Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
Front Line Manager Department of Motor Vehicles
JC-522050
- Front Line Manager
MANAGER I, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
$5,237.00 - $6,550.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date:
7/2/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties This position is located at the Placentia Industry Business Center in Placentia. This Limited Term position may be extended to 24 months and may become Permanent. Under the general direction of the Administrative Manager, the incumbent plans, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of DMV employees performing vehicle registration, driver licensing, and related work; makes decisions on office problems ranging in difficulty level from average to the more complex issues requiring interpretation of the law and departmental policy; ensures staff follows office procedures, expectations, and processing laws; estimates volume, timing, and nature of future office workloads; plans and schedules the work of employees; selects, trains, and monitors employees; and evaluates employees performances. All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply. The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position. To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the "
EXAMINATION
(S)
OR JOB TITLE
(S)
FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING
" box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process. You will find additional information about the job in the . Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
$5,237.00 - $6,550.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of
Positions:
1
Work Location:
Orange County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Work Week:
Monday through Friday Department Information The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a recognized leader in public service and has existed for over 100 years. The DMV is responsible for registering approximately 36 million vehicles in California, and serving 34 million driver license and identification card holders, collecting over $14 billion in annual revenue. The DMV also maintains and oversees many other functions. The DMV provides quality licensing and motor vehicle-related services in its field offices located throughout California and online at www.dmv.ca.gov Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below . Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. Using the online application system as specified in this announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Advertisement may be used for subsequent vacancies within 180 days. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies. Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635)
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
