Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGEJob ID: 31032
Agency: Department of Public Safety
Location:StatewideSalary: $25.99 to $30.93 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: I
Closing Date: 04/18/2025
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Public Safety. For more information on the Department of Public Safety, please visit https://dps.sd.gov/ .
This position oversees most aspects the CDL Program within Driver Licensing. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Commercial Licensing requirements in SD Statutes as well as Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations. This position requires the ability to pivot directions during frequent interruptions from Driver Licensing employees, 3rd Party Commercial Driver Licensing Examiners, 3rd Party Commercial Testers/Organizations, general public inquiries. and other state and federal partners. This position is responsible for hiring, training and providing work direction for roughly 25 3rd party CDL drive test Examiners and their companies across the state . Examples of a few duties the Auditor oversees is: Reviewing all data of drive tests, co-scoring CDL drive tests, CDL distance testing observations, performing audits of files of the testers, and reviewing pass/fail records of all testers. The Auditor is also required to provide CDL training to all Driver Licensing Personnel and 3rd Party drive test Examiners. The ideal candidate will also be able to create partnerships and outreach for the Department to provide Group Testing events to the public.
This position is an hourly position but requires the ability to travel and the ability to be available to the agency, department and 3rd Party Commercial Driver Licensing Examiners at all times. This position requires frequent travel across the state, and out of to conferences and committee meetings.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a commercial drivers license class A within 6 months of hire.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: High School diploma
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- read and understand complex information and explain that information in common terms;
- communicate information clearly and concisely;
- communicate information relating to state laws, policies, and procedures;
- deal tactfully and courteously with the public;
- perform well under pressure;
- maintain train of thought despite frequent interruptions;
- conduct assigned duties in a uniform and standardized manner;
- operate computers, programs in a efficient.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1F4
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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