Departmental Manager 13 - Driver Testing Unit - Full-time

About the Department

POSITION DUTIES - To provide management and supervision to the staff of the Driver Testing Section, and to provide oversight and direction for the department’s driver skills testing program, including the authorization, certification, compliance and oversight of automobile, motorcycle and commercial driver license skills testing businesses and examiners. The Driver Testing Section is responsible for the management and administration of statewide programs that enhance the safety of skills testing applicants, novice drivers and experienced drivers as they participate in skills testing to obtain an operator’s license, commercial driver license or motorcycle endorsement, as well as skills testing performance evaluations to ensure they are capable of safely operating commercial motor vehicles, automobiles and motorcycles. Position participates in legislative analysis as needed, including drafting legislation. Directs special projects and functions as the expert and resource person to department staff, the driver testing and training communities and the public on driver skills testing issues.  

APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is Full-Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state. 

MDOSJOBS

Position Duties

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience 
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Minimum Qualifications

Alternate Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in any major AND 2 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 level or above experience OR 2 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 level experience OR 1 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience.

High School diploma or GED AND 4 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11 level or above experience OR 4 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience OR 3 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience.

 

Other Qualifications
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; Including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. 

You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. 

Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment.  Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal records will be checked.  Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.

Positing requires possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license in accordance with the department's driving record standard.