Driver License Examiner I - SR-16

Driver License Examiner I - SR-16

Salary

$52,656.00 Annually

Location

Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Kailua-Kona, HI

Job Type

Permanent & Temporary Positions

Job Number

2026-00124

Department

Finance

Division

Vehicle Registration and Licensing

Opening Date

08/09/2026

Closing Date

8/18/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

• Description
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Duties Summary

Administers written and visual acuity tests and conducts road performance tests to determine applicants eligibility for drivers license; scores written and visual acuity tests and issues and collects fees for driver license and instruction permits; and performs other related duties as required.

This level is distinguished by its responsibility for administering and scoring written and visual acuity tests and conducting road performance tests involving applicants for Type 1, 2, and 3 driver licenses.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Finance - Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division in Kailua-Kona.

Special Working Conditions: Working condition is considered hazardous due to the fact that a major portion of work hours is spent in road testing driver license applicants.

Examples of Duties

• Issues driver license application forms to applicants.

• Reviews driver license application forms; reviews documents such as power of attorney, birth certificate, court orders, medical evaluations, and traffic abstracts to determine whether applicant meets requirements for licensure.

• Issues written test forms to applicants and instructs applicants on test procedures; monitors testing; scores written tests and informs applicants of their scores; answers questions applicants may have.

• Administers vision, hearing, and road sign interpretation tests to applicants who pass written tests.

• Maintains applicant data in appropriate logs.

• Issues learners permit to applicants passing the written, hearing, vision, and road sign interpretation tests; collects fees for the permit.

• Explains to applicants the procedures and requirements for a road test and the ensuing driving course; conducts pre-trip inspection test to check the mechanical knowledge of the applicant and/or to check the vehicle to ensure that it is in safe operating condition; conducts basic control skills and road tests; passes or fails applicants according to driving skills demonstrated.

• Explains to applicants who fail road test the reasons for failure and instructs applicants on ways to improve driving skills, and procedures to follow for another road test.

• Issues driver license to applicants who attain passing scores for the various tests.

• Administers oath to applicants attesting to the truth of applications.

• Fingerprints applicants.

• Checks all applicants to determine whether they qualify for a Hawai'i license; conducts computer inquiries through national driver registers, e.g., Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS) and Commercial Driver License Information System (CDLIS).

• Assists applicants who are unable to understand the tests; conducts oral examinations for applicants unable to read or write

• Collects all monies received for each type of license issued and tallies each days receipts

• May supervise and participate in driver licensing activities at a sub-station involving applicants for Categories 1 through 3 driver licenses; instructs subordinates in office procedures, report preparation, and methods of driver license examining; answers licensing inquiries and complaints.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school, and
• two (2) years of supervisory, inspectional, driver training instructional, regulatory, or related experience which shall have included
• some public contact explaining rules and regulations, and
• shall be able to operate both a manual and an automatic transmission vehicle.

License/Certificate Requirements:

• possession of a valid State of Hawai'i Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license for three (3) years immediately preceding appointment at time of filing (you will be required to submit your valid drivers license at time of hire), and
• possession of a good driving record certified by a traffic abstract confirming no DUI convictions, license revocations, or suspensions for three (3) years preceding and no moving violations for one (1) year preceding. A current traffic abstract is valid for 30 days from date of issuance by the district court. (You will be required to submit your current traffic abstract at time of job interview.)

Note: Licenses and certificates must be maintained on a current basis.

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicants training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of: laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the licensing of commercial and/or motor vehicle drivers; the operation of vehicles on public streets and highways; hazards and safety precautions in operating a motor vehicle; operating procedures of a variety of motor vehicles; proper and safe driving techniques; safety features of motor vehicles; and basic principles and practices of test administration.

Ability to: deal tactfully and effectively with the public; conduct and evaluate the driving performance of applicants; act quickly and calmly in emergencies; understand and apply provisions of the laws, ordinances, and regulations, and general principles of traffic and highway safety; give oral instructions; and operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer and various software applications.

Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Benefits of County Employment: The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire - up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire - up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Supplemental Information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

• an official college transcript,
• a valid drivers license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

Veterans applying for veterans preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

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You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/countyhawaii

E-mail: jobs@hawaiicounty.gov

Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with a maximum accumulation of 90 working days.
• Sick Leave: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County provides a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: Scholarship program for employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning, subject to eligibility requirements and reimbursement limits.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
• Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan covered under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. It provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. For more information visit https://ers.ehawaii.gov
• Deferred Compensation: Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Eligible employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for their portion of insurance premiums, qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:
• Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• Prescription Drug Plan

These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. For more information about current employee contribution rates and plans see the EUTF website (https://eutf.hawaii.gov).

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The County offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, such as: Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.

01

REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The information provided to these Supplemental Questions may be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. Any information you submit may be verified.

When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking.

I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information.

02

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the closing date of the recruitment, unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. It is essential that you describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week, per work experience, will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information.

03

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HiSET)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have two (2) years of supervisory, inspectional, driver training instructional, regulatory, or related experience?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "Yes" to question #4, please describe your work experience. Treat each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information:

A. Employers name

B. Your job title

C. Employment dates (from month/day/year to month/day/year)

D. Hours worked per week

E. Provide a description of your supervisory duties and responsibilities. Include your role as a supervisor, number of employees supervised along with their job titles. If you have no supervisory experience, list "no supervisory experience."

F. Provide a description of the kind of inspections you performed. Include the purpose, outcome, and action taken based on the outcome of the inspection. If you have no inspection work experience, enter "no inspection experience."

G. Provide a list with description on the types of driver training instruction you conducted. Include the number of students, number of hours per training, and the frequency of instruction. If you have no driver training instruction experience, enter "no driver training instruction experience."

H. Provide a description of the kind of regulatory work you performed. Include your role, the regulation/law followed, the decisions made and actions taken as a result of your regulatory work. If you have no regulatory work experience, enter "no regulatory work experience."

I. The percentage of time you spent performing this work.

If you answered "No," enter N/A.

Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:

• See above
• Refer to resume
• See attached

06

Do you have some public contact explaining rules and regulations?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "Yes" to question #6, please describe your work experience. Treat each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information:

A. Employers name

B. Your job title

C. Employment dates (from month/day/year to month/day/year)

D. Hours worked per week

E. Provide a description of your public contact experience. Include the frequency, the rules and regulations you explained and your audience

F. The percentage of time you spent performing this work.

If you answered "No," enter N/A.

Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:

• See above
• Refer to resume
• See attached

08

Are you able to operate an automatic transmission vehicle?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able to operate a manual transmission vehicle?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have a good driving record? At the time of the job interview, you will be required to submit a current traffic abstract confirming no DUI convictions, license revocations or suspensions for three (3) years preceding and no moving violations for one (1) year preceding. A current traffic abstract is valid for 30 days from date of issuance by the district court.

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have a valid State of Hawai`i drivers license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable drivers license for three (3) years immediately preceding appointment at the time of filing? (You will be required to submit your valid drivers license at time of hire.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of Hawai`i

Address Department of Human Resources

101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2

Hilo, Hawaii, 96720

Phone 808-961-8361

Website http://jobs.hawaiicounty.gov