SUPERVISING DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER I

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

A local government agency in Hawaii is looking for a Supervising Driver License Examiner I to manage the CDL program and supervise the team at the Pearl City office. This role involves ensuring compliance with laws, evaluating applicants for driving licenses, and managing staff performance. Ideal candidates should have leadership experience, a valid CDL A license, and excellent public relations skills. Enjoy generous benefits including health coverage and time off.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of supervisory or regulatory experience.
• Experience in testing applicants for commercial driver licenses.
• Possess a valid commercial driver's license Category A.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct staff at the CDL office.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Resolve applicant concerns and complaints.
• Resolve applicant concerns and complaints; respond to subpoenas and affidavits; prepare statistical reports; support budget planning; ensure transparency and accountability in CDL operations.
• Salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.

Skills

Leadership

Policy interpretation

Public relations

Operational oversight

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Tools

Commercial driver’s license Category A

Job description

Position Information

“Accelerate your career as a Supervising Drivers License Examiner I and steer individuals toward their driving goals!”

The Department of Customer Services is hiring for a Supervising Driver License Examiner I position at the Pearl City Commercial Driver License (CDL) Office. This position is responsible for the supervision of the CDL program, supervising the driver license activities of the commercial driver license examiners and clerks located at the commercial driver license stations.

What You Will Do

• Section Leadership & Workforce Management: Direct and supervise staff; assign and schedule work; set performance standards; evaluate employees; oversee training programs; manage personnel actions, discipline, grievances, and hiring participation.
• Policy Interpretation, Compliance & Operational Oversight: Interpret and recommend changes to laws, rules, and regulations; develop and implement operational policies and procedures; ensure compliance with statutory requirements; represent the section in hearings and interagency meetings.
• Commercial Driver Licensing Administration & Decision Authority: Interview and evaluate applicants; determine eligibility including medical fitness; approve, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses and permits; oversee examiner certification and testing standards; serve as records custodian and expert witness.
• Public Relations, Reporting & Program Accountability: Resolve applicant concerns and complaints; respond to subpoenas and affidavits; prepare statistical reports; support budget planning; ensure transparency and accountability in CDL operations.
• Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.

Benefits

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Education Requirement

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

Experience Requirement

Three years of supervisory, driver training instructional, regulatory or related experience, including or supplemented by one year of experience in testing applicants for driver licenses for heavy or commercial vehicles.

License Requirement

At the time of application: Possession of a valid commercial driver's license Category A (CDL A) with all endorsements.

Verification Requirement: Please attach a copy of your valid CDL Category A license (front and back) to your application, or mail a photocopy of your driver's license by the closing date of the recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All documents must be legible in order to be given credit.

Special Requirement

• Candidates for examiners of Category 4 and Commercial Driver’s licenses must possess a good driving record, as evidenced by a certified traffic abstract with no moving violations within the past three (3) years; and a valid commercial driver’s license Category A, for at least three years immediately preceding appointment. In addition, candidates must possess a valid commercial driver’s license Category A with passenger endorsement.
• Verification Requirement: At the time of interview, you must provide a current certified traffic abstract issued by the District Courts.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.