Driver License Technician Trainee (Adams)

Pueblo Community College; Colorado; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life and AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

PFML & FMLA

Holidays & leave

Work-Life discounts

Job summary

Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) seeks a Driver License Technician Trainee to learn and perform front-line duties issuing Colorado licenses and ID documents. You will learn to comply with state statutes, issue documents, and support customers in a high-volume environment at the Adams Driver License Office in Westminster, CO.

The role emphasizes training in Driver License Fundamentals, certification within a year, and potential promotion.

Qualifications

• Experience in a work environment where laws, rules and regulations are implemented.
• Customer service skills with conflict resolution techniques.
• Strong problem solving abilities and professional attitude under stress.
• Demonstrated written communication, computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• Experience in counting cash and balancing receipts.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers as the primary contact for driver license services.
• Explain eligibility requirements and ensure compliance with statutes and policies.
• Assess documents for authenticity and determine eligibility.
• Process driver license, ID documents, and hearing requests.
• Administer tests and grade examinations for licenses and permits.
• Qualify applicants for licenses by evaluating needs and eligibility.

Skills

State government

Customer service

Problem solving

Written communication

Data entry

Teamwork

Cash handling

Job description

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!

As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Do you have a passion for making a difference in Coloradan’s lives? Do you like being involved in complex and critical policy issues that have wide-scale impact? Enjoy motivating, developing, and guiding people to reach a common goal? The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has a job opportunity for someone who is passionate about leading teams, developing strategic goals and priorities, and driving results. We want to tap into your love of making an impact for our customers and our remarkable employees who make a difference every day all over Colorado.

Watch this short video of what it’s like to work at the DMV!

What we do:

The Driver License section provides Colorado credentials to the citizens throughout the state which include driver licenses, instruction permits, commercial driver licenses, and identification cards.

A typical day in the life of a Driver License Technician Trainee:

In this trainee role, you will learn to ensure compliance with Colorado Revised Statutes and Federal laws, Department policies, rules and procedures in the issuance of Colorado documents to qualified applicants. Once you are trained and certified, you might have an opportunity to promote! If you're ready to grow a career with the State of Colorado and participate in all the benefits as a State employee, then this job may be for you!

Primary Duties:

• Interact with customers as the primary point of contact.
• Communicate with customers about their needs, eligibility, and ensure compliance.
• Assess the applicant's behavior and source documents and exercise first-line decision-making related to acceptability of source documents, proof of identity, suspected fraud, medical requirements, etc.
• Process computer-generated driver's license, identification documents and hearing requests.
• Administer written, oral, automated testing and grade examinations for all classes of commercial, standard and motorcycle licenses and permits
• Qualify applicants for a driver's license and Colorado ID card by determining applicant's needs and eligibility.
• Assess authenticity of documentation by comparing applicant's statements with available data.
• Collect and account for money received for all documents issued. (This includes maintaining a cash drawer, counting cash, and balancing receipts)

This position reports onsite at the Adams Driver License Office, located at 12200 Pecos St, #100, Westminster CO 80234. May be required to travel and work between multiple Driver License Offices.

May be required to travel and work between multiple Driver License Offices. The successful candidate will be required to sit and stand for long periods throughout the day.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Applicants may be ineligible to apply for this position and subsequently disqualified if they do not have a Colorado address and a Colorado State issued Driver's License at the time of application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

Technician I (H4M1IX)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the minimum (MQ) qualifications:

OPTION 1:

• 1 year of experience in a customer service role.

OR

OPTION 2:

• College or university coursework in Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, Management, Information Technology, or similar field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed.

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• State experience in a work environment in which laws, rules, and regulations are put into place
• Customer service skills utilizing conflict resolution techniques
• Problem solving skills
• Demonstrated written communication, computer and data entry skills
• Prior work in a high stress environment maintaining a professional attitude
• Collaboration and teamwork skills
• Prior work in accounting, counting cash, and balancing receipts

Driver License Systems Fundamentals (DLF Certification):

Newly hired (or transferred) Driver License Technician Trainees are designated "in training" for the first year in this position.

Driver License Technician Trainees receive Driver License Fundamentals (DLF) training and regular DLF skills evaluations. Before completing one year in position Driver License Technician Trainees are required to complete DLF Certification. After one year in the position, the Trainee may be reallocated to a Technician II.

Failure to achieve DLF Certification during the first year in position may result in removal from position and possible termination of employment.

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DOR uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees. DOR does not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas.

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying.

Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Cover letters and resumes are encouraged to be attached to applications, however they WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. CDOR does not review attachments of any kind during the application process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use 'see resume' or 'see attached' statements on your application.
• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[e-mail]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [e-mail] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The State of Colorado believes