Driver License Examiner I
About the role
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
- Interviews applicants to determine the type of license or identification required;
- Reviews, inspects, and verifies legality of qualifiable documents;
- Verifies identity and determine eligibility for and type of driver’s license or identification card;
- Advises applicants as to reasons application cannot be accepted and procedures to resolve any disqualifying issues including providing expert testimony relating to medical disqualifications;
- Evaluates medical, physical or mental information provided by applicant based on state and federal standards; determines requirements for waivers or restrictions to driving privileges; advises on waiver application procedures or requirements for additional evaluation;
- Conducts in-depth vehicle safety inspections of vehicles, buses and commercial vehicles to be used in completing required tests and tests operators’ knowledge and ability to safely operate required systems and equipment;
- Administers vision, written, pre-trip and skills tests as appropriate; evaluates applicant’s performance to determine knowledge and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and comply with existing state and federal laws; determines area of improvement required and advises the applicant;
- Establishes driver’s license records while maintaining the confidentiality and security of information in compliance with state and federal laws;
- Upon request, assists the Legal Division in gathering evidence to prepare for potential legal action on fraudulent applications.
Requirements
- 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;
- 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;
- To touch type.
Qualifications
- Level I: A Bachelor’s Degree in any field OR four (4) years of technical clerical office work OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Level II: Minimum qualifications for the Level II, PLUS CCKE certification. (CCKE certification requires pre-approved and is based on the needs of the agency.)
- Lead: Minimum qualifications for the Level I, PLUS a minimum of six months of experience in the Product & Experience division.
Skills
- 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;
- 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;
- To touch type.
Benefits
Service Oklahoma offers a generous benefits package, including a benefits allowance to offset the costs of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans. The Service Oklahoma will match up to 7% towards an employee’s Defined Contribution retirement plan. Our employees receive 11 paid holidays, 15 days of paid annual leave, which increases with every 5 years of service, and 15 days of paid sick leave. Additionally, employees will receive longevity payments based on their years of service with the State of Oklahoma.
Pay
The Service Oklahoma (SOK) mission is to ease the stress in navigating government services by providing a best-in-class customer experience. We are Oklahomans helping Oklahomans by providing driver license and motor vehicle services on behalf of the state. This position has an annual rate of $43,680.00
Schedule
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.