DRIVER SAFETY HEARING OFFICER

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Motor Vehicles in California seeks a Driver Safety Hearing Officer for a telework-hybrid role headquartered in Sacramento and based in Mountain View. Training at San Jose DSO, then duties at the Mountain View RHO include hearings, investigations, and reporting on driver medical and safety issues.

Position offers part-time telework with hybrid arrangement; requires California residency and may involve travel for training.

Qualifications

• Excellent written/verbal communication, analytic/problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge in Driver Safety Case Management System (CMS), Microsoft Office, and Outlook applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations, reexaminations, administrative hearings, and interviews for commercial driver cases.
• Write legal reports detailing issues, findings, and decisions; verify evidence and issue written orders and notices of decision.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, medical professionals, courts, attorneys and others; provide information at Driver Safety functions.

Job description

Job Posting:Driver Safety Hearing Officer – Telework Hybrid

Department of Motor Vehicles

JC-530643 -

JC-530643 - Driver Safety Hearing Officer – Telework Hybrid

$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: 9/16/2026

Job Description and Duties

Position is Headquartered in Sacramento Driver Safety Office (DSO) and based out of Resident Hearing Office (RHO) in Mountain View. The hired position will complete training at the San Jose DSO, then assume full responsibilities at the RHO Mountain View location. 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 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 professional, 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.

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.

Office is located in Mountain View. Works in an office setting under artificial light. Will operate basic equipment such as computer, printers, copiers, fax machines, telephone, and recording devices. May be required to infrequently travel for offsite training, conferences and meetings that may involve overnight stay.

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

Driver Safety Hearing Officer $4,909.00 - $6,146.00B

Driver Safety Hearing Officer $5,623.00 - $7,039.00C

Driver Safety Hearing Officer $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

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.

Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

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; knowledge in Driver Safety Case Management System (CMS), Microsoft Office, and Outlook applications.

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
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Reasonable Accommodations

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.

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.