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LICENSING-REGISTRATION EXAMINER,
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Exam Code: 0PBDV
Department: Department of Motor Vehicles
Exam Type: Departmental, Open
Final Filing Date: Continuous
CLASSIFICATION DETAILS
Licensing-Registration Examiner, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) – $4,276.00
- $5,243.00 per month.
View the Licensing-Registration Examiner, DMV classification specification
If you have tested for the Licensing-Registration Examiner, DMV classification in
the previous 12 months, it may be too early for you to take this examination.
Please check your CalCareer account for the retake date on your examination
results notification for this classification BEFORE continuing this examination
process. Retaking this examination under a different or new User I.D. and
password, Social Security number (voluntary, not required information), or name
is not allowed.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Who Should Apply:
This is a Departmental Open examination administered by the DMV. Positions may exist
in various counties throughout California.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this examination bulletin
may apply for and take this examination. Applications will not be accepted on a
promotional basis. All applicants must meet the experience requirements as of the date
the online examination is taken.
Once you have taken this examination, you may not retake it for twelve (12) months.
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How To Apply:
Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 2, Section 174, applications
for this online examination must be submitted online only.
Follow the instructions in the “TAKING THE EXAMINATION” section on page 5 of this
examination bulletin to apply for this online examination.
Special Testing Arrangements:
If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, please
contact the testing department listed in the “CONTACT INFORMATION” section of this
bulletin.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this
examination bulletin as of the date the online examination is taken to be accepted into the
examination. Part-time or full-time jobs, regardless of whether paid or volunteer positions,
and inside or outside California state service will count toward experience.
Possession of a valid Class C or above driver license (license must be secured prior to
appointment) and visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye (correction may be used to
meet this requirement) and a monocular peripheral vision of at least 100 degrees of
horizontal extent and 100 degrees of vertical extent, with no evidence of scotomas
(nonseeing areas) within the full visual field of each eye. AND
Either I
Two years of experience in work emphasizing contact and discussion with the public. This
experience must have involved face-to-face public contact and activities such as the
personal explanation or interpretation of the products, policies, or procedures of an
organization.
Or II
Education: Equivalent to completion of two years (60 semester units or 90 quarter units)
of college education. (Students in their second year of college will be admitted to the
examination, but they must produce evidence of completion of the required 60 semester
units or 90 quarter units before they can be considered eligible for appointment.)
Or III
One year of experience in the Department of Motor Vehicles performing duties
comparable to those performed in the classes of Motor Vehicle Assistant, Range B; Motor
Vehicle Field Representative, Range B; or Management Services Technician.
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Or IV
Two years in the Department of Motor Vehicles with at least 18 months of experience at
the level of Office Assistant II or higher.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Within the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the Licensing-Registration Examiner,
DMV is responsible for driver license and registration duties in the assigned field office as
well as duties in other field offices and travel points. At least 50% of any Licensing-
Registration Examiner, DMV's duties will be giving practical performance tests to
applicants.
Licensing-Registration Examiner, DMV interprets, applies, and explains to the public the
California Vehicle Code, administrative regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining
to the licensing of drivers and the registration and ownership of motor vehicles; gives
written, verbal, visual, and practical performance tests in the course of examining
applicants for ability and fitness to operate various types or combinations of motor
vehicles safely, including commercial vehicles in designated field offices, and for
knowledge of California Vehicle Code requirements; serves notices of and gives and
receives information concerning suspensions, revocations, and cancellations of licenses;
determines if vehicles are subject to registration and transfer of ownership; inspects
vehicles for body type, usage, and verification of identification and license numbers;
issues license plates, tabs, and operating permits; determines, collects, and accounts for
fees and penalties; and completes reports concerning work performed.
EXAMINATION SCOPE
This examination consists of the following components:
Training and Experience Evaluation – Weighted 100% of the final score.
The examination will consists solely of a Training and Experience Evaluation. To obtain
a position on the eligible list, a minimum score of 70% must be received. Applicants will
receive their score upon completion of the Training and Experience Evaluation process.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
In addition to evaluating applicants’ relative knowledge, skills, and abilities, as
demonstrated by quality and breadth of education and/or experience, emphasis in each
examination component will be measuring competitively, relative job demands, each
applicant’s:
Ability to:
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1. Learn, interpret, apply, and communicate the provisions of the California Vehicle Code
and related laws and regulations, especially pertaining to the licensing of drivers and
registration and ownership of vehicles.
2. Acquire a knowledge of the programs and activities of organizations concerned with
vehicle registration, driver licensing, Vehicle Code enforcement, and traffic safety in
this State.
3. Analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
4. Follow directions.
5. Communicate effectively and prepare clear and concise reports.
6. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and coworkers.
7. Train other employees.
Special Characteristics
1. Firmness, tact, and normal hearing.
2. Physical agility and mental alertness sufficient to permit work in and around various
types of motor vehicles with safety.
