Driver Safety Examiner (Norristown)
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaTHE POSITION Would you like to play a key role in helping drivers make safer choices and improving road safety across the Commonwealth? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is excited to welcome a diligent Driver Safety Examiner who is motivated to make a real difference. This position offers the chance to guide drivers toward safer habits that help protect everyone on the road. Here, you will collaborate with a team that values accuracy, professionalism, and positive interactions every day. Apply today to begin a meaningful career where your work supports a safer future for Pennsylvania! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position focuses on guiding drivers through licensing requirements, evaluations, and corrective programs that support safe driving practices. As a Driver Safety Examiner, you will perform the following duties: Exam Administration: Administer Special Point Exams and follow all examination procedures and protocols Driver Counseling: Communicate with drivers about violations, sanctions, and ways to improve driving behavior Hearing Reviews: Conduct departmental hearings and probationary license reviews and determine appropriate actions Record Processing: Perform accurate data entry of hearing and exam results and issue driver license products when required Instruction Delivery: Teach Driver Improvement School courses in person and virtually, including reviewing materials and administering final exams Policy Awareness: Maintain a thorough understanding of the Vehicle Code, Title 75, as it relates to driver licensing code violations and penalties, as well as the PA Point System Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch. Some overnight travel may be required to locations throughout the Commonwealth. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Norristown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview . 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. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of experience in legal or law enforcement work, or work involving the interpretation and application of motor vehicle regulations ; or An equivalent combination of experience and training . Additional Requirements: This position requires possession of a valid PA Class C non-commercial driver's license. 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. Y…