DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER I

About the role

The Department of Customer Services (CSD), Division of Motor Vehicles, is seeking four (4) Driver License Examiner I positions at various driver licensing centers on O'ahu.

Responsibilities

• Determine applicant eligibility and administer written and oral driver license examinations, record results, and notify applicants of outcomes.
• Conduct vision screenings and apply established standards to determine physical fitness for operating a motor vehicle.
• Inspect test vehicles, instruct applicants, observe driving performance, and make pass/fail determinations based on safety and regulatory criteria.
• Issue driver licenses and permits by verifying identity, administering oaths, collecting fingerprints and fees, and validating out-of-state license eligibility.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Two (2) years of supervisory, driver training instructional, regulatory or related experience, including or supplemented by one (1) year of frequent public contact involving explaining rules and regulations to others regarding eligibility or non-eligibility for licenses, benefits, or similar matters.
• Must be able to safely operate various types of motor vehicles during road performance tests, identify hazards, apply proper driving techniques, and use vehicle safety features.
• Must be able to evaluate applicant driving performance using established testing procedures and make accurate pass/fail determinations, including acting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Must understand, apply, and explain applicable motor vehicle laws, ordinances, regulations, and traffic safety principles to ensure consistent and legally defensible licensing decisions.
• Must communicate clearly and tactfully with the public by giving oral instructions, explaining test results, and maintaining control of the testing process and related records.
• Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license (Type 3) at the time of application.
• Must maintain an appropriate valid driver's license throughout the course of employment in the position.

Benefits

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the posting.

Schedule

Details about schedule are not specified in the posting.