Driver License Technician Trainee (Golden).

State of Colorado; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life and AD&D Insurance

FSAs

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

The Driver License Trainee position with the State of Colorado is based at the Golden Driver License Office and offers training to learn compliance with Colorado statutes and federal laws while issuing licenses and IDs. The role emphasizes customer service, accuracy, and the ability to handle cash and documentation efficiently.

Successful candidates will develop skills through Driver License Fundamentals training, with potential for advancement after certification.

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service experience.
• College coursework may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Written communication

Data entry

Teamwork

Cash handling

Job description

Department Information

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

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 Golden Driver License Office, located at 16950 W Colfax Ave #104, Golden, CO 80401. 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.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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

• 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.
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