About Us:
Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio’s motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.
What You’ll Do as a CDL Field Representative:
Ohio Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Motor Vehicle/District 6 Alum Creek
Work Hours: Monday thru Friday (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Saturday (8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) (WORK HOURS & DAYS OFF WILL VARY)
Report in location: 1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, 43209
Within assigned Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) District, monitors & evaluates third party Commercial Driver License (CDL) testing locations by conducting onsite visits (e.g., ensure testing site’s policies & procedures are consistent with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act (FMSCA), Ohio Revised Code (ORC) &/or Ohio Administrative Code (OAC); confirm credentials & insurance coverage; conducts ride-along with third party vendor to ensure CDL testing is being administered in compliance with applicable federal &/or state procedures & statutes; etc.); Prepares detailed report summarizing findings & recommends corrective action as needed; Keeps abreast of any changes in motor vehicle laws & division policies & procedures; Assists in training new third party examiners by conducting technical & instructional training.
Conducts & scores CDL skills & maneuverability examination (e.g., determines the appropriate examination to be administered; administers pre-trip inspection to determine whether applicant knows vehicle is safe to drive; administers basic control skills test; scores examination to determine whether applicant has passed &/or failed; etc.) as outlined in the commercial driver license examiner manual; Administers & scores various examinations (e.g., written, oral, interpreter, video, vision, &/or other special BMV examinations, etc.) for all types of licenses & issues medical paperwork to applicants who fail vision exam; Tests &/or screens applicants for disabilities &/or medical problems & determines whether or not restrictions should be placed on applicants license; Conducts & scores driving skills &/or maneuverab ility examinations (e.g., conducts vehicle inspections; scores examination to determine whether applicant has passed &/or failed; etc.) as outlined in the driver license examiner manual.
Performs all necessary desk duties (e.g., provides information concerning licensing & examination procedures to applicants; evaluates applicant information &/or documentation for all types of driver licenses; operates computer to schedule appointments; etc.); Performs all routine operations of one or multi-person examining stations as assigned (e.g., prepares, checks & submits all station reports; periodically reviews manuals to ensure they are current; opens & closes office; ensures examination papers are secure; periodically checks testing forms for uniformity of grading; checks station files for accuracy & disposes of outdated reports &/or materials; etc.).
Determines when examinations should be cancelled due to weather conditions; Sets up, tears down & maintains maneuverability examination sites; Performs other duties as assigned (e.g., maintains office & facility site; maintains cleanliness of state owned vehicles & reports needed maintenance; answers phones; orders needed supplies &/or equipment; etc.).
What’s in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Qualifications
Formal education in arithmetic that includes calculating fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading, writing & speaking English; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in human/public relations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in operation of a personal computer; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in typing or word processing; successful completion of driver education & safety course &/or defensive driving course, instructor training course, driver license examiner course or any other related driver training course; valid Class “A” Commercial Driver License.