Motor Vehicle Manager 2

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles seeks a Motor Vehicle Manager 2 to lead the Document Management Unit and Inventory Management Section at Headquarters Services. This role directs motor vehicle and driver records, imaging/storage, license plate inventory, forms, and related operations while ensuring compliance and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills, with experience coordinating with state and

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in the administration or enforcement of state driver's license or motor vehicle laws.
• High school diploma or equivalent; substitution: college hours may substitute for experience.
• May require a current Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operations of the Document Management Unit, imaging and storage of records.
• Oversee statewide license plate, decal inventory and OMV forms.
• Ensure accuracy, security and availability of official records for licensing and law enforcement.
• Supervise staff, establish standards, monitor production and evaluate performance.
• Develop procedures, priorities, allocate resources and monitor budgets.
• Coordinate vendor contracts, RFIs/RFPs, equipment installations and imaging projects.
• Participate in legislative activities and fiscal impact information preparation.
• Support grant-funded programs and act as project director for federal reporting.
• Serve as Deputy Custodian of Records and certify OMV records when required.
• Maintain relationships with agencies and represent OMV at meetings and conferences.
• Provide technical, statistical and operational information to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with OMV policies and state/federal laws.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Legislative analysis

Budget planning

Grant administration

Contract oversight

Vendor coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) is seeking a Motor Vehicle Manager 2 to assist the OMV Customer Service Administrator and oversee the Document Management Unit and Inventory Management Section within Headquarters Services.

This position provides leadership and oversight for motor vehicle and driver records, document imaging and storage, license plate and decal inventory, forms, and related operations. Responsibilities include directing staff, establishing procedures and priorities, monitoring performance, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader, communicator, problem-solver, and decision-maker who can manage complex programs, analyze operational needs, coordinate with stakeholders, and protect the accuracy and confidentiality of official records.

The role also involves working with state and federal agencies, law enforcement, vendors, legislators, and other partners. Duties may include legislative analysis, budget planning, grant administration, contract oversight, special projects, and representing OMV at professional meetings and conferences.

This is a promotional opportunity to help lead statewide motor vehicle services that support the public, OMV field offices, public tag agents, law enforcement, and government partners.

Four years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been in the administration or enforcement of state driver's license or motor vehicle laws:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent plus six years of experience in any field.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience.
• NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: May be required to possess a current Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Direct the operations of the Document Management Unit, including the processing, imaging, storage, indexing, research, and retrieval of driver and vehicle records.
• Oversee the statewide ordering, inventory, and distribution of license plates, decals, and OMV forms.
• Ensure the accuracy, security, and availability of official records used for licensing, registration, court cases, investigations, subpoenas, and law-enforcement requests.
• Supervise and develop employees, establish work standards, monitor production, conduct performance evaluations, and make personnel recommendations.
• Develop procedures, establish priorities, allocate resources, and monitor operational and budgetary needs.
• Coordinate vendor contracts, Requests for Proposals, equipment installations, imaging projects, and other OMV initiatives.
• Participate in legislative activities, including reviewing proposed legislation, preparing fiscal and economic impact information, and assisting with implementation of enacted legislation.
• Support grant-funded programs and serve as project director for assigned initiatives subject to federal reporting and audit requirements.
• Serve as Deputy Custodian of Records and certify official OMV records when required.
• Maintain relationships with local, state, and federal agencies and represent OMV on committees, at conferences, and at professional meetings.
• Provide technical, statistical, and operational information to agency leadership, legislators, law enforcement, auditors, and other authorized stakeholders.
• Ensure assigned operations comply with OMV policies, State Civil Service requirements, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Direct over Motor Vehicle Manager 1.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This is a promotional appointment open to current, permanent Office of Motor Vehicles employees only. Vacancies may be used to fill a promotional appointment or job appointment.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. In addition to other types of pay, including market adjustments and promotions.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/ Latedra Drummond
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896
Email: [e-mail]