DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER I (SR-15) [5 vacancies] - 5201487-0

September 18, 2026

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The Department of Customer Services (CSD), Division of Motor Vehicles, is looking to fill five (5) Driver License Examiner I positions located at various driver licensing centers on the island of O'ahu. This position is responsible for administering written and visual acuity tests and conducting road performance tests to determine applicant eligibility for motor vehicle driver license categories 1 through 3.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Knowledge Testing & Eligibility

Determine applicant eligibility and administer written and oral driver license examinations, record results, and notify applicants of outcomes.

Vision & Physical Qualification

Conduct vision screenings and apply established standards to determine whether applicants are physically fit to operate a motor vehicle.

Road Test Administration

Inspect test vehicles, instruct applicants, observe driving performance, and make pass/fail determinations based on safety and regulatory criteria.

License Issuance & Verification

Issue driver licenses and permits by verifying identity, administering oaths, collecting fingerprints and fees, and validating out-of-state license eligibility.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visitinghttps://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Two (2) years of supervisory, driver training instructional, regulatory or related experience, including or supplemented by one (1) year of frequent public contact which involved explaining rules and regulations to others in determining their eligibility or non-eligibility for licenses, benefits or similar matters.

Must be able to:

Safely operate various types of motor vehicles during road performance tests while identifying hazards, applying proper driving techniques, and using vehicle safety features.
Evaluate applicant driving performance using established testing procedures and makes accurate pass/fail determinations, including acting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Understand, apply, and explain applicable motor vehicle laws, ordinances, regulations, and traffic safety principles to ensure consistent and legally defensible licensing decisions.
Communicate clearly and tactfully with the public by giving oral instructions, explaining test results, and maintaining control of the testing process and related records.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license (Type 3), at the time of application. The required driver's license must be maintained throughout the course of employment in the position.

Verification Requirement: Please attach a copy of your valid driver's license to your application; or mail in a photocopy of your driver's license by the closing date of the recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All documents must be legible in order to be given credit.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Candidates must possess a good driving record, as evidenced by a certified traffic abstract with no moving violations within the past three (3) years, in order to be appointed to positions in this class; and must possess an appropriate valid driver's license for at least three (3) years immediately preceding appointment.

Verification Requirement: At the time of interview, you must provide a current certified traffic abstract issued by the District Courts.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

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