Driver's License Examiner

Driver's License Examiner I

The Driver's License Examiners (DLE's) are one of the first lines of homeland security for the State of Oklahoma. This includes performing 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.

Responsibilities include conducting all required actions to issue or deny driving privileges or the establishment and issuance of state identification to applicants at designated locations throughout an assigned district.

This position may be expected to cross-train in other sections of their division and perform the job duties in each section, based on the needs of the agency.

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 administer written and performance tests; to determine authenticity of identification documents in order to verify the individual is legally within the United States and the state of Oklahoma; to communicate effectively; to operate computers; and to touch type.

The preferred minimum qualifications for this position are:

• A Bachelor's Degree in any field
• OR four (4) years of technical clerical office work
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

The schedule for this position may vary and require flexibility, including some early or late shifts, weekends, and occasional overtime, based on the needs of the agency.

The work location may vary depending on the needs of the agency.

This position may require occasional travel. The selected candidate must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel. State vehicles may be available, but reliable transportation may be required for local travel. Possession and maintenance of a valid Oklahoma Driver License is required.

This position works in a storefront setting with a large percentage of the workday spent on the store floor. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild but will depend on customer traffic in the store.

This position may require employees to be able to stand up to eight hours a day and lift 10-50 pounds on a regular basis, with assistance as needed.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.