DRIVER SAFETY HEARING OFFICER

State of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

CalPERS retirement

401K and 457b savings plans

Leave benefits

Insurance (group)

Employee assistance program

Job summary

State of California is seeking a Driver Safety Hearing Officer for the San Francisco Driver Safety Office, with telework hybrid arrangements. The role involves conducting hearings, preparing legal reports, and coordinating with agencies to ensure safety compliance.

Responsibilities include evaluating medical, financial, and regulatory documents and issuing decisions under DMV policies. Office is in San Francisco; travel may be required for training.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Analytical/problem solving skills; ability to follow instructions.
• Familiarity with Driver Safety Case Management System (CMS) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations, reexaminations, administrative hearings and interviews.
• Write legal reports detailing issues, findings and decisions.
• Verify evidence and issue findings of fact and conclusions to respondents and representatives.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, medical professionals, courts and attorneys.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Interpersonal

CMS Knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Job Posting: Driver Safety Hearing Officer – Telework Hybrid

Department of Motor Vehicles

JC-535399

Salary: $4,509.00 - $8,078.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/27/2026

Location: San Francisco Driver Safety Office (headquartered in Sacramento Driver Safety Office)

The Sacramento 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 DSHO 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 DSHO 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.

Minimum Requirements

Refer to the Classification Specification for details.

Classification

Driver Safety Hearing Officer

• $4,509.00 - $5,646.00 A
• $4,909.00 - $6,146.00 B
• $5,623.00 - $7,039.00 C
• $6,449.00 - $8,078.00 D
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Position Details

• # of Positions: 1
• Work Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Work Week: Monday through Friday
• Telework: Hybrid

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 San Francisco. 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.

Special Requirements

• Must have a valid California Driver's License (CDL). Provide CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• Background Investigation must be cleared prior to being hired.
• Selected candidate will be required to participate in the DMV Pull Notice Program.

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. 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Retirement plans (CalPERS)
• Savings plans (401K and 457b)
• Leave benefits
• Insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long-term disability insurance)
• Employee assistance program

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 workplace. 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.