DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER I (SR-15) [7 vacancies]
Salary
$4,221.00 Monthly
Location
Oahu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
237256
Department
Department of Customer Services
Division
Motor Vehicles, Licensing and Permits
Opening Date
02/13/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Information
The Department of Customer Services (CSD), Division of Motor Vehicles, is looking to fill seven (7) Driver License Examiner I positions located at various driver licensing centers on the island of Oahu. This position is responsible for administering written and visual acuity tests and conducting road performance tests to determine applicant eligibility for motor vehicle driver license categories 1 through 3.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Knowledge Testing & Eligibility
Vision & Physical Qualification
Road Test Administration
License Issuance & Verification
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visitinghttps://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!
Additional Job Information
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Two (2) years of supervisory, driver training instructional, regulatory or related experience, including or supplemented by one (1) year of frequent public contact which involved explaining rules and regulations to others in determining their eligibility or non-eligibility for licenses, benefits or similar matters.
Must be able to:
Safely operate various types of motor vehicles during road performance tests while identifying hazards, applying proper driving techniques, and using vehicle safety features.
Evaluate applicant driving performance using established testing procedures and makes accurate pass/fail determinations, including acting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Understand, apply, and explain applicable motor vehicle laws, ordinances, regulations, and traffic safety principles to ensure consistent and legally defensible licensing decisions.
Communicate clearly and tactfully with the public by giving oral instructions, explaining test results, and maintaining control of the testing process and related records.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid drivers license (Type 3), at the time of application. The required drivers license must be maintained throughout the course of employment in the position.
Verification Requirement: Please attach a copy of your valid drivers license to your application; or mail in a photocopy of your drivers license by the closing date of the recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All documents must be legible in order to be given credit.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Candidates must possess a good driving record, as evidenced by a certified traffic abstract with no moving violations within the past three (3) years, in order to be appointed to positions in this class; and must possess an appropriate valid drivers license for at least three (3) years immediately preceding appointment.
Verification Requirement: At the time of interview, you must provide a current certified traffic abstract issued by the District Courts.
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS: When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.
List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).
In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.
Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.
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VERIFICATION OF SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: I understand that I must possess a good driving record, as evidenced by a certified traffic abstract with no violations within the past three years, in order to be appointed to positions in this class; and must possess an appropriate valid driver license for at least three years immediately preceding appointment.
I also understand that if I am called for an interview, I must provide a current certified traffic abstract issued by the District Courts as verification of my driving record for the past three years to qualify for this position.
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Supervisory, Driver Training Instructional, or Regulatory Experience Describe in full detail your supervisory, driver training instructional, regulatory or related experience. Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and the amount of time spent on these responsibilities.
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Public Contact Involving Eligibility Determinations and Explanation of Rules and Regulations Describe in full detail how your job included frequent public contact which involved explaining rules and regulations to others in determining their eligibility or non-eligibility for licenses, benefits or similar matters Please include the following in your explanation:
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Driver's License Information Please list the state in which your current drivers license is issued from, the type of drivers license you possess, and when you first obtained your license. If you do not have one, answer with "N/A."
Required Question
Employer City and County of Honolulu
Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone (808) 768-8536
Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/