Motor Vehicle Examiner II

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work for the Department of Motor Vehicles in Bennington. The Motor Vehicle Examiner is responsible for the administration of various examinations for motor vehicle and operators licenses, issuance of various licenses and permits, including the Commercial Drivers License. Duties involve conducting a variety of examinations, including road tests, to determine applicant driving capability. This position is also responsible for assisting with registrations, renewals, and general customer service.

Who May Apply

This position, Motor Vehicle Examiner II (#47692), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Korey Arnold at korey.arnold@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

In accordance with Title 23, Section 102(d), an applicant must agree to be finger-printed and pass a background investigation to be eligible for this position. The background investigation may include criminal, financial and traffic records checks. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the finger-printing and background check requirement, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before finger-printing and/or a background investigation is conducted.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in the field and require operating and riding in automobiles. Considerable human relations skills are required to deal with nervous, upset, or hostile applicants. Incumbents may be required to take over the operation of a motor vehicle in the interest of personal and public safety. Incumbents must be able to carry heavy objects of up to 50 pounds. Due to volume, certain positions may be rotated to various workstations. A uniform- must be worn during work hours.

Incumbents must be able to work quickly and accurately under pressure before the public eye and from telephone inquiries. Due to significant public contact, exposure to contagious illnesses is a daily risk. incumbents must be able to multi-task and prioritize unpredictable workloads. Within the office setting, normal workplace conditions prevail. Trips outdoors when verifying vehicle identification numbers. Incumbents must be able to perform several job duties within several different units, possibly on the same day. The incumbent must be able to travel to other offices with minimal notice to assist when staffing shortages occur and various scheduled hours: Private means of transportation may be required. Overtime work may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent AND four (4) or more years of work experience which includes public contact functions
OR
One (1) year of full-time college coursework AND three (3) years or more of work experience which includes one year of public contact functions.

Special Requirements

A current, valid drivers license is required.
An applicants vision must be correctable to 20/40 (Snellen Test) in both eyes, with normal color perception and field of vision.
A valid Commercial drivers license with all endorsements is required within one (1) year of employment.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but its more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.