SENIOR MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN (537927)

Senior Motor Vehicle Technician

Department of Motor Vehicles

$4,794.00 - $6,002.00 per Month

This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento.

This Limited Term position may be extended to 24 months and may become Permanent.

If you are ready to take the next step in an exciting career in government with the strength of purpose and job security to achieve personal and professional growth, you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as experience in law interpretation and licensing assessment, the Insurance Unit wants you to be their next Senior Motor Vehicle Technician (SMVT). Under the direction of a Manager I, the SMVT provides lead direction, training, and guidance to Motor Vehicle Representatives, Motor Vehicle Assistants, other clerical and related staff, and customers acting as an expert resource in technical subject-matter. SMVTs perform quality assessments of staff work to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of actions taken on driver license and vehicle registration records; review, analyze, and take appropriate action regarding drivers who dispute traffic accident involvement, provide false evidence of insurance to law enforcement, and/or are subjects of staged accidents or identity theft.

All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.

The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.

To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Works in a climate-controlled office environment in a cubicle under artificial lighting with exposure to computer screens and other basic office equipment. Uses a personal computer, fax, photocopier, printer, and 10-key to complete daily assignments. Regularly uses telephone.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a recognized leader in public service and has existed for over 100 years. The DMV is responsible for registering approximately 36 million vehicles in California, and serving 34 million driver license and identification card holders, collecting over $14 billion in annual revenue. The DMV also maintains and oversees many other functions. The DMV provides quality licensing and motor vehicle-related services in its field offices located throughout California and online at

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below for more information. Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/19/2026

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Motor Vehicles DMV - ASD - HRB - Talent Acquisition Attn: JC-537927 2415 First Avenue, MS E678 Sacramento, CA 95818

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Motor Vehicles DMV - ASD - HRB - Talent Acquisition JC-537927 2415 First Avenue, MS E678 Sacramento, CA 95818 Place in the "MS E678 Drop Box" located at the 1st Floor Lobby. 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• A written response to the item(s) listed in the Written Response section below, no more than 1 page(s) in length with no less than Arial 12-point font and 1-inch margins, submitted as a separate document.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Communication; organization, collaboration, and interpersonal skills; customer engagement, cashiering, law interpretation, and licensing assessment expertise; resilience, ethics, and a positive attitude that is receptive to coaching; and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.

The Department of Motor Vehicles and the State of California offer many benefits to its employees. These include health, vision, and dental benefits; retirement plans (CalPERS); savings plans (401K and 457b); leave benefits; insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long term disability insurance); and employee assistance program. Benefits may be based on the job classification, bargaining unit, tenure, time base, and length of appointment.

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact: Alexander Cardenas View phone number on click.appcast.io

EEO Contact: Office of Civil Rights and Resolution View phone number on click.appcast.io California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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