Driver License Examiner - Selinsgrove

The Department of Transportation is actively looking to hire a Driver License Examiner in Selinsgrove. This vital role involves serving as a Penndot Driver License Examiner, where the primary responsibility is to enhance highway safety through the administration of standardized tests that assess the skills and qualifications of both commercial (CDL) and non-commercial driver license applicants. In addition to conducting these essential evaluations, the examiner will also play a key role in assisting customers at the Driver License Center.

A significant aspect of this position includes scrutinizing identity documents to prevent identity theft and fraud, ensuring the integrity of the licensing process. If you are interested in contributing to public safety and supporting the community, we encourage you to apply now!

In this position, you will assess the physical and driving qualifications of applicants, as well as evaluate the mechanical condition of vehicles to ensure they meet the established safety standards for driving. You will conduct various vision tests, including telebinocular and color perception assessments, to gauge applicants' visual capabilities. Additionally, you will administer both non-commercial and commercial driver license knowledge examinations to verify that individuals possess a solid understanding of the Vehicle Code and traffic signage.

Your responsibilities will also include conducting pre-trip, skills, and driving tests for both non-commercial and commercial licenses in accordance with departmental guidelines. You will scrutinize applications, registrations, and permits for any signs of irregularities or fraudulent activity, while also determining vehicle specifications to ensure the correct tests are applied. Furthermore, you will inspect motor vehicles for compliance with safety features such as inspection stickers, lights, and windshield wipers.

You will review a variety of documents, including applications, birth certificates, Social Security cards, marriage certificates, court documents, proof of residency, and various immigration and citizenship documents, to verify their authenticity. Utilizing multiple systems and databases, you will authenticate identity documents to establish an individual's identity and eligibility for a driver's license or identification card. Your role will involve identifying potential fraud and preventing the creation of false identities and identity theft.

You will process test results and applications, issuing driver licenses and identification cards to those who meet the eligibility criteria. Additionally, you will provide customers with information regarding driver's license renewals, duplicates, out-of-state transfers, and the process for obtaining a motorcycle license or a commercial driver's license (CDL), including the various restrictions and endorsements associated with each. Upon request, you will also generate Restoration Requirements Letters for customers who appear in person, ensuring they receive the necessary guidance for their specific situations.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Driver License Examiner Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);
• Two years of experience obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public.

• This position requires an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver’s License or equivalent and twenty-one years of age at the time of application.
• This position requires no suspensions or revocations of a driver's license during the five year period immediately preceding employment.
• All employees in this job hired after February 28, 2022, are required to obtain an active unrestricted Class M driver’s license within the first six months of employment or before the end of the probationary period and maintain it during employment.
• This position requires possession of an active Class A Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the following endorsements: P and N. The Commercial Driver License cannot have any of the following restrictions: E, L, N, O, or Z.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.