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HE POSITION

Do you have an enthusiastic approach to customer service?  Are you seeking a fulfilling new job opportunity? The Department of Transportation is in search of a dedicated and motivated individual to oversee standardized knowledge and skills assessments for non-commercial applicants! If you are eager to make a difference in the lives of your fellow Pennsylvanians, submit your application today to become part of our team! 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As part of this position, your main responsibility will be to conduct standardized On Road examinations in order to assess the skills and competence of Non-Commercial Driver License applicants. This will involve evaluating physical conditions, driving qualifications, and mechanical vehicle conditions based on established guidelines. You will also need to perform pre-trip inspections of vehicles to ensure safety features are in place and assess the applicant's knowledge of vehicle controls. Additionally, you will be responsible for examining applications, registrations, and permits for any irregularities or fraud. Another important aspect of your role will be administering knowledge examinations on motor vehicle code and traffic signs. You will also need to evaluate the practical demonstration of motor vehicle operation and the applicant's adherence to road rules. Lastly, you will be required to conduct vision tests, including telebinocular and color perception tests. 

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 80 hours bi-weekly
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel and overtime required
• Salary:* *In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Driver License Examiner Assistant (commonwealth title); or
• Two years of experience obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public.

*Special Requirements: *

• This position requires an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent and twenty-one years of age at the time of application.
• This position requires no suspensions or revocations of a driver's license during the five-year period immediately preceding employment.
• All employees in this job hired after February 28, 2022, are required to obtain an active unrestricted Class M driver's license within the first six months of employment or before the end of the probationary period and maintain it during employment.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

*Legal Requirements: *

• This position requires the selected candidate to undergo and pass a Fingerprint and Name-Based Criminal History Check prior to employment. 

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 
• Your application must e submitted by the posting closing date*. *Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

*Veterans: *

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

*Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): *

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

   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

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.