Driver License Examiner

DVS Exam & Insp SpecJob Class: Driver & Vehicle Services Examining & Inspection SpecialistAgency: Public Safety DeptJob ID: 96447Location: MankatoTelework Eligible: NoFull/Part Time: Full-TimeRegular/Temporary: UnlimitedWho May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io, by 11:59 PM 09/08/2026.Date Posted: 08/26/2026Closing Date: 09/08/2026Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-AFSCMEDivision/Unit: DVS Administrative Svcs 2 / DVS Exam Region 5BWork Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMDays of Work: Monday - FridayTravel Required: Yes - Up to 25% of the timeSalary Range: $23.31 - $32.94 / hourly; $48,671 - $68,778 / annuallyClassified Status: ClassifiedBargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCMEWork Area: 2161 Bassett Drive, Mankato, MN 56001FLSA Status: NonexemptDesignated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: YesThe work you'll do is more than just a job.At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.This position exists to promote public roadway safety by the administration of prescribed vision screening, knowledge, oral, road and skills tests for motor vehicle operators so that only qualified individuals obtain a Minnesota driver's license. This position is also responsible for inspecting motor vehicle dealership facilities and records to ensure compliance with state dealer laws, and to inspect motor vehicles for identification and titling purposes.The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.Minimum QualificationsOral, written, and customer service communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate complex information to a wide variety of audiences and meet expectations and requirements of staff and customersCustomer service and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a variety of individuals, groups, and issuesCashiering and math skill to perform basic math to collect, count, reconcile and complete daily transactionsExperience providing customer service in a high volume, stressful environmentTyping-Keyboarding skills sufficient to enter data accurately into a computerMust have and maintain an unrestricted driver's licenseAbility to work outdoors in all types of weatherAbility to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communitiesPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of driving and motor vehicle lawsAbility to negotiate, resolve issues, read situations and settle disputes for in person interactionsFace-to-face customer service experience in a business with high volume customer traffic within the last five (5) yearsAbility to problem solve, prioritize and manage a wide variety of duties while working independentlyKnowledge of a written and spoken second language (e.g., Spanish, Hmong or Somali) and English sufficient to translate messages from one language to the other, while maintaining message content, context and stylePhysical RequirementsRequires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree (in vehicles) or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.Additional RequirementsThis position requires successful completion of the following:It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:Criminal historyReference checkFingerprinting check (EDL)Credit checkDriver's License checkUS citizenship checkSEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former state employees only)The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. 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