Driver License Technician Trainee (Boulder)

State of Colorado; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits

Health insurance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

FSAs

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR), Division of Motor Vehicles, seeks a Driver License Technician Trainee to learn to issue Colorado documents and deliver quality service at the Boulder office.

You will train in Driver License Fundamentals (DLF), perform front-line duties, and advance to Technician II after certification. This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and customer-focused support in a busy DMV environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a customer service role.
• College coursework may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Document experience in detail in the application, as it will not be inferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers as the primary point of contact.
• Communicate with customers about needs and eligibility.
• Assess documents and perform first-line decision-making on acceptability of source documents.

Skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Written communication

Data entry

Collaboration

Teamwork

Education

College coursework in Business Administration

College coursework in Public Administration

Tools

Driver License Fundamentals (DLF) training

Job description

Department Information

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us.

The Department’s vision 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!

• 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
• In addition, a variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Description of Job

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 Boulder Driver License Office, located at 4800 Baseline Rd Suite A-102 Boulder, CO 80303. 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.

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

• 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.

Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

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

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.

Appeal Rights

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Supplemental Information

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 that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Inbox at [e-mail]

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

Methods Of Appointment

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Step Pay Program

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

The salary for this position is $42,264.00 annually. As a reminder, per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.

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