What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver License Examiner II - SR-17 position at Hawaii County, HI?
Salary : $52,908.00 - $78,312.00 Annually
Location : Future vacancies with immediate vacancies in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, HI
Job Type : Permanent & Temporary Positions
Job Number : 2025-00027
Department : Finance
Division : Vehicle Registration and Licensing
Opening Date : 02 / 23 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Hawaii
Duties Summary
Administers written and visual acuity tests and conducts road performance tests to determine applicant's eligibility for driver's license; scores written and visual acuity tests and issues and collects fees for driver license and instruction permits; and performs other related duties as required.
This level is distinguished by its responsibility for administering and scoring written and visual acuity tests and conducting road performance tests involving applicants for all categories of, but primarily Type 4 through CDL driver licenses.
There are two (2) immediate vacancies with the Department of Finance - Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division :
- one (1) permanent full-time vacancy in Hilo.
- one (1) permanent full-time vacancy in Kailua-Kona.
May be eligible to receive $5,000 Recruitment Incentive. Conditions apply. (Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)
Special Working Conditions : working condition is considered hazardous due to the fact that a major portion of work hours is spent in road testing driver license applicants.
The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.
Examples of Duties
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience :
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to :
Note : Possession of "P" endorsement with no vehicle restriction (exemption given for "M" restriction) is required prior to completion of probation. Licenses and certificates must be maintained on a current basis.
Examination : All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.
Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s) / certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.
Note : In-person interviews and / or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department / agency. If in-person interviews and / or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department / agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.
Knowledge of : laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the licensing of commercial and / or motor vehicle drivers; the operation of vehicles on public streets and highways; hazards and safety precautions in operating a motor vehicle; operating procedures of a variety of motor vehicles; proper and safe driving techniques; safety features of motor vehicles; and basic principles and practices of test administration.
Grade II only : laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the operation of buses designed to carry 16 or more passengers including driver, heavy trucks, straight vehicles, tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, and vehicles used to transport hazardous materials in quantities requiring placarding on streets and highways; and operating procedures, hazards and safety precautions pertaining to the operation of such vehicles.
Ability to : deal tactfully and effectively with the public; conduct and evaluate the driving performance of applicants; act quickly and calmly in emergencies; understand and apply provisions of the laws, ordinances, and regulations, and general principles of traffic and highway safety; give oral instructions; and operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer and various software applications.
Physical Requirements : Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping : Light
Benefits of County employment : The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and / or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.
Supplemental Information
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application,if required :
Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS :
Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV.
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You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.
Benefits of County employment : The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
Vacation : Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with a maximum accumulation of 90 working days.
Sick Leave : Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.
Holidays : The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development : The County provides a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program : Scholarship program for employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning, subject to eligibility requirements and reimbursement limits.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program : A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit
Retirement Plan : The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan covered under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. It provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. For more information visit
Deferred Compensation : Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.
Flexible Spending Plan : Eligible employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for their portion of insurance premiums, qualified dependent care and / or medical expenses.
Health Benefit Plans : The County of Hawai'i offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees :
Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
Vision Plan
Dental Plan
Prescription Drug Plan
These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. For more information about current employee contribution rates and plans see the EUTF website ().
Group Life Insurance : The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves : You may be eligible for other leaves, such as : Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty.
All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and / or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The information provided to these Supplemental Questions may be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and / or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. Any information you submit may be verified.
When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking.
I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the closing date of the recruitment, unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. It is essential that you describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Note : Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example : Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week, per work experience, will not be credited. Example : Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HISET)?
Do you have two (2) years of supervisory, inspectional, driver training instructional, regulatory, or related experience?
If you answered "Yes" to question #4, in which of the following areas do you have work experience? Select all that apply.
If you selected "Other related experience" - specify below, note your related experience. If not applicable, enter N / A.
For each response marked in question #5, please describe where you gained your experience. Treat each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information :
A. Employer's name
B. Your job title
C. Employment dates (from month / day / year to month / day / year)
D. Hours worked per week
E. Provide a description of your supervisory duties and responsibilities. Include your role as a supervisor, number of employees supervised along with their job titles. If you have no supervisory experience, list "no supervisory experience."
F. Provide a description of the kind of inspections you performed. Include the purpose, outcome, and action taken based on the outcome of the inspection. If you have no inspection work experience, enter "no inspection experience."
G. Provide a list with description on the types of driver training instruction you conducted. Include the number of students, number of hours per training, and the frequency of instruction. If you have no driver training instruction experience, enter "no driver training instruction experience."
H. Provide a description of the kind of regulatory work you performed. Include your role, the regulation / law followed, the decisions made and actions taken as a result of your regulatory work. If you have no regulatory work experience, enter "no regulatory work experience."
I. The percentage of time you spent performing this work.
If you answered "No," enter N / A.
Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses :
If you answered "Yes" to question #4, did it include some public contact explaining rules and regulations?
If you answered "Yes" to question #8, please describe your work experience. Treat each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information :
A. Employer's name
B. Your job title
C. Employment dates (from month / day / year to month / day / year)
D. Hours worked per week
E. Provide a description of your public contact experience. Include the frequency, the rules and regulations you explained, and your audience.
F. The percentage of time you spent performing this work.
If you answered "No," enter N / A.
Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses :
Do you have a valid State of Hawai'i Commercial Driver License (Class A)?
Applicants with an out-of-state CDL must transfer it to a Hawai'i issued CDL by the time of appointment.)
If you answered "Yes" to question #10, please provide the following information :
A. State of issuance
B. Class
C. License number
D. Expiration date
If you answered "No", enter N / A.
If you answered "No" to question #10, will you be able to provide a valid State of Hawai'i Commercial Driver License (Class A) at the time of appointment?
Do you have a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate at the time of filing?
Scan and attach a copy of your certificate to your application.)
Do you have a good driving record? At the time of the job interview, you will be required to submit a current traffic abstract confirming no DUI convictions, license revocations or suspensions for three (3) years preceding and no moving violations for one (1) year preceding. A current traffic abstract is valid for 30 days from date of issuance by the district court.
Required Question
Salary : $52,908 - $78,312
