Job Summary
This position is located in the D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles, Driver Services Administration. The mission of the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV) is to promote the safe operation of motor vehicles and public safety, while providing outstanding customer service.
This position functions as a Driver License Examiner (Commercial) responsible for administering road test examination to applicants for motor vehicle driver license to assure that applicants meet minimum driving standards and requirements for operation of commercial and non-commercial motor vehicles. Including pre-trip inspections, basic vehicle control tests and road tests for applicants, as well as, special category applicants, e.g., elderly, handicapped, deaf, and non-English speaking or limited English-speaking ability.
Duties And Responsibilities
Assesses the mechanical and mental ability of the applicant to safely operate a motor vehicle, while conducting the road test examination. In the event that an applicant demonstrates that they could be a potential threat to public safety the incumbent may be required to take over the vehicle and/or reject the applicant.
Examines a variety of legal documents relating to personal identification of applicants, license category eligibility and vehicle registration, inspection, and insurance. Reviews existing permits to ascertain expiration date, permit control number, and physical description of applicants for verification; examines passports and other State Department documents for identification verification to guard against fraud or deception of the District government. Examine the vehicle prior to testing to ensure the vehicle is safe for conducting the road test. Renders final decision to the applicants, whether they pass, fail or are not in compliance for the driver road test. Indicates appropriate permit restrictions, e.g., vision, physical, types of vehicles authorized to operate.
Qualifications And Education
Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the line of progression.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Incumbent must process and maintain a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL-Class A).
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT
The incumbent is required to work in both an office environment, as well as outdoors. The incumbent is exposed to all kinds of weather conditions. There are potential hazards involved in this work since the incumbent road tests applicants in wet, hot, cold and dry weather. Road tests are given to applicants who possess varying degrees of proficiency in the operation and control of motor vehicles. Work can be dangerous in that most of the applicants are new drivers, and their level of proficiency might not be adequate for them to be safe drivers. On occasions, you may be required to take over the vehicle to prevent an accident during the road test examination.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: CS-0303-09
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential.
Duration of Appointment: Career Service Permanent.
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
Position Designation: The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Security Sensitive.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.