Driver’s License Examiner; part-time - Edmond

Driver’s License Examiner (part-time) - Edmond

Agency: 640 SERVICE OKLAHOMA

Supervisory Organization:
Region 4

Full/Part-Time:
Part time

Job Type: Temporary

Compensation: $19.06 per hour (maximum 24 hours per work week; may work Saturdays; part‑time employees may not exceed 999 hours each year)

The Driver’s License Examiners (DLE’s) are one of the first lines of homeland security for the State of Oklahoma. This role performs highly responsible work in 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 and in accordance with the guidelines established to protect the citizens of the United States and the State of Oklahoma.

• Interview applicants to determine the type of license or identification required; review, inspect, and verify legality of qualifying documents; verify identity and determine eligibility for and type of driver’s license or identification card.
• Advise applicants as to reasons application cannot be accepted and procedures to resolve any disqualifying issues, including providing expert testimony relating to medical disqualifications.
• Evaluate medical, physical or mental information provided by applicant based on state and federal standards; determine requirements for waivers or restrictions to driving privileges; advise on waiver application procedures or requirements for additional evaluation.
• Conduct in‑depth vehicle safety inspections of vehicles, buses and commercial vehicles to be used in completing required tests and evaluate operators’ knowledge and ability to safely operate required systems and equipment.
• Administer vision, written, pre‑trip and skills tests as appropriate; evaluate applicant’s performance to determine knowledge and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and comply with existing state and federal laws; determine area of improvement required and advise the applicant.
• Establish driver’s license records while maintaining the confidentiality and security of information in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Assist the Legal Division in gathering evidence to prepare for potential legal action on fraudulent applications.
• Respond to inquiries from motor license agents in verifying the identity of an applicant and provide information concerning specific laws and procedures to law enforcement agencies and the general public; make recommendations on changes in driver’s license laws, policies and procedures.
• Conduct 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; interview individuals concerning actions taken under financial responsibility laws; review and analyze accident reports and other information; render final decision as to appropriate actions to take based on the circumstances of individual cases;
  
  issue set aside or stay orders, modification orders and temporary licenses and complete other forms and documents, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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; inspect and evaluate motor vehicles and related equipment; operate all types of motor vehicles; administer written and performance tests; determine authenticity of identification documents in order to verify the individual is legally within the United States and the state of Oklahoma; communicate effectively; operate computers; and touch‑type.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any field, OR four (4) years of technical clerical office work, OR equivalent…