Driver License Examiner Assistant (Lancaster East) New Position Available In Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Driver License Examiner Assistant (Lancaster East)

Salary
$42,437.00 – $63,343.00 Annually
Location Lancaster County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number

CS-2025-27518-71039

Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Drvr Lcnsng
Opening Date
06/13/2025
Closing Date
6/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Max Number of Applicants
30
Job Code
71039
Position Number
50569678
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
G1
Pay Group
ST04
Bureau / Division Code
00087200
Bureau / Division
TR Bureau of Driver Licensing
Worksite Address
2090 Lincoln Highway East
City
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17602
Contact Email
ra-pddotcentraljobs@pa.gov

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
THE

POSITION

NOTE:

This posting will close on JUNE 22, 2025 or after 30 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
The Department of Transportation is actively looking to hire a Driver License Examiner Assistant in Lancaster County. This vital position functions as a PennDOT Driver License Examiner, contributing significantly to the enhancement of highway safety. The role involves assisting with customer interactions at the Driver License Center, where a key responsibility includes the thorough examination of identity documents. This critical task is essential in the fight against identity theft and fraud, ensuring that the integrity of the licensing process is upheld. If you are interested in making a meaningful impact in your community and supporting safe driving practices, consider applying for this position today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Driver’s License Examiner Assistant operates within a Driver License Center, where they facilitate driver licensing and related services for the public. This role entails professionally welcoming customers, verifying applicant identification, assisting with the completion of application forms, and inputting data into online driver license application systems. The assistant also provides relevant forms and informational brochures tailored to the specific needs of customers. Additionally, they administer standardized knowledge tests to assess applicants’ comprehension of motor vehicle regulations, driving laws, and traffic control devices, while conducting vision screenings using a telebinocular instrument to evaluate visual acuity for all applicants. In this position, the assistant is responsible for entering test results and customer applications into online software systems via a PC terminal. They independently address inquiries and concerns from the public, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the services offered and the requirements for each, including the criteria for obtaining REAL ID and non-REAL ID products. The assistant provides guidance on various services, such as driver’s license or identification card renewals, duplicates, out-of-state transfers, motorcycle licenses, and commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), ensuring familiarity with the associated restrictions and endorsements. Upon request, they generate Restoration Requirements Letters for customers who visit in person. Moreover, the assistant ensures the correct application of fee waiver codes and maintains proper documentation whenever a fee waiver is necessary for processing customer transactions, adhering to all Fee Waiver Guidelines. They strictly follow the Driver and Vehicle Services Customer Service Policy and ensure compliance with all REAL ID regulations. Additionally, they issue and scan the Non-Native Born US Citizen/Non-US Citizen Courtesy Form, providing essential information as required.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Tuesday – Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Overtime and travel as required

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary:

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year of experience obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public.

Other Requirements:

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You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

This position requires the selected candidate to undergo and pass a Fingerprint and Name-Based Criminal History Check prior to employment.
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
How to

Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.