DPS - DLD - Hourly License Specialist - Field Ops

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=106911andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionTHIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT THE SPRING MEGA CENTER OFFICE.Weekend work may be required, on occasion.This position is for an extended hours facility. Work schedules begin as early as 7:00am and may end as late as 8:00pm.License Specialists will be required to wear a body-worn camera during all work hours. PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicantand GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs moderately complex (journey-level) licensing and permitting work. Work involves receiving and reviewing license and permit applications; ensuring compliance with applicable policies, administrative codes, and statutes; communicating with external and internal customers; and approving license and permit applications. Answers general information questions pertaining to driver license laws and driver licensing procedures, safety responsibility laws and procedures, other Department services and services available at other state agencies, and traffic laws. Administers driver license tests. Receives and responds to telephone inquiries from the general public. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC\_AdministrativeSupport.pdfApplicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:Meets and deals with the general public in professional and courteous manner; answers general questions pertaining to applications for various types of driver licenses and identification cards, questions pertaining to traffic laws, driver license, commercial driver license, and safety responsibility laws, driver education, driver improvement, insurance requirements, voter's registration, organ donation, Department employment, and other Department and state agency services. Receives and reviews license and permit applications, revisions, and renewals. Determines the legal needs and requirements of driver license and identification card applicants. Screens application forms to ensure applicant qualification. Makes and properly interprets National Driver Records (NDR), Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS), and Commercial Driver License Information System (CDLIS), Systematic Alien Verification of Entitlement (SAVE) and other external system inquiries to determine applicants' eligibility for licensing. Inputs license and permit applications, payments, and required technical data for licenses and permits into appropriate computer applications, databases, and systems. Collects appropriate license fees and prepares receipts; ensures and accepts accountability that monies received balance with receipts issued; captures photograph of applicants, their signatures, and their fingerprints. Issues licenses and permits, collects licenses and reimburses fees to denied applican s. Checks accuracy of original, renewal, and duplicate license applications, driver education certificates, school attendance forms, insurance documents, registrations, and notarizes forms; ensures source document data input to basic state records is correct to prevent future master record changes; and verifies and scrutinizes documents presented for authenticity. Advises applicants of suspensions, cancellations and revocations, and advises how to qualify. May administer oral, written, or other tests to license and permit applicants. May interpret for foreign language speaking applicants. Schedules applicants for driving tests. Operates automated testing machines to measure driver license applicants' knowledge of traffic laws and driving practices. Provides administrative and technical assistance related to license and permit requirements to the general public, agency staff, and government and elected officials; answers questions and explains licensing and permit requirements; and supplies information regarding license and permit processing, policies, and procedures. May provide information and testimony for the Department in administrative, driver improvement, safety responsibility, and judicial hearings as necessary in prosecution of criminal cases and administrative hearings. Screens application forms to ensure applicant qualification. Approves applications for licenses and permits based on state regulations, administrative codes, and agency policies and procedures; administer oaths as necessary. May administer road skills (drive test) examinations. [Must have a valid State of Texas driver license or approved waiver to perform this duty with a valid driver license from state of residence.] May travel as required to work in other Driver License Offices and/or to and from Headquarters for training. May be required to provide own transportation. May set up, close, and program office machines in preparation or close of days activities. May make minor repairs to testin