APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$38,899.44 to
$57,190.32
PAY GRADE: 31
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Program Officers administer a program or major component of a program by planning, coordinating and managing services and activities in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and established program performance standards and objectives.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position is located in our Donovan (CDL) office within the DMV Field Services Division.
Incumbent is responsible for the effective management and administration of the Commercial Driver License (CDL) Third Party program. Incumbent must plan, coordinate, and direct classroom and field instructions for certification of CDL State examiners and Third Party Certifiers to ensure proper training and uniformity in administering and scoring CDL and non-CDL skills test to all applicants. Incumbent will be responsible for conducting full certification academies (40 classroom hours training) and annual recertification training; ensures the CDL testing and licensing program meets Federal and State laws; provide information and interpretation of the program and its rules and regulations to department staff, Third Party companies and schools, and the general public to ensure their understanding and compliance. Incumbent will be required to monitor program operations through on-site visits, conduct audit inspections, initiates reports, and maintains records.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university in public administration or a related field; OR graduation from high school or the equivalent and four years of previous experience either performing or assisting in the planning, coordinating or administering of a program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Travel 10% of the time.
Work a variable work schedule.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Additional Position Criteria
Federal Regulation 49 CFR 384.228 identifies the Department of Motor Vehicles, Field Services Division, as a CDL testing program and shall not employ a person with any felony conviction within the last 10 years or convictions of any fraudulent activities.
The Examination
If there are five or fewer qualified applicants, the exam will consist of an application evaluation. (This statement does not apply for Until Recruitment Needs are Satisfied (URS) announcements).
PROGRAM OFFICER I (07.649) Written Exam
The exam will consist of a written weighted 100%.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.
The following are the number of questions and the category:
22 - Written Communications
31 - Logic and Reasoning
13 - Interpersonal
24 - Work Organization
10 - Bookkeeping and Purchasing
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Describe your training experience in an adult education environment.
2) Describe your experience in developing an adult curriculum.
3) Describe your experience implementing new programs and lesson plans.
4) Describe the techniques you would use in delivering subject matter material in an adult education setting.
5) Describe your experience and provide an example of handling complaints from the general public or customers.
6) Identify and provide an example of your experience, years and knowledge assisting in administering a Commercial Driver License program.
7) Do you have experience in the processes of the Commercial Drivers License program and have experience administering DMV programs, i.e. driver licensing, titling and registration?
Please explain. PLEASE NOTE: To receive credit for this experience it must be reflected in your employment history where gained.
