Driver's License Examiner; part-time

Driver's License Examiner (part-time)

Service Oklahoma (SOK) mission is to ease the stress in navigating government services by providing a best-in-class customer experience. We provide driver license and motor vehicle services on behalf of the state.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.06. This is a part‑time position and is limited to a maximum of 24 hours per work week. Part‑time employees may not exceed 999 hours each year. Selected candidates may be required to work on Saturdays, based on the needs of the agency.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Driver’s License Examiners (DLE’s) are one of the first lines of homeland security for the State of Oklahoma. This includes conducting driver’s license interviews, examinations (visual, written, and road examinations), and inspections to determine eligibility and qualification for driver’s licenses or state identification cards in compliance with State and Federal regulations. Responsibilities include issuing or denying driving privileges and establishing and issuing state identification to applicants at designated locations throughout an assigned district.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities and skills.

• Interviews applicants to determine the type of license or identification required; reviews, inspects, and verifies legality of qualifications of documents; verifies identity and determines eligibility for and type of driver’s license or identification card.
• Advises applicants as to reasons an application cannot be accepted and procedures to resolve any disqualifying issues including providing expert testimony relating to medical disqualifications.
• Evaluates medical, physical or mental information provided by applicant based on state and federal standards; determines requirements for waivers or restrictions; advises on waiver application procedures or requirements for additional evaluation.
• Conducts in‑depth vehicle safety inspections of vehicles, buses and commercial vehicles; tests operator’s knowledge and ability to safely operate required systems and equipment.
• Administers vision, written, pre‑trip and skills tests; evaluates applicant’s performance to determine knowledge and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and comply with existing state and federal laws; determines areas of improvement required and advises the applicant.
• Establishes driver’s license records while maintaining the confidentiality and security of information in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Upon request, assists the Legal Division in gathering evidence to prepare for potential legal action on fraudulent applications.
• Responds to inquiries from motor license agents in verifying applicant identity, provides information concerning specific laws and procedures to law enforcement agencies and the general public and makes recommendations on changes in driver’s license laws, policies and procedures.
• Conducts other interviews and hearings, both formal and informal, as required concerning all aspects of driver’s license suspensions, revocations and restrictions, modifications to allow driving to and from work and in the course of employment, temporary licenses and other issues; reviews and analyzes accident reports and other information; renders final decision as to appropriate actions to take based on circumstances of individual cases;
  
  issues set aside or stay orders, modification orders and temporary licenses and completes other forms and documents as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding driving privileges, physical requirements, exemptions and the issuance of driver’s licenses; of various types of commercial vehicles, related safety and operating equipment and licensing requirements; of the different types of driver’s licenses; and of interviewing principles and practices.
• Ability to conduct interviews; to inspect and evaluate motor vehicles and related equipment; to operate all types of motor vehicles; to…