Licensing Examiner (part-time) - Norman

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Norman, OK is seeking a part-time Licensing Examiner to conduct driver’s license interviews, examinations, and inspections in compliance with state and federal regulations. The role supports issuing or denying licenses and state IDs at designated locations within the district.

The position involves administering tests, maintaining records, and advising applicants on eligibility and waivers. Some weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding driving privileges and licensure.
• Familiarity with commercial vehicle types and licensing requirements.
• Understanding interviewing principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Interviews applicants to determine license type and reviews documents for eligibility.
• Advises applicants on reasons for ineligibility and how to resolve disqualifications.
• Evaluates medical, physical or mental information and waivers.
• Conducts vehicle safety inspections of vehicles to be used in tests and checks operators’ knowledge.
• Administers vision, written, pre-trip and skills tests and evaluates performance.
• Maintains driver’s license records with confidentiality.
• Assists Legal Division with gathering evidence for potential action on fraud.
• Responds to inquiries from motor license agents and public on laws and procedures.
• Conducts hearings related to suspensions, revocations, and restrictions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interviewing

Knowledge of driving laws

Job description

Licensing Examiner (part-time) - Norman

Agency

640 SERVICE OKLAHOMA

Supervisory Organization

Norman

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

The Service Oklahoma (SOK) mission is to ease the stress in navigating government services by providing a best-in-class customer experience. We are Oklahomans helping Oklahomans by providing driver license and motor vehicle services on behalf of the state.The hourly rate for this position is $19.06. This is a part-time position and is limited to a maximum of 24 hours per work week. Part-time employees may not exceed 999 hours each year. Selected candidates may be required to work on Saturdays, based on the needs of the agency.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensing Examiners are one of the first lines of homeland security for the State of Oklahoma. This includes performing highly responsible work in conducting driver’s license interviews, examinations (visual, written, and road examinations), and inspections to determine eligibility and qualification for driver’s licenses or state identification cards in compliance with State and Federal regulations and in accordance with the guidelines established to protect the citizens of the United States and the State of Oklahoma. Responsibilities include conducting all required actions to issue or deny driving privileges or the establishment and issuance of state identification to applicants at designated locations throughout an assigned district.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews applicants to determine the type of license or identification required; reviews, inspects, and verifies legality of qualifiable documents; to verify identity and determine eligibility for and type of driver’s license or identification card.
• Advises applicants as to reasons application cannot be accepted and procedures to resolve any disqualifying issues including providing expert testimony relating to medical disqualifications.
• Evaluates medical, physical or mental information provided by applicant based on state and federal standards; determines requirements for waivers or restrictions to driving privileges; advises on waiver application procedures or requirements for additional evaluation.
• Conducts in-depth vehicle safety inspections of vehicles, buses and commercial vehicles to be used in completing required tests and tests operators’ knowledge and ability to safely operate required systems and equipment.
• Administers vision, written, pre-trip and skills tests as appropriate; evaluates applicant’s performance to determine knowledge and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and comply with existing state and federal laws; determines area of improvement required and advises the applicant.
• Establishes driver’s license records while maintaining the confidentiality and security of information in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Upon request, assists the Legal Division in gathering evidence to prepare for potential legal action on fraudulent applications.
• Responds to inquiries from motor license agents in verifying the identity of an applicant provides information concerning specific laws and procedures to law enforcement agencies and the general public and makes recommendations on changes in driver’s license laws, policies and procedures.
• Conducts other interviews and hearings, both formal and informal, as required, concerning all aspects of driver’s license suspensions, revocations and restrictions, modifications to allow driving to and from work and in the course of employment, temporary licenses and other issues; interviews individuals concerning actions taken under financial responsibility laws; reviews and analyzes accident reports and other information; renders final decision as to appropriate actions to take based on the circumstances of individual cases; issues set aside or stay orders, modification orders and temporary licenses and completes other forms and documents, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding driving privileges, physical requirements, exemptions and the issuance of driver’s licenses; of various types of commercial vehicles, related safety and operating equipment and licensing requirements; of the different types of driver’s licenses; and of interviewing principles and practices.

Ability to conduct interviews; to inspect and evaluate motor vehicles and related equipment; to operate all types of motor vehicles