DRIVER SAFETY HEARING OFFICER

Department of Motor Vehicles California; California; Híbrido; USD 50.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Motor Vehicles is hiring a Driver Safety Hearing Officer for a telework hybrid role based in California. The position conducts investigations, reexaminations, administrative hearings, and interviews, with duties including preparing legal reports and issuing decisions.

Salary ranges from $4,509 to $8,078 per month; typical schedule is 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with part-time telework options and relocation not covered by the program.

Formación

• Requires valid California Driver's License (CDL).
• Background investigation required.
• Candidate must participate in DMV Pull Notice Program.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct investigations, reexaminations, administrative hearings, and interviews.
• Write legal reports detailing issues, findings, and decisions; verify evidence and issue written orders.

Conocimientos

CDL

Background Investigation

Pull Notice Program

Descripción del empleo

Job Posting: Driver Safety Hearing Officer – Telework Hybrid

Department of Motor Vehicles

JC-538518 -

JC-538518 - Driver Safety Hearing Officer – Telework Hybrid

Salary

$4,509.00 - $8,078.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date

11/25/2026

This position is located at the El Segundo Driver Safety Office in El Segundo.

This position is headquartered and based out of the El Segundo Driver Safety Office.The El Segundo Driver Safety Office is looking for a fair-minded and dependable Driver Safety Hearing Officer (DSHO) who is committed to serving the public and promoting safety on California roadways.Under the direction of a Driver Safety Manager I, the Driver Safety Hearing Officer will conduct investigations, reexaminations, administrative hearings, and interviews. This position involves analyzing, and evaluating cases related to medical requirements for commercial drivers, financial responsibility, fraud negligent operator actions, Administrative Per Se, and Special Certificates. The Driver Safety Hearing Officer writes legal reports detailing case issues, findings, and decisions; verifies evidence to make and submit findings of fact and conclusions to respondents, their representatives, and the records according to statute, case law, and DMV policies and procedures regarding driving privileges; renders immediate decisions based upon hearing proceedings; issues appropriate written orders and notices of decision to customers; analyzes and verifies accuracy of administrative, medical, and legal documents; provides information at Driver Safety functions and maintains communication with law enforcement, medical professionals, courts, attorneys and others.

All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.

The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.

To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Part-time telework available. Telework requires California residency. This position offers hybrid telework opportunities; however, telework arrangements are subject to change at any time based on State & departmental operational needs. Employees may be required to report to the office as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• DRIVER SAFETY HEARING OFFICER

Classification

DRIVER SAFETY HEARING OFFICER

• $4,509.00 - $5,646.00A
• $4,909.00 - $6,146.00B
• $5,623.00 - $7,039.00C
• $6,449.00 - $8,078.00D

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Work Week

Monday through Friday

Department Information

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a recognized leader in public service and has existed for over 100 years. The DMV is responsible for registering approximately 36 million vehicles in California, and serving 34 million driver license and identification card holders, collecting over $14 billion in annual revenue. The DMV also maintains and oversees many other functions. The DMV provides quality licensing and motor vehicle-related services in its field offices located throughout California and online at www.dmv.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• Selected candidate will be required to participate in the DMV Pull Notice Program.

Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below for more information. Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Excellent written/verbal communication, analytic/problem solving, and interpersonal skills; ability to follow verbal/written instructions; flexibility in work assignments; initiative to complete work independently or as part of a team; and knowledge in Microsoft Office and Outlook applications.

Benefits

The Department of Motor Vehicles and the State of California offer many benefits to its employees. These include health, vision, and dental benefits; retirement plans (CalPERS); savings plans (401K and 457b); leave benefits; insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long term disability insurance); and employee assistance program. Benefits may be based on the job classification, bargaining unit, tenure, time base, and length of appointment. Click on each web link below for more information.

Human Resources Contact

Talent Acquisition Unit

[phone]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact

Office of Civil Rights and Resolution

[phone]

California Relay Service

1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.