DRIVER LICENSING EXAMINER

The State of New Hampshire; Newport (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking a Driver Licensing Examiner in Newport, NH. The role administers written and driving skill examinations to determine license eligibility and ensures compliance with motor vehicle laws and procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting counter staff, reviewing applicant documentation, and maintaining testing facilities. Training and background checks are required, with travel to satellite offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
• Education and experience must be in instruction, training, customer service, driving work or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Administers driving skills examinations on applicant and on motorcycle to determine eligibility for driver license.
• Qualifies or disqualifies applicants based on driving skills examination results and records pertinent information.
• Ensures knowledge and vision examinations are completed prior to driving skills examination.
• Assists counter personnel with applicant questions and reviews documentation for accuracy and authenticity.
• Answers questions from the public at the counter and by phone about motor vehicle laws, licensing, forms and procedures.
• Provides support to clerks by operating DMV computer hardware/software and capturing signatures/images.
• Maintains office and inventory, reports facility issues as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

DRIVER LICENSING EXAMINER (Job ID: 53352)

State of New Hampshire Job Posting · Department of Safety

Division of Motor Vehicles · Bureau of Operations

20 N. Main Street, Newport NH 03773

Position#10460

$17.81/hour - $23.39/hour

This position offers a Trainee Status* starting at the following pay rate: $17.19 per hour

*Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Operations, has a full-time vacancy for a Driver Licensing Examiner (Licensing Examiner I), SOC Title 13-1040 COMPLIANCE OFFICERS-1, in Newport NH. This position has a 40 hour work week and is considered non-exempt.

Summary

Administers a variety of tests and driving skills examinations to applicants to ensure that only qualified individuals are issued operator driver licenses and motorcycle driver licenses. Reviews applicant information for consistency with applicable motor vehicle laws and administrative rules, to ensure that applicants are eligible to apply for and receive a New Hampshire driver license, non-driver identification card or other official document.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in instruction, training, customer service, driving work or a related field.
• License/Certification: Valid driver's license.
• At least 21 years of age at time of application.
• Driving record must be free of motor vehicle violations that are determined by the Director of Motor Vehicles to be disqualifying.
• Selected candidate will undergo a fingerprint-based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.
• Willing to attend additional training sessions to expand and maintain knowledge of Driver's License regulations.
• Ability to travel throughout the state and work at various satellite offices and testing locations, as well as work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability and willingness to wear seatbelt during all driving skills examinations.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including, but not limited to, early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

• Selected candidate(s) will be required to attend and successfully complete an intensive multi-week training program of classroom and on-the-job training, with weekly evaluations to ensure compatibility, suitability and ability to learn the complex motor vehicle systems, various road examinations, computer systems, processes, procedures, forms and transactions, while providing first-rate customer service in an expedient, timely, accurate and polite manner in a high volume customer service area or workstation. Continued employment is contingent upon successfully completing all aspects of the training program within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must attend the Safe Driving Program within 60 days and remain current on training throughout employment.
• Must successfully complete the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) Driver Licensing Examiner Certification Program within 12 months of hire, or as scheduled.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides first-rate customer service, by administering driving skills examinations, through applicant on and off road performance tests in automobiles, and on motorcycles, to ensure adequate driving ability prior to issuing a driver license.
• Qualifies or disqualifies applicants for a driver license based on results of driving skills examinations. Records pertinent information about the examinations and prepares and submits various reports of driver licensing activities in the appropriate format.
• Ensures that applicants have completed and passed the required knowledge examination and have a basic understanding of New Hampshire motor vehicle laws, prior to administering the driving skills examination.
• Ensures that applicants have completed and passed the vision screening examination, confirming that the applicant’s vision meets motor vehicle law requirements, prior to completing the driving skills examination.
• Assists counter personnel with applicant questions and concerns. Assists with reviewing applicant documentation for accuracy, validity and authenticity.
• Answers questions from the general public at the customer counter and on the telephone regarding New Hampshire motor vehicle laws, driver licensing, forms and procedures in accordance with the Privacy Act. Answers applicant questions regarding the driving skills examinations.
• Provides support to clerks, as needed, by operating and utilizing DMV computer hardware and software, entering applicant data, capturing applicant signatures and images, and assisting at the customer greeting station.
• Maintains assigned office for efficient service of the public. Assists with checking equipment for proper operation including the vision screening hardware. Assists with maintaining proper inventory and security of applications, manuals, document materials and supplies. Notifies management of any facility issues.

For further information please contact Kathy O'Neal, Administrator, at [e-mail] or 603-227-4135.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits: The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
• Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits

• *Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• * Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• *State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• *Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• *$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• *Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964

Post Date: 09/16/2026

Close Date: 10/14/2026

Location: US:NH:NEWPORT