Driver License Examiner I

County of Kauai

About The Position

Gives written and visual acuity tests and conducts road performance tests to determine applicant's eligibility for driver's license; scores written and visual acuity tests and issues and collects fees for driver licenses and instruction permits; and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and:
Two (2) years of work experience which involved explaining rules and regulations to others to determine their eligibility or non-eligibility for licenses, benefits, or similar matters; and
One (1) year of work experience that includes one or more of the following: supervisory duties, inspectional tasks, driver training instruction, regulatory responsibilities, or road safety enforcement.
Possession of a good driving record certified by a traffic abstract confirming no DUI convictions, license revocations, or suspensions for three (3) years preceding and no moving violations for one (1) year preceding, which must be presented at time of interview.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawaii Type 3 or equivalent) and the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.

Responsibilities

Issues driver's license application forms to applicants
Checks applicant's age and previous records to determine whether applicant is qualified to take driver license tests
Issues written test forms to applicants and instructs them on test procedures
Monitors test
Makes periodic checks on applicants taking the test
Scores written tests and informs applicants of their scores
Gives vision and hearing tests to applicants who pass written tests
Gives Road Sign Interpretation test
Records applicant's name, address, age, date of test and scores attained on each test
Issues learner's permit to applicants passing the written, hearing, vision, and Road Sign Interpretation tests, and collects fees for the permit
Administers road test
Explains to applicants the road test procedures and the ensuing driving course
Checks vehicles prior to road test to ensure that vehicle is in safe operating condition
Passes or fails applicants according to driving skill possessed as shown during road test
Explains to applicants who fail road test the reasons for failure, and advises them on ways to improve driving skills and the procedures to follow for another road test
Issues driver's license to applicants attesting to the truth of applications
Fingerprints applicants
Collects all monies received for each type of license issued and tallies daily receipts
Checks applicants with operator's license from other jurisdictions to determine whether they qualify for Hawai'i license
Assists applicants who are unable to understand the tests
Instructs subordinates in office procedures, report preparation, and methods of driver license examining
Answers licensing inquiries and complaints
Performs other related duties as required