Driver Safety Examiner (Norristown)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Norristown (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Driver Safety Examiner in Norristown, PA. The role focuses on guiding drivers through licensing requirements, evaluations, and corrective programs to promote safer driving across the state.

You will work with a team that values accuracy, professionalism, and positive interactions daily. The position offers full-time hours, potential telework up to 2 days per week, and requires understanding the Vehicle Code and PA Point System.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in legal or law enforcement work, or work involving the interpretation and application of motor vehicle regulations.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Administer Special Point Exams and follow all examination procedures and protocols.
• Communicate with drivers about violations, sanctions, and ways to improve driving behavior.
• Conduct departmental hearings and probationary license reviews and determine appropriate actions.
• Perform accurate data entry of hearing and exam results and issue driver license products when required.
• Teach Driver Improvement School courses in person and virtually, including reviewing materials and administering final exams.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the Vehicle Code, Title 75, as it relates to driver licensing violations and penalties, as well as the PA Point System.

Skills

Two years of experience in legal or

Equivalent combination of experience

Job description

Salary: $46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Location: Montgomery County, PA

Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number: N-2026-59684

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Drvr Lcnsng

Opening Date: 10/01/2026

Closing Date: 10/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 07510

Position Number: 00127246

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: G1

Pay Group: ST05

Bureau / Division Code: 00087200

Bureau / Division: TR Bureau of Driver Licensing

Worksite Address: 1700 Markley Street, Suite 30

City: Norristown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 19401

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Would you like to play a key role in helping drivers make safer choices and improving road safety across the Commonwealth? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is excited to welcome a diligent Driver Safety Examiner who is motivated to make a real difference. This position offers the chance to guide drivers toward safer habits that help protect everyone on the road. Here, you will collaborate with a team that values accuracy, professionalism, and positive interactions every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on guiding drivers through licensing requirements, evaluations, and corrective programs that support safe driving practices. As a Driver Safety Examiner, you will perform the following duties:

• Exam Administration: Administer Special Point Exams and follow all examination procedures and protocols
• Driver Counseling: Communicate with drivers about violations, sanctions, and ways to improve driving behavior
• Hearing Reviews: Conduct departmental hearings and probationary license reviews and determine appropriate actions
• Record Processing: Perform accurate data entry of hearing and exam results and issue driver license products when required
• Instruction Delivery: Teach Driver Improvement School courses in person and virtually, including reviewing materials and administering final exams
• Policy Awareness: Maintain a thorough understanding of the Vehicle Code, Title 75, as it relates to driver licensing code violations and penalties, as well as the PA Point System

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Some overnight travel may be required to locations throughout the Commonwealth.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Norristown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in legal or law enforcement work, or work involving the interpretation and application of motor vehicle regulations; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid PA Class C non-commercial driver's license.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• This position requires the selected candidate to undergo and pass a Fingerprint and Name-Based Criminal History Check prior to employment.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.