Drivers License Examiner (part-time)

Driver's License Examiner (Part-time)

The Driver's License Examiners (DLE's) are one of the first lines of homeland security for the State of Oklahoma. This includes performing highly responsible work in conducting driver's license interviews, examinations, and inspections to determine eligibility and qualification for driver's licenses or state identification cards in compliance with State and Federal regulations and in accordance with the guidelines established to protect the citizens of the United States and the State of Oklahoma. Responsibilities include conducting all required actions to issue or deny driving privileges or the establishment and issuance of state identification to applicants at designated locations throughout an assigned district.

Position responsibilities include :

• Interviews applicants to determine the type of license or identification required; reviews, inspects, and verifies legality of qualifiable documents; to verify identity and determine eligibility for and type of driver's license or identification card.
• Advises applicants as to reasons application cannot be accepted and procedures to resolve any disqualifying issues including providing expert testimony relating to medical disqualifications.
• Evaluates medical, physical or mental information provided by applicant based on state and federal standards; determines requirements for waivers or restrictions to driving privileges; advises on waiver application procedures or requirements for additional evaluation.
• Conducts in-depth vehicle safety inspections of vehicles, buses and commercial vehicles to be used in completing required tests and tests operators' knowledge and ability to safely operate required systems and equipment.
• Administers vision, written, pre-trip and skills tests as appropriate; evaluates applicant's performance to determine knowledge and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and comply with existing state and federal laws; determines area of improvement required and advises the applicant.
• Establishes driver's license records while maintaining the confidentiality and security of information in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Upon request, assists the Legal Division in gathering evidence to prepare for potential legal action on fraudulent applications.
• Responds to inquiries from motor license agents in verifying the identity of an applicant provides information concerning specific laws and procedures to law enforcement agencies and the general public and makes recommendations on changes in driver's license laws, policies and procedures.
• Conducts other interviews and hearings, both formal and informal, as required, concerning all aspects of driver's license suspensions, revocations and restrictions, modifications to allow driving to and from work and in the course of employment, temporary licenses and other issues; interviews individuals concerning actions taken under financial responsibility laws; reviews and analyzes accident reports and other information; renders final decision as to appropriate actions to take based on the circumstances of individual cases; issues set aside or stay orders, modification orders and temporary licenses and completes other forms and documents, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include :

Education and experience preferred include :

Special requirements include :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.