Driver License Examiner - Punxsutawney

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Punxsutawney (Jefferson County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Jefferson County, PA, is seeking a Driver License Examiner to guide applicants through testing and licensing processes, ensuring safety and compliance. This full-time civil service role offers daily public interaction and the chance to contribute to road safety.

Responsibilities include evaluating applicant qualifications, administering knowledge and skills exams for both non-commercial and commercial licenses, verifying documents, using systems to confirm

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Driver License Examiner Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or two years of experience obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public.
• Active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License and twenty-one years of age at the time of application.
• No suspensions or revocations of a driver's license during the five year period immediately preceding employment.
• All employees hired after February 28, 2022, are required to obtain an active unrestricted Class M driver's license within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Applicant Evaluation: Determine physical qualifications and review vehicles and vision tests for compliance.
• Test Administration: Conduct knowledge and skills examinations for non-commercial and commercial applicants.
• Document Verification: Examine identity records, legal documents, and residency materials for authenticity.
• System Authentication: Use databases to confirm identity and detect fraud or improper documentation.
• Product Issuance: Process test results and issue driver licenses or identification cards to eligible applicants.
• Audit Support: Assist with audits of Third Party Examiners and CDL test sites for contract compliance.

Job description

$49,948.00 - $75,298.00 Annually

Jefferson County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-58902-71040

Department of Transportation

TR Drvr Lcnsng

09/22/2026

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

71040

00180905

AFSCME

G1

ST05

00087200

TR Bureau of Driver Licensing

Punxsutawney Plaza

547 West Mahoning Street

Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

15767

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Step into a role that helps ensure safe and confident driving across Pennsylvania. As a Driver License Examiner for the Department of Transportation, you will guide applicants through testing that prepares them for the road. This position offers meaningful public service and daily interaction with a wide range of people. Join a team committed to safety and professionalism.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports driver testing and identity verification to ensure applicants meet safety and licensing standards. It involves administering examinations, reviewing documents, and issuing license products. As a Driver License Examiner, you will perform the following duties:

• Applicant Evaluation: Determine physical qualifications and review vehicles and vision tests for compliance
• Test Administration: Conduct knowledge and skills examinations for non-commercial and commercial applicants
• Document Verification: Examine identity records, legal documents, and residency materials for authenticity
• System Authentication: Use databases to confirm identity and detect fraud or improper documentation
• Product Issuance: Process test results and issue driver licenses or identification cards to eligible applicants
• Audit Support: Assist with audits of Third Party Examiners and CDL test sites for contract compliance

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.
• Some travel may be required, with varying work schedule 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 as a Driver License Examiner Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent and twenty-one years of age at the time of application.
• This position requires no suspensions or revocations of a driver's license during the five year period immediately preceding employment.
• All employees in this job hired after February 28, 2022, are required to obtain an active unrestricted Class M driver's license within the first six months of employment or before the end of the probationary period and maintain it during employment.

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).

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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.