Program Coordinator I / Assistant Branch Supervisor III - 191786

South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension/retirement plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

The South Carolina DMV is seeking an Assistant Branch Supervisor III to lead the O'Neil Court DMV Branch Office in Columbia. You will oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality customer service.

Responsibilities include handling HR tasks, directing activities, administering CDL knowledge tests, processing transactions, and maintaining security and cash controls. This role requires adaptability, strong communication, and commitment to DMV goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass nationwide background check for CDL testing.
• Experience with DMV policies and procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline leadership and coordinate day-to-day branch operations.
• Handle personnel matters including hiring, evaluations and discipline.
• Oversee front office operations, knowledge testing, and examiner utilization.
• Manage cash handling, deposits, and secure monies.
• Assist public by administering knowledge tests for CDL and processing driver/vehicle transactions.
• Maintain office supplies and prepare inventory and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Outlook

Excel

Word

Phoenix

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Phoenix

SCEIS

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Are you a team player with the ability to work in a collaborative environment? Do you have the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently? If so, we have an opportunity for you! At the SCDMV we have an immediate opening for an out-going, dedicated, passionate and inspiring leader. Raise your hand if that’s you!

This position is located at the O'Neil Court Departmentof Motor Vehicles (DMV) Branch Office in Columbia SC.

• Serves as manager-in-training to provide frontline leadership and ensure customer inquiries are handled in a professional and timely manner in accordance with defined goals and processes; including, but not limited to, the ability to direct, plan and coordinate the activities necessary for the day-to-day office operation of a branch office.
• Supervises all personnel matters such as hiring, performance appraisals and disciplinary actions. Monitors career programs to ensure employees meet requirements and needs. Counsels and reprimands employees. Completes human resources requirements for subordinate personnel including EPMS rating and time entries/request in SCEIS.
• Provides oversite and direction for the operation of the offices, front line customer services of a branch office, along with knowledge and skills testing program and examiner utilization. Registers applicants for motor voter and/or selective service, if required.
• Reconciles daily activity reports to include bank detail, timesheets and approves refund requests. Secures audited documents, petty cash fund and accountable monies on a day-to-day basis. Responsible for ensuring building is secure. Assists in the preparation of close of day bank deposit and for securing all monies in bank depository. Performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Assists the general public by administering knowledge tests for all classes to include CDL, along with processing driver and vehicle transactions. Answer customer inquiries pertaining to driver and/or vehicle services, in person, through email or by retrieving and responding to phone messages.
• Maintains inventory of office supplies and prepares requisitions. Prepares inventories of all accountable items, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports. Performs other duties as required by manager.

The person holding this position may be required to relocate to an office within 30 miles of their home office if business needs require. This move cannot exceed 30 miles from the current office.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma and relevant program experience. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted with prior approval.

Agency Requirements

• Must complete a nationwide criminal background check to include fingerprints prior to being certified to administer CDL knowledge skill tests. Where applicable, successfully certified to administer all classifications of road testing to include, knowledge skill tests, complete a formal CDL examiner course, that includes Introduction to CDL Licensing System, and Overview of the CDL Tests.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of DMV laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to learn and explain all vehicle and driver policies and procedures to DMV customers and employees. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Proficient in basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Proficient in Phoenix. Capable of performing management duties as outlined by Branch Office Manager.
• The Assistant Branch Supervisor III reports to the Branch Manager and assists the manager with the day-to-day front counter operations of the Branch Office after a period of training. Must be able to make decisions that are in the best interest of the agency in order to provide the highest level of customer service.
• Tasks are completed in a climate-controlled office setting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The work may require sitting for prolonged periods of time and significant time spent at a computer terminal, or constant movement up and down as required to handle the needs of the customers.
• Limited overtime may be required to meet departmental deadlines or to serve all customers.

Preferred Qualifications

Agency Preferred

• A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

What’s in it for you?

At the SCDMV you get to be part of an exceptional team and diverse culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career.

Benefits

The South Carolina DMV offers a robust and competitive benefits program.

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse and children (also available for temporary employees working over 30 hours per week)
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (optional for Temporary Employees)
• An exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household.

The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.