This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
This individual position is EXEMPT from the hiring freeze. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
What You Will Be Doing
Under the guidance of the Driver License Program Manager, this role leads a team of ten customer service representatives, ensuring efficient and accurate service delivery. You'll play a key role in upholding state and federal regulations by researching and taking action on driver’s license privileges, including commercial and non-commercial cases. This position also provides opportunities to educate field offices, law enforcement, legislators, and the public on licensing actions and the commercial driver program.
Our Organization, Mission, and Culture
ABILITY: We improve the lives of Alaskans through accurately and efficiently permitting, licensing, and reinstating drivers, titling assets, and promoting overall safe operation of drivers and vehicles in communities throughout the last frontier.
CUSTOMER FOCUSED: We navigate the path to “yes” by engaging with an empathetic mindset, adaptive interpersonal skills and a variety of intuitive processes to fully support the needs of our diverse communities.
PASSIONATE PEOPLE: We have a positive attitude, the ability to learn and grow, are self-motivated, service oriented, inquisitive, observant, and demonstrate accountability and teamwork.
EXPERTISE: Subject Matter Expert is Me! We are a solutions-oriented organization of subject matter experts that provide accurate and efficient service to our communities.
CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE: We embrace revolutionary innovations to boldly advance DMV solutions into the future.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
At the DMV's Anchorage Driver Services (ADS) team, we value dedication, communication and teamwork. We encourage staff growth through various training application opportunities. We offer a steady paycheck, paid holidays, paid vacation days, and a steady work structure as well as health and retirement benefits.
The team is a great group of individuals that not only care about our constituents, but about each other as well. We enjoy a busy and dynamic workflow and work collaboratively to ensure our goals and tasks are accomplished in a timely manner.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
The DMV strives to have a positive atmosphere for our employees to flourish. The Anchorage Driver Services team follows that philosophy and works hard to be a home away from home. The Motor Vehicle Office Manager 1 has a personal office space alongside the rest of the team.
We are nestled in a quiet area of the DMV headquarters, and staff is grouped in small pods for easy communication and effective collaboration. ADS has open doors and management works hard to be available for you whenever the need arises whether its through one-to-one meetings, pop-in talks, teams messaging or phone calls, our goal is to be there to support you.
Who We Are Looking For
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
One year of experience leading the work of employees performing motor vehicle licensing, titling, registration, and compliance functions. This experience is met by service as a Motor Vehicle Customer Service Representative 3 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
One year of experience supervising employees who perform cash-handling and provide services to customers; review and act on legal documents for transactions such as business incorporation, real property transfer, or tax filing; provide operator training for vehicles, heavy equipment, commercial vehicles, or aircraft; or provide inspection and enforcement of regulations covering heavy equipment, commercial vehicles, vessels, or aircraft. The cash-handling and customer service experience includes such work as retail sales supervisor, travel office supervisor, restaurant manager, bank teller supervisor, and so on.
OR
Two years of experience performing advanced-level motor vehicle licensing, titling, registration, and compliance functions that included conducting practical skill testing of applicants for non-commercial, motorcycle, or commercial driver licenses. This experience is met by service as a Motor Vehicle Customer Service Representative 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
Special Note:
A background check of criminal justice information will be conducted upon initial employment.
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
Background Check (CSS)
The successful candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a criminal history check.
APSIN
Please be aware – this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICE
If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword
Kate Lampert
Driver Services Program Manager
Kate.Lampert@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
Optional Insurance Benefits
Retirement Benefits
See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits