Driver License Examiner (Lancaster)

Salary

$48,968.00 - $73,817.00 Annually

Location

Lancaster County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-49844-71040

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Drvr Lcnsng

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

5/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

71040

Position Number

50570081

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

G1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00087200

Bureau / Division

TR Bureau of Driver Licensing

Worksite Address

Lancaster East Driver License Center; 2090 Lincoln Hwy East

City

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17602

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

As a Driver License Examiner for the Department of Transportation in Lancaster County, you help ensure that every new driver meets safety standards. This position provides an opportunity to use clear communication, attention to detail and strong customer service skills. Your work supports safe travel and accurate licensing across the region. This role suits someone who values fairness, consistency and public service.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position evaluates applicants, conducts driving tests and processes identification documents to support safe and accurate licensing. As a Driver License Examiner, you will perform the following duties:

• Driver Testing: Administer vision, knowledge and road tests to determine driving qualifications
• Document Review: Examine applications and identity documents for accuracy and authenticity
• Vehicle Inspection: Check vehicles for proper mechanical condition and required safety features
• Identity Verification: Use system tools to confirm eligibility and prevent fraudulent transactions
• Customer Assistance: Provide guidance on licensing procedures, requirements and test results
• Record Processing: Issue licenses, update records and follow all required policies and regulations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel to other driver license centers may be required as necessary.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires 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 requires 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.

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 Guidelines.
• 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.

How to Apply:

• 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).
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
  
  

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to click on 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 inte

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Preferred

Job Industries

• Other