DRIVER SAFETY MANAGER II

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 8,000 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Savings plans

Leave benefits

Insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Department of Motor Vehicles in California seeks a collaborative Driver Safety Manager II to lead statewide training, develop curricula, and oversee law enforcement liaison and outreach. You will supervise staff, coordinate program improvements, and ensure resources like manuals and forms are current.

Headquartered in Sacramento with telework hybrid options, the role requires strong leadership, strategic oversight, and the ability to manage multiple statewide priorities while working with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities in a statewide program.
• Ability to build effective relationships and convey complex information.
• Ability to manage multiple statewide assignments independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statewide Driver Safety training, curriculum, and policy development.
• Coordinate law enforcement liaison and outreach activities statewide.
• Direct development and delivery of training materials, manuals, and job aids.
• Represent Driver Safety in meetings and workgroups; serve as subject matter expert.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Multitasking

Training experience

Staff development

Program coordination

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting:Driver Safety Manager II - Telework Hybrid

Department of Motor Vehicles

JC-535719

Driver Safety Manager II - Telework Hybrid

DRIVER SAFETY MANAGER II

$8,016.00 - $10,032.00 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: 10/29/2026

This position is Headquartered out of Sacramento and based out of the Driver Safety Office closest to the incumbent’s residence.

The Driver Safety Liaison and Training Unit is seeking a collaborative, dependable, and experienced leader to oversee statewide Driver Safety training, program development, and law enforcement liaison and outreach activities.

Under the general direction of a Driver Safety Manager III, the incumbent will supervise and develop staff responsible for statewide training, policy and procedure development, and law enforcement liaison and outreach. The incumbent will oversee the development and maintenance of Driver Safety training curriculum, the Driver Safety Manual, Uniform Processes, procedures, forms, notices, job aids, and other program resources; identify statewide training and program needs; and coordinate implementation of program improvements. The incumbent will also oversee statewide liaison and outreach activities with law enforcement agencies and other governmental partners; direct the development and delivery of law enforcement training, presentations, and informational resources; and identify opportunities to improve law enforcement reporting and coordination with Driver Safety. The incumbent will represent Driver Safety in meetings, workshops, workgroups, and other forums and serve as a subject matter expert on complex Driver Safety program and operational issues.

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.

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.

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 MANAGER II

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 Employee Pull Notice Program.

Classification: DRIVER SAFETY MANAGER II $8,016.00 - $10,032.00 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

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:

Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills; the ability to build effective working relationships and communicate complex information to a variety of audiences; and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and statewide assignments. Experience with training, staff development, program coordination, and Microsoft Office applications is desirable.

Benefits

The Department of Motor Vehicles and the State of California offer many benefits to its employees.

• 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)
• employee assistance program

Hiring Unit Contact

Johnathan Vang

[phone]

EEO Contact

Office of Civil Rights and Resolution

[phone]

California Relay Service

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.