About Us:

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'll Do as a Driver License Examiner Field Representative:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Driver Exam Services/District 6 Alum Creek

Report in location: 1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43209

Within assigned Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) District, monitors & evaluates third party Class D Driver License testing locations by conducting onsite visits (e.g., verifies testing sites' policies & procedures are consistent with Ohio Revised Code (ORC) &/or Ohio Administrative Code (OAC); verifies credentials & insurance coverage; conducts ride-along with third party vendor to ensure Class D testing is being administered in compliance with applicable state procedures & statutes; monitor third party sites to assure contract compliance; etc.); Prepares detailed report summarizing findings & recommends corrective action as needed; Keeps abreast of any changes in motor vehicle laws & division policies & procedures; Assists in training new third party examiners by conducting technical & instructional training (e.g., offers suggestions; responds to inquiries; resolves/mediated issues; advised changes in legislation & policies; etc.) & actual Class D skills testing; Conducts site evaluations & assists in setting up potential Class D license testing locations.

Conducts & scores Class D skills & maneuverability examination (e.g., conducts vehicle inspections; determines the appropriate examination to be administered; administers vehicle inspection to determine whether applicant knows vehicle is safe to drive; administers maneuverability skills test; scores examination to determine whether applicant has passed &/or failed; etc.) as outlined in the driver license examiner manual; Tests &/or screens applicants for disabilities &/or medical problems & determines whether or not restrictions should be placed on applicants license; Reports daily visits; Addresses all public complaints relative to assigned testing offices.

Performs all necessary desk duties (e.g., provides information concerning licensing & examination procedures to applicants; evaluates applicant information &/or documentation for all types of driver licenses; operates computer to schedule appointments; etc.); Administers & scores various examinations (e.g., written, oral, interpreter, video, vision, &/or other special BMV examination, etc.) for all types of licenses & issues medical paperwork to applicants who fail vision exam; Performs all routine operations of one or multi-person examining stations as assigned (e.g., prepares, checks & submits all station reports; periodically reviews manuals to ensure they are current; opens & closes office; ensures examination papers are secure; periodically checks testing forms for uniformity of grading; checks station files for accuracy & disposes of outdated reports &/or materials; etc.).

Determines when examinations should be cancelled due to weather conditions; Sets up, tears down & maintains maneuverability examination sites; Performs other duties as assigned (e.g., maintains office & facility site; maintains cleanliness of state-owned vehicles & reports needed maintenance; answers phones; orders needed supplies &/or equipment; etc.).

What’s in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes calculating fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading, writing & speaking English; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in human/public relations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in operation of a personal computer; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in typing or word processing; 12 mos. trg. or 12 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; valid Ohio Class 'D' Driver License.

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

Job Skill: Customer Service

Technical Skill: Operational & Administrative Support

Professional Skill: Customer Focus

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.

Major Worker Characteristics

KNOWLEDGE: Lead Work; Safety Practices (e.g., Driver education & safety); Public Relations; Agency Policies & Procedures (ODPS & BMV); Government Structure & Process (e. g., Laws & signs applicable for operation of motorized vehicles); Interviewing; Law (e. g., Federal applicable laws & signs).

SKILL: Equipment Operations (e.g., All other types of motorized vehicles, general office equipment).

ABILITY: Reasoning: deal with problems involving few variables in familiar context; Numerical: calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; Verbal: comprehend simple sentences with common vocabulary; Clerical: gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; Interpersonal: handle routine & sensitive telephone & in-person inquiries from & contacts with public, representatives of third party test sites, driving schools & other government agencies & resolve controversies with fairness; PHYSICAL: Demonstrate dexterity to conduct pre-trip inspections, lift/move equipment & dexterity in use of hands, arms, legs & feet to operate all types of motor vehicles for which examinations are administered & test drive routes.; Administer & score examinations in accordance to prescribed guidelines.

(*) Developed after employment.

Supplemental Information

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Must maintain valid 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 site to another; may be required to work flexible hours.

• This position may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list.
• This position will be filled in accordance with the applicable bargaining agreement.
• This position will serve the following counties in Central Ohio: Knox, Delaware, Licking, Madison, Franklin, Pickaway, Fairfield, Perry, & Morrow

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