DRIVER AND COMMERCIAL LICENSING EXAMINER

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Safety

Division of Motor Vehicles

Bureau of Driver Licensing

23 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305

DRIVER AND COMMERCIAL LICENSING EXAMINER

(Licensing Examiner II)

Position #45003

The pay range for this position is $19.96 - $26.41 per hour

This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $19.23 per hour

* Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Driver Licensing has a full-time vacancy for Driver and Commercial Licensing Examiner (Licensing Examiner II), SOC Title 43-1010 SUPS OFC-ADMIN SUPP-3, which has a 40 hour work week and is considered non-exempt.

SUMMARY:

Administer a variety of tests and driving skill examinations to applicant to ensure that only qualified individuals are issued commercial vehicle driver licenses, and school bus driver licenses. Reviews applicant information for consistency with applicable motor vehicle laws, administrative rules and Federal Motor Carrier regulations, to ensure that applicants are eligible to apply for and receive a New Hampshire commercial motor vehicle driver license or other official document.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Associate's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school . Education and experience must be in auto mechanics, instruction, training, customer service, driving work or related field.

License/Certification: V alid driver's license.

Other Requirements:

1. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.

2. Driving record must be free of motor vehicle violations that are determined by the Director of Motor Vehicles to be disqualifying.

3. Selected candidate will undergo a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.

4. Must be willing to attend additional training sessions to expand and maintain knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Regulations and Driver's License regulations.

5. Must be able to travel throughout the state and work at various satellite offices and testing locations, as well as work outdoors in adverse weather conditions .

6. Must be able and willing to wear seatbelt during all driving skills examinations.

7. May be required to work a flexible schedule including, but not limited to, early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours.

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 2 years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) within 6 months of hire.

2. Must attend the Safe Driving Program within 60 days and remain current on training throughout employment.

3. Must successfully complete the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) Driver Licensing Examiner Certification Program and the AAMVA Commercial Driver Examiner Certification within twelve (12) months of hire, or as scheduled.

4. Selected candidate(s) will be required to attend and successfully complete all aspects of an intensive multi-week training program of classroom and on the job training within the first six (6) months of employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides first rate customer service by administering driving skills examinations, through applicant on and off road performance tests in commercial vehicles, tractor trailers, and school buses, to ensure adequate driving ability prior to issuing a commercial motor vehicle driver license.

Qualifies or disqualifies applicants for a commercial motor vehicle driver license based on results of driving skills examinations . Records pertinent information about the examinations and prepares and submits reports of commercial motor vehicle licensing activities, in the appropriate format.

Ensures that the applicants have a basic understanding of commercial motor vehicles through administering the pre-trip inspections of the commercial vehicles being utilized for the driving skills examinations.

Ensures that applicants have completed and passed the required knowledge examinations and have a basic understanding of New Hampshire motor vehicle laws, commercial motor vehicle laws, and the Federal Motor Carrier regulations, prior to administering the road skills examinations.

Represents the Division of Motor Vehicles at administrative hearings as assigned, including gathering of evidence, communicating with other departments, bureaus and attorneys, and tracking of applicant’s progress and compliance of hearing mandates.

Answers questions from the general public regarding New Hampshire motor vehicle laws, commercial motor vehicle laws, Federal Motor Carrier Regulations, driver licensing, forms and procedures in accordance with the Privacy Act. Answer applicant questions regarding the driving skills examinations.

Assists counter personnel with applicant questions and concerns as needed. Assists in the review of applicant documentation for accuracy, validity and authenticity as needed.

Provides support to the Driver Licensing Examiner I positions by administering tests and examinations for operator and motorcycle licenses, as necessary.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

For further information, please contact Tahra White, Administrator II at Tahra.White@DOS.NH.GOV and 603-227-4027 .

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

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TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964