class; and must possess an appropriate valid driver's license for at least three (3) years immediately preceding appointment.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.