DVS Asst Regional Supervisor

State of Minnesota; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota is hiring a DVS Assistant Regional Supervisor in Hastings. The role leads Driver Services staff, oversees regional operations, and coordinates licensing exams and applications to ensure efficient service.

Requires supervisory experience, strong English communication, and basic computer skills. Travel up to 25% and occasional weekend work may be needed. Position posted by Public Safety Dept.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in driver services/licensing.
• Strong English communication skills (oral & written).
• Basic computer/office equipment proficiency.
• Human relations skills for the licensing process.
• May require regular weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train Driver Services staff within the designated region.
• Manage regional day-to-day operations and ensure efficient service delivery.
• Oversee examinations and licensing processes for applicants.
• Coordinate travel up to 25% and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

English communication

Basic computer skills

Customer service orientation

Time management

Job description

Working Title: DVS Asst Regional Supervisor

Job Class: Driver & Vehicle Services Assistant Regional Supervisor

Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Job ID : 97715

• Location : Hastings

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing [e-mail] by 11:59 PM 10/27/2026.

• Date Posted : 10/21/2026

• Closing Date : 10/27/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MMA

• Division/Unit : DVS Administrative Svcs 2 / DVS Exam Region 2A

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $27.72 - $40.23 / hourly; $57,879 - $84,000 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position supervises and provides training and guidance to all Driver Services staff involved in providing examination and application services within the region designated and manages the regional day-to-day operations.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of supervisory experience that includes experience in the examination and/or licensing of Minnesota drivers; OR three years of experience in the examination and/or licensing of Minnesota drivers at least two of which involve administering driving examinations and/or inspections of motor vehicle dealerships and salvage vehicles.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (orally and in writing).

• Basic computer and office equipment experience.

• Human relations skills sufficient to deal with all aspects of the licensing process.

• May need to work regularly scheduled weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Face to face customer service experience in a business with high volume customer traffic within the last five years.

• Cash handling experience sufficient to accept applications and fees from customers and accurately complete financial transactions.

• Knowledge of basic driving and motor vehicle laws.

• Ability to problem solve, prioritize and manage a wide variety of duties while working independently.

• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

• Excellent attendance and dependability.

• Ability to engage customers, provide clear instructions, answer questions and provide both positive and negative feedback in a professional manner.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

• Criminal history

• Reference check

• Fingerprinting check (EDL)

• Credit check

• Driver’s license check

• US citizenship check

• SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former state employees only)

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.