Driver License Examiner w/CDL (Summerdale), Bilingual

This role functions as a Driver License Examiner for PennDOT, playing a crucial part in enhancing highway safety through the administration of standardized tests that assess the abilities and qualifications of both commercial (CDL) and non-commercial driver license candidates. In addition to conducting these vital examinations, the examiner also engages with customers at the Driver License Center, where a key responsibility involves scrutinizing identity documents to prevent identity theft and fraud. This multifaceted position not only ensures that drivers meet the necessary standards for safe operation of vehicles but also contributes to the overall integrity of the licensing process. If you are interested in making a difference in your community and ensuring safer roads, consider applying for this important position today!

The hiring office for this posting has a continuing need for Spanish speaking applicants. Individuals fluent in both English and Spanish are encouraged to apply. Individuals hired for these positions provide information and assistance to Spanish-speaking customers.

In this position, you will be responsible for assessing the physical and driving qualifications of applicants, as well as evaluating the mechanical condition of vehicles to ensure they meet the established safety standards for driving. This includes administering various vision tests, such as telebinocular and color perception assessments, to gauge applicants' visual capabilities. Additionally, you will conduct both non-commercial and commercial driver license knowledge examinations to verify that individuals possess a solid understanding of the Vehicle Code and traffic signage. You will also oversee the administration of pre-trip, skills, and driving tests for both non-commercial and commercial licenses, adhering strictly to departmental standards. Your role will involve scrutinizing applications, registrations, and permits for any signs of irregularities or fraudulent activity, as well as determining vehicle specifications to ensure the correct tests are applied. Furthermore, you will inspect motor vehicles for compliance with safety features, including inspection stickers, lights, and windshield wipers.

Your responsibilities will extend to examining a variety of documents, such as applications, birth certificates, Social Security cards, marriage certificates, court documents, proof of residency, and various immigration and citizenship documents, to verify their authenticity. You will utilize multiple systems and databases to authenticate identity documents, establishing individuals' identities and their eligibility for obtaining a driver's license or identification card. In this capacity, you will also be tasked with identifying potential fraud and preventing the creation of false identities and identity theft. Once the assessments are complete, you will process test results and applications, issuing driver licenses and identification cards to those who meet the eligibility criteria. Additionally, you will provide customers with essential information regarding driver's license renewals, duplicates, out-of-state transfers, and the process for obtaining a motorcycle license or a commercial driver's license (CDL), including an understanding of the various restrictions and endorsements associated with commercial licenses. Upon request, you will generate Restoration Requirements Letters for customers who appear in person, ensuring they receive the necessary guidance for their specific situations.

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.
• This position may require overtime and travel.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Driver License Examiner Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public.

• This position require 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 require 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.
• This position requires possession of an active Class A Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the following endorsements: P and N. The Commercial Driver License cannot have any of the following restrictions: E, L, N, O, or Z.

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.

• 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 be 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:

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.

• 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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.