Driver License Examiner

• Lancaster East Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $49,948.00
• $75,298.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Lancaster 2090 Lincoln Highway East (Show on map) Sep 21, 2026 Salary $49,948.00
• $75,298.

00 Annually Location Lancaster County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-58917-71040

Department Department of Transportation Division TR Drvr Lcnsng Opening Date 09/21/2026 Closing Date 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 71040 Position Number 50569680 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit G1 Pay Group ST05 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

THE POSITION

Take on a role that strengthens public safety and supports responsible driving across the region. As a Driver License Examiner with the Department of Transportation, you will evaluate applicants and help prevent identity fraud. This position places you at the center of customer service and roadway safety efforts. Be part of a team committed to professionalism, accuracy, and public trust.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports highway safety by conducting driver examinations and assisting customers at the Driver License Center. As a Driver License Examiner, you will perform the following duties:

Applicant Evaluation:

Determine driver qualifications and verify vehicle safety conditions before testing

Knowledge Testing:

Administer written examinations and ensure applicants understand traffic laws and signs

Skills Testing:

Conduct pre-trip, maneuvering, and road tests according to Department standards

Document Review:

Examine identity documents for authenticity and identify possible fraud concerns

System Verification:

Access databases to confirm identity, eligibility, and document legitimacy

Customer Processing:

Issue licenses, process applications, and explain requirements for various license types Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 80 hours bi-weekly

Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Tuesday

• Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Overtime and travel as needed

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 as a Driver License Examiner Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

Two years of experience obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public.

Special Requirements:

All positions require an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver's License or equivalent and twenty-one years of age at the time of application.

All positions require no suspensions or revocations of a driver's license during the five year period immediately preceding employment.

All employees in this job hired after February 28, 2022, are required to obtain an active unrestricted Class M driver's license within the first six months of employment or before the end of the probationary period and maintain it during employment.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

This position requires the selected candidate to undergo and pass a Fingerprint and Name-Based Criminal History Check prior to employment. 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.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. 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.