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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT 405 DPD - DLD - Temporary - License Specialist II, REG OPS in HOUSTON, Texas

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00046221 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

* This is a temporary position that will end on August 31, 2025, or until available funding is depleted, whichever occurs first. 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 Permit 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://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en 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. 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 applicants. Checks accuracy of original, renewal, and duplicate license applications, driver education certificates, school attendance forms, insurance documents, registrations, and notarizes forms; ensures source d cument data input to basic state records is correct to prevent future master record changes; and verifies and scrutinizes documents presented for authenticity. 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. 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. 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 testing devices and other office equipment. Prepares, cleans, and maintains work area and testing devices daily. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.Perform other duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS: Education Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent OR must be currently enrolled in high school. Must meet minimum age requirement of seventeen (17) years of age. Experience Minimum of one (1) year of general office, volunteer, or customer service experience. Cash handling experience is preferred but not required. Must pass certification with 80% or better score to advance to License and Permit Specialist III. Licensure and/or Certification Valid Texas driver license required. If hired with a valid out of state driver license, a Texas license must be obtained within ninety (90) days of moving to Texas. If moving within the state of Texas, a valid Texas license must be obtained within thirty (30) days.Regulatory Knowledge Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures. Interpersonal Skills Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Organizational and Prioritization Skills Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism. Presentation/Communication Skills Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals. Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems. Technology (computers/hard

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