HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.447 DMV SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE I 20220222PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.447
Class Specifications for the Class:
DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE (DMV)SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE I
SR-11, BU-03
Duties Summary:
Performs DMV work which includes independently processing applications for initial
registration and licensing of motor vehicles; processes applications and issues licenses for
businesses and bicycles; independently processes applications and issues initial, renewal,
and duplicate driver's and related licenses, permits, and civil identifications; reviews and
examines various supporting documents in connection therewith; and performs other
related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its primary responsibilities to independently perform a
variety of DMV work which includes , which includes independently processing applications
for initial registration and licensing of motor vehicles; independently processes applications
and issues licenses for business and bicycles; processes applications and issues initial,
renewal, and duplicate driver's and related licenses, permits, and civil identifications; all of
which require specialized and substantive knowledge of motor vehicle registration and driver
licensing practices, requirements, laws, rules, and regulations.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
Explains to applicants the procedural and legal requirements to obtain a State of
Hawaii Classes 1 through 4 driver license;
Processes applications and issues initial, renewal, and duplicate taxicab and pedicab
operator's licenses;
Advises applicants to procure, and subsequently reviews, necessary documents such
as birth certificates, baptismal certificates, proof of financial responsibility, divorce
decrees determining custody of minors, parental consent forms for minors, doctor's
reports, and various others, so as to comply with applicable provisions of statutes
and ordinances;
Determines and collects fees charged and issues temporary licenses valid for ninety
(90) days to applicants;
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Accounts for licenses issued daily;
Enters driver license information, queries, and purges the computer files;
Types and sends notices to applicants requesting clarification of information found
discrepant by the computer;
Prepares replies to various correspondence inquiries and court subpoenas;
Administers and corrects driver license tests, conducts eye examinations, books road
tests, fingerprints applicants;
Participates in motor vehicle control inspection license/permits issuance as
necessary;
Maintains files of license and permit applications;
Explains to applicants the procedural and legal requirements regarding registration
and licensing of motor vehicles, tipping fees, bus passes, certificates and licenses
issued by the Treasury section;
Refers to source materials and manuals to determine appropriate practice;
Examines registration and ownership certificates and/or other substantiating
evidence of motor vehicle ownership for adequacy;
Computes and prorates necessary weight taxes and fees and issues receipts and
certificates of registration and ownership;
Participates in motor vehicle re-registration activities collects taxes and fees when
required;
Assumes responsibility for revenues received;
Tallies and balances cash and all receipts; may prepare statistical reports for
transactions;
Keeps abreast of statutory licensing requirements;
Answers telephones and responds to written inquiries concerning licensing, motor
vehicle titling and registration;
Assists in performing over-the-counter and cashiering work involved with the titling
and registration of motor vehicles and financial transactions as needed; and
Performs other related duties as required.
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Knowledge of:
Laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, rules and regulations, fundamentals and
terminology relating to the issuance of State of Hawaii driver licenses and relating to motor
vehicle registration and title practices; purposes, uses and requirements of common legal
documents such as birth and baptismal certificates, proof of financial responsibility, divorce
decrees determining custody of minors, parental consent forms, affidavits, contracts, bills of
sale, powers of attorney, etc.; office practices and procedures; uses of a personal computer
and other standard office equipment.
Ability to:
Deal tactfully and effectively with the public; understand and apply pertinent laws,
ordinances, and regulations; keep records and maintain files; make arithmetic computations
and compare names, numbers, and other information accurately; operate a computer and
other office equipment.
This is an amendment and re-titling the specification for the class DIVISION OF
MOTOR VEHICLE (DMV)SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE I, which was approved as VEHICLE
REGISTRATION & LICENSING (VRL) SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE I on January 24, 2022, and
is to substituted for that specification.
Approved:February , 2022
(date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.447
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE (DMV)SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE I
SR-11, BU-03
Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school, and
one (1) year of clerical experience; and
one (1) year of work experience in motor vehicle registration, regulatory driver
licensing or similar activities.
Qualifying Clerical Experience:
Work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks and
demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures, and the ability to carry out
procedures in clerical work systems, and operate various kinds of office equipment including
computers, Microsoft Office, and other technologies.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
A. Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high
school diploma.
B.Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from
an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be
substituted up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits =
6 months).
C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited community
college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the
education requirement.
The following may be substituted for experience:
A.Successful completion of fifteen (15) semester credits of coursework with curriculum
in clerical/office support/business technology and leading towards a degree, diploma
or certificate from an accredited community college, business or technical school,
including courses in English, clerical/office procedures, and mathematics, may be
substituted up to two (2) years of the clerical work experience requirement (15
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semester credits = 6 months); this does not substitute for motor vehicle registration,
regulatory, licensing or related activities.
B.An Associate’s degree in Secretarial Science or Office, Administration and Technology
(OAT) from an accredited business school or community college may be substituted
for up to two (2) years of the clerical work experience requirement; this does not
substitute for motor vehicle registration, regulatory, licensing, or related activities.
C.A Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be
substituted for up to four (4) years of the clerical work experience requirement; this
does not substitute for motor vehicle registration, regulatory, licensing, or related
activities.
D.A Master’s or PhD degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be
substituted for one (1) year of the clerical work experience requirement.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be
conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the
minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained
independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered.
Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being
considered.
License Requirement:
Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be
established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent
experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.
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Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the
kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the
duties of the position to be filled.
Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition 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
Approved:February , 2022
(date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources