Driver License Examiner 2 (Lead Worker)

Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Oversees driver and motor vehicle licensing and registration and continues to make services more convenient, efficient and cost-effective.

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Driver Exam Services/District 2 Norwalk
Report in Location: 142 Cleveland Road, Norwalk, 44857
Work Hours: Tuesday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
•    Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
•    Free Parking!

What You'll Do as a Driver License Examiner 2 (Lead Worker)

•    Act as lead worker over driver license examiners &/or clerical employees at one or multiple driver examining stations & directs all routine operations of station during business hours:
•    Leads lower-level driver examiners & clerical personnel in the daily duties of examination station; Provides training & guidance to new examiners & clerks;
•    Assists examiners with understanding test processes in order to properly communicate test results & reasoning for grading;
•    Complete training & observation reports for staff as requested;
•    Checks test appointment schedules to ensure fairness & maximum number of assignments have been made;
•    Resolves disputes between applicants/public & station employees.

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Option 1

Formal education in arithmetic that includes calculating fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading, writing & speaking English; 

AND 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in laws & signs applicable for operation of all types of motorized vehicles & Bureau of Motor Vehicles' rules, policies & procedures governing testing for & issuance of licenses; 

AND valid Ohio Class 'D' Driver license.

Option 2

Or 24 mos. exp. as Driver License Examiner 1, 24331; valid Ohio Class 'D' Driver License.

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Job Skill: Customer Service

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT
Maintain valid Ohio Class 'D' Driver License. Successful completion of agency driving training course required before end of probationary period.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Required to ride in automobiles with inexperienced drivers; exposed to dust, dirt & exhaust fumes; exposed to weather conditions when working outside; required to travel from one examination facility to another if assigned; must provide own transportation.

Background Check Information
•    A BCI/FBI fingerprint check, and background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
•    A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

Position is identified as safety sensitive & is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24.  

To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.   

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.