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INSPECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Department of Motor Vehicles
San Francisco, CA Temporary
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026

Applicants who previously applied in response to Job Posting JC-491069 with the final filing date of 12/02/2025, must reapply to be considered for this recruitment.


This position is located at the South San Francisco Occupational Licensing Inspector Office in South San Francisco.


Under direction of the Supervising Inspector, the Occupational Licensing Inspection Branch (OLIB) perform inspections of entities licensed, or seeking to be licensed by the department. Conduct licensing inspections of business locations, communicates deficiencies to licensees, perform follow up inspections to ensure the deficiencies have been corrected and make referrals where appropriate. Provide partnership with internal/external customers on various types of industry knowledge.

This Limited Term position may be extended to 24 months and may become Permanent.

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. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.

To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.

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

Work in an office setting, in a cubicle and at other workstations throughout the day. Offsite working conditions will vary depending on business.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • INSPECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-514736
Position #(s):
525-219-8829-906
Working Title:
Inspector
Classification:
INSPECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
$4,235.00 - $5,741.00
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:
San Francisco County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

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

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

  • Selected candidate will be required to participate in the DMV Pull Notice Program.

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. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.

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.

  • Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635)
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Possession of competencies and skills including adaptability, communication, ethics and integrity, resilience, teamwork and sound decision making.

Salary : $50,820 - $68,892

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