DRIVER LICENSING EXAMINER I

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

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire’s Division of Motor Vehicles in Nashua is seeking a Driver Licensing Examiner I to administer driving skills tests and related assessments. You will verify applicant information against motor vehicle laws and guide individuals through licensing processes while upholding safety and quality standards.

Applicants must be able to travel across the state, endure outdoor conditions, and complete required training, background checks, and a certification program within the

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school in instruction, training, customer service or driving work.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years old at time of application; driving record must be clean of disqualifying violations.
• Willing to travel throughout the state and work at satellite offices and testing locations, including outdoors in adverse weather.

Responsibilities

• Administers driving skills examinations for applicants using on- and off-road tests for cars and motorcycles.
• Qualifies or disqualifies applicants based on examination results and documents activities.
• Ensures knowledge and vision exams are completed before administering driving tests.
• Assists counter personnel with questions and reviews applicant documentation for accuracy and authenticity.
• Responds to inquiries from the public regarding licensing, laws, forms and procedures; maintains customer service standards.
• Maintains office operations, equipment, inventory and security of materials; notifies management of facility issues.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years education/experience in related field

Job description

Driver Licensing Examiner I (Job ID: 53724)

State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Operations - 110 Broad Street, Nashua, NH 03063.

Contact

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].

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

Job Details

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Location: US:NH:NASHUA

Post Date: 11/09/2026

Close Date: 12/02/2026

Pay: $17.81/hour - $23.39/hour (default). Trainee status pay: $17.19 per hour.

Work Week: 40 hours. Status: 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. Must be in instruction, training, customer service, driving work or a related field.
• License/Certification: Valid driver's license.
• Other Requirements:
  1. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application.
  2. Driving record must be free of motor vehicle violations that are determined by the Director of Motor Vehicles to be disqualifying.
  3. 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.
  4. Must be willing to attend additional training sessions to expand and maintain knowledge of Driver's License regulations.
  5. Must be able to travel throughout the state and work at various satellite offices and testing locations, as well as work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
  6. Must be able and willing to wear seatbelt during all driving skills examinations.
  7. May be required to work a flexible schedule including, but not limited to, early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours.
• Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 1+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in trainee status for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

None

After-Hire Requirements

1. 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.
2. Must attend the Safe Driving Program within 60 days and remain current on training throughout employment.
3. Must successfully complete the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) Driver Licensing Examiner Certification Program within 12 months of hire, or as scheduled.

Career Advancement Opportunities

In-Band Advancement Available:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:

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.

Total Compensation Information

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

• 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.
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and 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.
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500).
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance.

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

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE

TDD Access

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