Motor Vehicle Program Supervisor 3 - Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation seeks a Motor Vehicle Program Supervisor 3 in Harrisburg to lead statewide inspection operations, coordinate audits, and guide program improvements. You will work with staff, contractors, and industry partners to enhance safety and public trust.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, policy development, and board coordination, with a telework option part-time and a standard 8:00–4:30 schedule, travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in progressively responsible management or administrative staff work, including two years with a state motor vehicles program or related automobile industry.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university, or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Program Oversight: Manage statewide safety and emissions inspection activities and audits.
• Violation Review: Evaluate investigation reports and determine sanctions for violations.
• Training Guidance: Review and develop certification training materials and coordinate at least one QA training conference per year.
• Data Management: Maintain inspection databases and verify certification information.
• Procedure Development: Establish and update procedures for staff.
• Board Coordination: Coordinate meetings and communications of the Inspection Advisory Board.

Skills

Staff oversight

Policy interpretation

State motor vehicle laws

Public sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

NOTE: This posting will close on SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 or after a total of 50 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

As a Motor Vehicle Program Supervisor 3 with the Department of Transportation, you will lead key operations that support safety and integrity within vehicle inspection programs. This position offers the chance to work with staff, contractors, and industry partners across the Commonwealth. You will help improve processes, review reports, and guide important policy decisions. Join a role that strengthens both program performance and public confidence.

This position supports statewide vehicle inspection operations by overseeing field activities, reviewing violation reports, and guiding program improvements. It involves coordinating audits, supporting staff, and communicating with partners throughout the Commonwealth. As a Motor Vehicle Program Supervisor 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Oversight: Manage statewide safety and emissions inspection activities, including audits of safety and emissions inspection stations and investigations of consumer complaints related to inspection activities.


• Violation Review: Evaluate investigation reports and determine appropriate sanctions for inspection program violations


• Training Guidance: Review and provide input on certification training materials and program updates. Develops and coordinates at least one Quality Assurance Officer Training Conference per year.


• Data Management: Support the maintenance of inspection databases and verify accuracy of certification information


• Procedure Development: Establish and update procedures for staff to support consistent and effective operations


• Board Coordination: Coordinate activities of the Inspection Advisory Board, including meetings, agendas, and communication with partners

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment


• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.


• Travel and overtime as needed


• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.


• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.


• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of experience in progressively responsible and varied line management or administrative staff work in a public or private organization, including two years with a state motor vehicles program, an automobile service organization, motor vehicle manufacturer, or other comparable organization associated with the automobile industry which provided experience in the application and interpretation of state motor vehicle laws; and such training as may have been gained from graduation from a four‑year college or university; or


• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.