City & County of Honolulu

Position Information

“Accelerate your career as a Supervising Drivers License Examiner I 

and steer individuals toward their driving goals!” 

The Department of Customer Services is hiring for one (1) Supervising Driver License Examiner I position located at the Pearl City Commercial Driver License (CDL) Office. This position is responsible for the supervision of the CDL program, supervising the driver license activities of the commercial driver license examiners and clerks located at the commercial driver license stations.

As a Supervising Driver License Examiner I, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Establishing performance standards and reviews and evaluates the performance of subordinates
• Preparing and directing the training of subordinates and clerical staff, and establishes training requirements and programs
• Interpreting and recommending changes to laws, policies and rules and regulations affecting the section’s responsibilities and activities.
• Evaluating, developing, recommending and initiating changes in policies, tests and procedures to improve operations and to comply with statutory changes;
• Performing other duties and responsibilities of the position.

Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration of the current vacancy, as well as future vacancies in City driving licensing centers across Oahu.

Additional Job Information

Applications must be submitted online by March 29, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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:

Three years of supervisory, driver training instructional, regulatory or related experience, including or supplemented by one year of experience in testing applicants for driver licenses for heavy or commercial vehicles.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

At the time of application:

Possession of a valid commercial driver's license Category A (CDL A) with all endorsements.

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.

Examination Process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:

Education and Experience Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

What are the benefits of being a City Employee?

• Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
• Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
• Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
• Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
• Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
• Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
• 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: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page. 

• All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.