Working Title: Driver Exam Program Manager

Job Class: Driver & Vehicle Services Program Supervisor

Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Job ID : 83682

• Location : Twin Cities Area

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and class). Eligible bidders should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing dama.abuta@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 2/5/25

• Date Posted : 01/30/2025

• Closing Date : 02/19/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MMA

• Division/Unit : Driver & Vehicle Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/ 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $33.61 - $48.66 / hourly; $70,177 - $101,602 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position has the administrative responsibility to manage the examining functions of driver’s licensing, including commercial driver’s licenses and field supervision. The position oversees regulation of driver training schools and administration and auditing of the third party testing program. Driver exam staff who report to this position also inspect licensed motor vehicle dealers and salvage and reconstructed motor vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of direct supervisor experience that includes setting employee performance standards; ensuring that employees are recognized for their achievements; and holding employees accountable for their ability to perform job responsibilities.

• Experience managing day-today operations; planning, organizing and directing work and staff.

• Experience partnering with subject-matter experts and working with a variety of teams.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work with other state and federal agencies, stakeholders, industry and community partners.

• Proficiency in reviewing and monitoring reports, proficiency in the use of Excel to create reports.

• The ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the development and implementation of Minnesota rules, state statutes, policies and procedures, and grant management.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

• Criminal history

• Reference check

• Fingerprinting check (REAL and MNJIS/CJIS))

• US citizenship check (EDL)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.