Driver License Examiner

Job ID: 34085
Agency: Public Safety
Location: Aberdeen, SD
Salary: $19.70 hourly
Pay Grade: E
Closing Date: 12/22/2025
Note: This position is located at the Aberdeen Exam Station, 2729 SD Highway 12, Aberdeen, SD 57401.

Position Overview: This full?time Driver License Examiner position with the Department of Public Safety involves substantial public interaction under potentially stressful conditions. You will treat the public professionally and courteously and work with a diverse group of people. The role also involves handling sensitive materials.

Schedule: 40 hours per week (typically four ten?hour days). Work days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The position may require travel to other locations, potentially extending to up to four days a week.

Responsibilities

• Process license and identification card applications. Compute and accept fees. Issue receipts and maintain transaction records.
• Administer eye examinations, written exams, and drive/skills tests to ensure that only qualified South Dakota residents are issued a license.
• Provide assistance and information to the public and other agencies through direct, telephone, and mail contact.
• Fill in and verify data on license and identification card application forms. Enter information, compile and tabulate data, and verify accuracy.
• Count and balance cash, credit cards, and check payments. Reconcile payments and correct errors.
• Travel occasionally and lift equipment up to approximately 50 lb.
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

A high school diploma is preferred.

Knowledge Of

• South Dakota drivers manual requirements pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles;
• Motor vehicle operation;
• Computers.
  

Skill To

• Operate a motor vehicle.
  

Ability To

• Read and understand complex information and explain it in common terms;
• Communicate information clearly and concisely;
• Communicate information relating to state laws, policies, and procedures;
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public;
• Administer examinations;
• Establish applicant identity and eligibility for ID card, permit, or driver license; issue ID cards and licenses to qualified citizens;
• Multi?task diverse and complex activities;
• Maintain train of thought despite frequent interruptions;
• Lift and carry approximately 50 lb or more in and out of vehicles and up and down stairs;
• Objectively grade an applicants driving ability;
• Conduct assigned duties in a uniform and standardized manner;
• Operate computers, cameras, printers, and license processing equipment.
  

Licenses And Certifications

Valid driver license.

Travel

Travel to other exam station locations and be away from home for one or more days each week.

Additional Requirements

To be considered, please attach your resume. 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.

If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I?9. The State of South Dakota uses E?Verify.

Benefits include $0 premium employee health insurance option, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. 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=318

Recruitment Office: South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148
Email: careers@state.sd.us

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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