State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Motor Vehicle Operator License Agent (4610PS)

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$30.86-$38.54 Hourly / $2,468.28-$3,083.19 BiWeekly /
$64,422.00-$80,471.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Motor Vehicles, Branch Operations this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the administration of motor vehicle operator licenses and licensing and regulation of commercial and secondary driving school functions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Motor Vehicle Agent Supervisor or other employee of higher grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Conducts a variety of examinations including written, oral, eyesight and road driving skills at departmental offices or other designated locations; 
  • Scores examinations, notifies applicants of examination results; 
  • Answers questions about motor vehicle laws, regulations, policies and procedures from applicants and/or other members of the public; 
  • Maintains records of examination results; 
  • Prepares reports of activities as necessary; 
  • Performs safety check of vehicles; 
  • Notifies vehicle owner of any problems observed; 
  • Reviews and approves all documents required for those individuals applying for licensure to operate a driving school; 
  • Inspects driving school facilities for initial approval and on an ongoing basis; 
  • Inspects driver training vehicles; 
  • Certifies driving school instructors initially and on an ongoing basis; 
  • Monitors classroom and behind the wheel training given to students; 
  • Monitors insurance status of driving schools and reports violations to appropriate agency authority; 
  • Applies enforcement actions as directed in all areas relating to Motor Vehicle law and/or regulatory violations encountered relevant to driving school operation; 
  • May perform vehicle safety inspections; 
  • May address driving school classes about topics such as motor vehicle safety, safe driving and motor vehicle laws and regulations; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • parts, equipment and mechanical operation of motor vehicles; 
    • safe driving and vehicle safety techniques and standards; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • administer and evaluate a variety of examinations; 
    • deal effectively with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in the field of education, training or other academic instruction, law enforcement or business providing instruction, handling customer complaints and resolving customer relations problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in the field of education, law enforcement, communications or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.
  • Graduation from an accredited vocational technical school specializing in automotive mechanical repairs may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • At the time of appointment incumbents must also possess, and during the course of employment maintain, a motor vehicle driving record satisfactory to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must be in good health and must have and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity to effectively perform the duties of the class. 
  • Incumbents must maintain physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. 
  • Considerable physical exertion may be required. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some degree of injury from conducting road tests and moderately disagreeable conditions encountered working outdoors.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement's compensation guidelines.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(09)-PROTECT SERV (NP-5)

EEO

(3)-Technician

SALARY INFORMATION

PS 10

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. 

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the Motor Vehicle Operator License Agent in Salary Group PS 10 effective October 7, 2022. (Revised to modify Special Requirements, modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-257

EFFECTIVE DATE

10/11/2023
CLASS: 4610PS; EST: 7/28/2000; REV: 10/25/2023;