SUPERVISING DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER I (SR-18) [1 vacancy]
Salary
$5,112.00 - $6,219.00 Monthly
Location
Oahu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
276256
Department
Department of Customer Services
Division
Motor Vehicles, Licensing and Permits
Opening Date
03/02/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Information
"Accelerate your career as a Supervising Drivers License Examiner I
and steer individuals toward their driving goals!"
The Department of Customer Servicesis hiring for a Supervising Driver License Examiner I position at the Pearl City Commercial Driver License (CDL) Office. This position is responsible for the supervision of the CDL program, supervising the driver license activities of the commercial driver license examiners and clerks located at the commercial driver license stations.
What You Will Do
Section Leadership & Workforce Management: Direct and supervise staff; assign and schedule work; set performance standards; evaluate employees; oversee training programs; manage personnel actions, discipline, grievances, and hiring participation.
Policy Interpretation, Compliance & Operational Oversight: Interpret and recommend changes to laws, rules, and regulations; develop and implement operational policies and procedures; ensure compliance with statutory requirements; represent the section in hearings and interagency meetings.
Commercial Driver Licensing Administration & Decision Authority: Interview and evaluate applicants; determine eligibility including medical fitness; approve, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses and permits; oversee examiner certification and testing standards; serve as records custodian and expert witness.
Public Relations, Reporting & Program Accountability: Resolve applicant concerns and complaints; respond to subpoenas and affidavits; prepare statistical reports; support budget planning; ensure transparency and accountability in CDL operations.
Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.*
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
Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.
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:
Three years of supervisory, driver training instructional, regulatory or related experience, including or supplemented by one year of experience in testing applicants for driver licenses for heavy or commercial vehicles.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
At the time of application:
Possession of a valid commercial drivers license Category A (CDL A) with all endorsements.
Verification Requirement: Please attach a copy of your valid CDL Category A license to your application (front and back); or mail in a photocopy of your drivers licenseby the closing date of the recruitmentto 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 for examiners of Category 4 and Commercial Driver's licenses must possess a good driving record, as evidenced by a certified traffic abstract with no moving violations within the past three (3) years; and a valid commercial driver's license Category A, for at least three years immediately preceding appointment. In addition, candidates must possess a valid commercial driver's license Category A with passenger endorsement.
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 vacancy 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.
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
01
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.
02
Commercial Driver License (CDL-A) Issuance Date On what date did you first obtain your CDL A license?
03
Supervisory, Driver Training, and 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.
04
Commercial/Heavy Vehicle Driver License Testing Experience Describe in full detail your experience in testing applicants for driver licenses for heavy or commercial vehicles.
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. If you have NO EXPERIENCE, indicate "None" or "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/