Driver License Examiner I - SR-16

Job Title

Driver License Examiner

Administers written and visual acuity tests and conducts road performance tests to determine applicant's eligibility for driver's license; scores written and visual acuity tests and issues and collects fees for driver license and instruction permits; and performs other related duties as required. This level is distinguished by its responsibility for administering and scoring written and visual acuity tests and conducting road performance tests involving applicants for Type 1, 2, and 3 driver licenses.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Finance - Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division in Kailua-Kona. Special

Working Conditions:

Working condition is considered hazardous due to the fact that a major portion of work hours is spent in road testing driver license applicants.

Training and

Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• Graduation from high school, and
• Two (2) years of supervisory, inspectional, driver training instructional, regulatory, or related experience which shall have included some public contact explaining rules and regulations, and shall be able to operate both a manual and an automatic transmission vehicle.

License/Certificate Requirements:

• Possession of a valid State of Hawai'i Driver License (Class
  3) or any other valid comparable driver license for three (3) years immediately preceding appointment at time of filing (you will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire), and
• Possession of a good driving record certified by a traffic abstract confirming no DUI convictions, license revocations, or suspensions for three (3) years preceding and no moving violations for one (1) year preceding. A current traffic abstract is valid for 30 days from date of issuance by the district court. (You will be required to submit your current traffic abstract at time of job interview.)

Note:

Licenses and certificates must be maintained on a current basis. Examination:
All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application. Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score.

It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note:

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process. Knowledge of: laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the licensing of commercial and/or motor vehicle drivers;

the operation of vehicles on public streets and highways; hazards and safety precautions in operating a motor vehicle; operating procedures of a variety of motor vehicles; proper and safe driving techniques; safety features of motor vehicles; and basic principles and practices of test administration. Ability to: deal tactfully and effectively with the public; conduct and evaluate the driving performance of applicants;

act quickly and calmly in emergencies; understand and apply provisions of the laws, ordinances, and regulations, and general principles of traffic and highway safety; give oral instructions; and operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer and various software applications.

Physical Requirements:

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