License Examiner II / License Examiner I - 190656

Job Responsibilities

The License Examiner I administers road test examinations in various vehicle classes, determines applicant fitness, conducts pre-trip inspections, processes documents, and interacts with customers.

Responsibilities

• Determines applicant's physical and mental fitness and competency to safely operate motor vehicles.
• Administers written, oral, and automated examinations to assess applicant's knowledge of laws and driving procedures.
• Performs pre-trip inspection on vehicles operated by applicants.
• Examines, accepts, prepares, enters, and prints all documents required in issuing driver licenses, permits, and identification cards.
• Processes Motor Vehicle Registration Requests.
• Researches and modifies driver International Registration Plan, registration credentials, and issues automobile dealership licenses.
• Answers customer inquiries regarding driver, vehicle, and registration, titling, and insurance requirements by phone and in person.
• Greets and directs customers to appropriate areas in the office.
• Collects all required fees and donations for the Donate Life Fund.
• Reconciles and prepares individual daily reports and refund request documents.
• Computes vehicle sales taxes and makes necessary adjustments to the vehicle record file.
• Receives, codes, and issues receipts for surrendered license plates; boxes surrendered plates and completes pick-up requests.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Faxes, mails documents, and runs errands for the branch office, which may include trips to the post office and making bank deposits.
• Conducts road tests throughout the year in various weather conditions, including rain, wind, summer heat, and cold winter days.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and relevant experience.
• An equivalent education and relevant experience may be accepted with prior approval.
• A valid South Carolina driver's license and at least 1 year of driving experience.
• To be certified to administer CDL knowledge skill tests, must complete a formal CDL test examiner trainer course and examination.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Thorough knowledge of driver licensing eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete a nationwide criminal background check to include fingerprinting.
• Before being certified to administer CDL knowledge skill tests, must complete a formal CDL test examiner trainer course and examination.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children (also available for temporary employees working over 30 hours per week).
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (optional for Temporary Employees).
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household.