MOTOR VEHICLE REPRESENTATIVE

Department of Motor Vehicles California; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles, Palm Desert Field Office, is seeking an entry-level Motor Vehicle Representative to handle cashiering, data entry, and licensing tasks. You will assist customers with driver licensing, ID cards, vehicle registration, and occupational licenses in a fast-paced public service setting.

The role emphasizes dependable, punctual service and strong interpersonal communication.

Qualifications

• Duties include cashiering, data entry, and providing verbal, written, and technical assistance for licensing, identification cards, vehicle registration, and occupational licenses.
• Dependability and punctuality are essential.
• Duties emphasize customer service in a public-facing role at a DMV field office.

Responsibilities

• Cashier duties and data entry.
• Provide verbal, written, and technical assistance for licensing, ID cards, vehicle registration, and occupational licenses.
• Deliver courteous, accurate service and maintain punctuality and dependability.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Initiative

Sound decision-making

Teamwork

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

Job Posting:Motor Vehicle Representative

Department of Motor Vehicles

JC-536900 -

JC-536900 - Motor Vehicle Representative
MOTOR VEHICLE REPRESENTATIVE

$3,745.00 - $5,429.00 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: 11/10/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

This position is located at the Palm Desert Field Office in Palm Desert.

Want to get started in state service? Motor Vehicle Representative is an entry‑level position to state service. The State of California offers its employees generous benefits that may include CalPERS retirement and retirement savings plans (401k and 457), health and dental insurance, and access to long‑term disability and long‑term care insurance. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers career opportunity and growth for customer service champions seeking to make a difference in state service. Serving as the first impression for government service takes a special individual - are you the one?

The DMV is responsible for licensing drivers, registering vehicles, securing identities, and regulating the motor vehicle industry. If you are looking for a rewarding career in public service and want to make an impact improving the safety and environment of California communities, the DMV invites you to apply for the Motor Vehicle Representative position.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic candidates who are experienced in delivering stellar face‑to‑face customer service with a positive, can‑do attitude for a fast‑paced public contact position. The duties of the position include: cashiering, data entry, the ability to provide verbal, written, and technical assistance pertaining to the licensing of drivers, issuance of identification cards, vehicle registration, and occupational licenses, in a courteous and efficient manner. Dependability and punctuality are essential.

Desirable skills and ideal characteristics for the position include:

• Bring a can‑do attitude to work with colleagues and our customers
• Take pride in their work, exhibit initiative, and handle varied tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrate sound decision‑making
• Strive for positive interactions and team‑building
• Thrive working independently and as part of a team to resolve customer needs
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills including sensitivity, emotional maturity, customer first attitude, a strong work ethic, patience and flexibility

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. Salaries are non‑negotiable and are subject to the California Department of Human Resources salary rules. Salaries for part‑time and/or intermittent appointments may vary. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is Intermittent. Scheduled work hours will vary and subject to a maximum of 1500 hours per fiscal year. The 1500‑hour maximum may be exceeded subject to approval due to changes in workload.

Minimum Requirements

We will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• MOTOR VEHICLE REPRESENTATIVE

MOTOR VEHICLE REPRESENTATIVE $3,745.00 - $4,680.00A $4,022.00 - $5,031.00B $4,330.00 - $5,429.00C 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:

In Office

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Work Shift:

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Work Week:

Monday through Friday

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 Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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.

Using the online application system as specified in this announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Advertisement may be used for subsequent vacancies within 180 days.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age.

Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Final Filing Date: 11/10/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

The Department of Motor Vehicles and the State of California offer many benefits to its employees. These include 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); and employee assistance program. Benefits may be based on the job classification, bargaining unit, tenure, time base, and length of appointment. Click on each web link below for more information.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Delegated Testing Coordinator – Region VII
[phone]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights and Resolution
[phone]

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.