THE POSITION
Are you skilled in customer service, able to listen attentively and identify customer needs to provide the latest information? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The Department of Transportation is looking for a motivated individual to join us as a Driver License Examiner Assistant. In this role, you will be instrumental in enhancing highway safety by assisting customers at the Driver License Center and serving as a crucial line of defense against identity theft and fraud through careful examination of identity documents. If you are eager to make a positive impact on the lives of your fellow Pennsylvanians, we encourage you to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will be part of our Driver License Center, where you will assist the public with driver licensing and related services. Your duties will include professionally greeting customers, verifying applicant identification, completing application forms, and entering data into our online driver license application system. You will also provide necessary forms and informational brochures tailored to customer needs, administer standardized knowledge tests to assess applicants' understanding of motor vehicle laws, and conduct vision screenings using a telebinocular instrument. Additionally, you will handle data entry for test results and applications, respond independently to public inquiries, and ensure you are well-versed in the services offered, including the requirements for obtaining REAL ID and non-REAL ID products.
You will assist customers with various services, such as renewing driver's licenses or identification cards, issuing duplicates, processing out-of-state transfers, and facilitating motorcycle and commercial driver's license applications. It is essential to be knowledgeable about the different commercial license restrictions and endorsements. You will also produce Restoration Requirements Letters for customers who request them in person and ensure that the correct fee waiver codes are applied and documented when necessary, adhering to the Fee Waiver Guidelines. Compliance with all aspects of the Driver and Vehicle Services Customer Service Policy is mandatory.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information :
Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :
Other Requirements :
Legal Requirements :
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
How to Apply :
Veterans :
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :
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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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Examiner • Beaver Falls, PA, United States