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Home My WebLink About6.285 DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER II 20241010PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.285 Class Specifications for the Class: DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER II SR-17, BU-03 Duties Summary: Administers written and visual acuity tests and conducts road performance tests to determine applicant's eligibility for all types of drivers' licenses but primarily for Category 4 and commercial driver license Category A through C and applicable endorsements; participates in motor vehicle driver licensing activities involving applications for license Category 1 through 3; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility to administer written and visual acuity tests and conducts road performance tests to determine applicant's eligibility for all types of driver licenses, but primarily for Category 4 and commercial driver license Category A through C and applicable endorsements. 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). Conducts pre-trip, skill, and road performance tests to determine an applicant's eligibility for all types of drivers' licenses but primarily for Category 4 and commercial driver license Category A through C and applicable endorsements; Checks current license together with appropriate Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification card to ensure that applicant is qualified for a permit; Issues learners' permits to applicants possessing the necessary licenses, DOT medical certification card and proper vision; Explains to applicants the procedures and requirements for a road test and the ensuing driver course; Passes or fails applicant based upon applicant's overall performance on the pre-trip, skill and road tests; Issues the licenses to applicants who pass the various tests; PART I DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER II 2 6.285 Explains to failing applicants the reason for failure, how to improve their driving skills, and procedures for rescheduling skill test; Checks personnel driving common carrier vehicles for possession of DOT medical certificates and drivers' licenses; May supervise and participate in driver licensing activities involving applications for Category 1 through 3 driver licenses; Assists in instructing office procedures, report preparation, and methods of driver license examining; Answers licensing inquiries and complaints; Assists driver license counter service; and Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: Laws, ordinances, rules and regulations governing the licensing of motor vehicle operators and operation of motor vehicles on streets and highways; hazards and safety precautions in operating such vehicles; State and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the common carriers of passengers and their operations, personnel and facilities, mechanical functioning of motor vehicle safety devices and equipment on motor vehicles; motor vehicle safety test equipment; inspectional methods and techniques. Ability to: Operate a vehicle in the category for which a road performance test is given; evaluate the driving performance laws, rules and regulations; read and understand written material; prepare clear and concise reports; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; give oral instructions; operate a personal computer. This is an amendment to the specification for the class, DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER II,which was approved as DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER AND INSPECTOR on March 12, 1981, amended November 15, 1991, amended and retitled on April 10, 2019, amended on October 15, 2020, March 11, 2021, November 22, 2022, and May 29, 2024, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: August 26, 2024 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.285 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER II SR-17, BU-03 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and: • Two (2) years of work experience which involved explaining rules and regulations to others to determine their eligibility or non-eligibility for licenses, benefits, or similar matters; and • One and one half (1 ½) years of work experience that includes one or more of the following: supervisory duties, inspectional tasks, driver training instruction, regulatory responsibilities, or road safety enforcement. Substitution 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 for 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 semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in business or public administration, criminal justice, legal studies, human resources management, education, or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). B. An Associate’s degree in business or public administration, criminal justice, legal studies, human resources management, education, or related field from an accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of the work experience requirement. PART II DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER II 2 6.285 C. A Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, criminal justice, legal studies, human resources management, education, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the work experience requirement. D. A Master’s or PhD degree in business or public administration, criminal justice, legal studies, human resources management, education, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the 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 human resources 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. Special Requirement: 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, which must be presented at time of interview. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualifications for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that they have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered. License Requirement: Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A and current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate. Prior to completion of probation, must possess a valid CDL Class A with Passenger (P), School Bus (S), and Tanker (N) endorsements and successful completion of a recognized certified CDL Examiner’s training course. 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. PART II DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER II 3 6.285 Departments/Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they which to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. Test: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Special Working Conditions: The working condition is considered hazardous due to the fact that a major portion of work hours is spent in road testing driver license applicants. 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 This is an amendment to the specification for the class, DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER II, which was approved as DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER AND INSPECTOR on March 12, 1981, amended November 15, 1991, amended and retitled on April 10, 2019, amended on October 15, 2020, March 11, 2021, November 22, 2022, and May 29, 2024, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: October 10, 2024 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources