Motor Vehicle Supervisor

Jefferson County, Colorado; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

On-site in Golden

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is seeking a Motor Vehicle Supervisor to lead the Bureau’s operations, ensuring efficient auto-title processing and high-level customer service. The role requires mentoring staff, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring compliance with state statutes.

This on-site position in Golden offers a 4-day workweek (Mon-Thu, 7:15AM–5:45PM), a starting salary of $32–$35/hr, and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, retirement

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in auto titling and registration (minimum).
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Motor Vehicle Office to ensure efficient service.
• Lead and mentor staff; recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate performance.
• Manage purchasing, vendor selection, and cost controls for the office.
• Ensure compliance with Colorado statutes and DRIVES system usage.
• Provide exceptional customer service and resolve escalated issues.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Customer service

Communication

Office software

DRIVES experience

SharePoint

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

DRIVES system

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Job description

The Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s office is the face of public service for our diverse and vibrant county. We serve voters, drivers, property owners, business owners, travelers, couples getting married, and so many other Jeffco residents and non-residents every day, and we take our work very seriously. We hold a clear mission and vision that drive our actions and aspirations:

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 09/05/26

Division

Clerk and Recorder Division

Management Level

Supervisor - 1st Line

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description

Mission: To make government and the democratic process work for all of Jeffco. From free and fair elections to friendly service and safe record keeping, we're building a Jeffco that welcomes and works for everyone.

Vision: An equitable, accessible, trustworthy democracy for the Jeffco of today and tomorrow.

Each day, we strive to turn this vision into reality, and we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and help in this work.

Motor Vehicle Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operational side of the designated Motor Vehicle Office. This role will optimize the operations of auto-title technicians, training, and management in the Department of Motor Vehicles in Jefferson County. This position involves mentoring staff in different areas of operation to ensure exceptional customer service and provide support for any complicated question or escalated conversations while conducting a variety of detailed motor vehicle paperwork and public contact work in support of the Motor Vehicle Division of the Clerk and Recorder's Office.

Schedule

This position will be provided with a schedule that revolves around normal business hours and our 4-day business week (Monday-Thursday, 7:15AM – 5:45PM).

Compensation

Hiring Range: $32.00-$35.00/hr

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.

This position is required to report on-site in Golden.

Benefits

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more.

Essential Duties

• Assist customers at the counter and on the phones with questions. Resolve conflicts and diffuse scenarios involving difficult customers or employees. Determine appropriate course of action. Ability to navigate the statewide DRIVES system. Remain current on all legislation and statutory changes.
• Responsible for efficient planning, organization, and successful operation of the office. Prioritize and delegate daily tasks. Determine legality of motor vehicle transactions and ensure compliance with Colorado statutes.
• Oversee purchasing for the designated office. Decide which vendors to use and negotiate pricing when appropriate in consultation with superiors. Ensure cost effective measures are implemented. Reconcile credit card purchases. Maintain organized accurate records
• Determine appropriate resources to consult for legal and statutory research. Determine legality and compliance to take proper course of action.
• Supervises staff in area of responsibility. Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraisals, and taking corrective action. Conducts performance evaluations and communicates short- and long-term goals and objectives. Submits personnel records and reports as required by the County. Assists and advises subordinates as necessary, resolves problems as non-routine situations arise, and ensures adherence to established policies, procedures and standards. Communicates changes in policy and procedures to direct reports and implements them as directed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 3 years of work experience in auto titling and registration.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent certificate

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Two years of progressive advancement in auto titling and registration.
• Notary Public within 1 year of date of hire.
• Related Specialized Training (MV, Dept of Revenue, Clerk & Recorder exp)
• CORE21 software experience
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent organization skills to ensure accuracy and deadlines are met
• Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Models a positive attitude and can give and receive constructive criticism
• Strong customer service skills and experience with high volume customer contact
• Ability to problem solve by utilizing resources/researching to find solutions that are best for the customer
• Ability to handle stressful conditions in person and over the phone.
• High attention to detail
• Ability work independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to understand and interpret statutes related to motor vehicle policy and explain complex rules and regulations to customers who may be unfamiliar with or challenge the statute driven requirements for fees
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365/SharePoint
• DRIVES (State system) experience

Additional Job Information

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Driver’s license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

Experience:

Work Experience: Minimum three years

Category

Administrative, Business Programs and Services