3. Satisfactory driving record and willingness to work as required at various locations
throughout the State.
ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION
A departmental, open eligible list for the Licensing-Registration Examiner, DMV
classification will be established for:
Department of Motor Vehicles
The names of successful competitors will be merged onto the eligible list in order of final
score regardless of examination date. Eligibility expires twenty-four (24) months after it
is established. Applicants must then retake the examination to reestablish eligibility.
Veterans’ Preference will be granted for this examination. In accordance with Government
Codes 18973.1 and 18973.5, whenever any veteran, or widow or widower of a veteran
achieves a passing score on an open examination, they shall be ranked in the top rank of
the resulting eligible list.
Veterans status is verified by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR).
Information on this program and the Veterans’ Preference for Examinations (CalHR 1093)
form are available online at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Documents/CalHR-
1093.pdf. Additional information regarding eligibility requirements for Veterans’
Preference, and how to apply for Veterans’ Preference is available at
http://exams.spb.ca.gov/exams/examdocs/vets.cfm, and at the California Department of
Veterans Affairs’ website at https://www.calvet.ca.gov/.
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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Preview of the Licensing-Registration Examiner, DMV Training and Experience
Evaluation
Alternatively, you may enter the following URL in your web browser:
https://jobs.ca.gov/jobsgen/0PBDVA.pdf
PREPARING FOR THE EXAMINATION
Here is a list of suggested resources to have available prior to taking the examination.
Employment History: Employment dates, job titles, organization names and addresses,
names of supervisors or persons who can verify your job responsibilities, and phone
numbers of persons listed above.
TAKING THE EXAMINATION
We recommend using Chrome, Firefox, or Edge for optimal performance when
accessing the examination.
Click here to take the Licensing-Registration Examiner, DMV examination.
Alternatively, you may enter the following URL into your web browser:
https://www.jobs.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Login.aspx?ExamId=0PBDV
TESTING DEPARTMENTS
Department of Motor Vehicles
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any administrative questions concerning this examination bulletin, including
provision of reasonable accommodation for this testing process, please contact:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Talent Acquisition Unit
P.O. Box 932315, MS E678
Sacramento, CA 94232-3150
Phone: (916) 657-7553
Email: DMV_Exams@dmv.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
If you have any technical questions concerning this examination bulletin, please contact:
California Department of Human Resources
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Attn: Examination Services
1515 S Street
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Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: 1-866-844-8671
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the deaf or hard of hearing, and is reachable
only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry,
color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right of family care and medical
leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status,
medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race,
religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical
conditions), and sexual orientation.
DRUG-FREE STATEMENT
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free State work place. Any
applicant for State employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this
objective, because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the
rules governing civil service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Temporary Assignments/Loans: Experience from Temporary Assignments/Loans may
be counted toward meeting the minimum qualifications for this examination if the
experience qualifies as out-of-class experience in accordance with the California Code of
Regulations, Title 2, Section 212.
Experience from approved out-of-class assignments to specific classifications may be
counted toward satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this examination per
Government Code Section 19050.8.
For consideration of experience from an approved out-of-class assignment, submit a copy
of the approval to the Talent Acquisition and Outreach Team at the address provided
under the heading “CONTACT INFORMATION” on page 5 of this bulletin, or send it by
email to [email protected].
Examination and/or Employment Application (STD 678) forms are available at the
California Department of Human Resources, local offices of the Employment
Development Department, and through your CalCareer Account.
If you meet the requirements stated on this examination bulletin, you may take this
examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not
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assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described in this
bulletin will be rated against a predetermined job-related rating, and all applicants who
pass will be ranked according to their score.
The Department of Motor Vehicles reserves the right to revise the examination plan to
better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination
was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules
and all applicants will be notified.
General Qualifications: All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state
civil service shall possess the general qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety,
dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative,
resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and
ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work
characteristic of the employment, and a state of health, consistent with the ability to
perform the assigned duties of the class. Where the position requires the driving of an
automobile, the employee must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record
and is expected to drive the car safely.
Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date,
must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental
promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) servicewide promotional, 5)
departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be
used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the
bulletin.
Criminal Record Clearance Information: Some positions, within various divisions of the
Department of Motor Vehicles, are subject to fingerprinting and criminal records check
requirements. The Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation will
complete this check. Applicants will be notified during the hiring process if the position is
affected by the criminal records clearance procedure. Criminal record clearance is a
condition of employment in positions affected by this procedure.
Veterans’ Preference: Veterans’ Preference will be awarded as follows: (1) Any veteran,
widow or widower of a veteran, or spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran, who
achieves a passing score in an entrance examination, shall be ranked in the top rank of
the resulting eligibility list. Any veteran who has been dishonorably discharged or
released is not eligible for Veterans’ Preference. (2) An entrance examination is defined
under the law as any open competitive examination. (3) Veterans’ Preference is not
granted once a person achieves permanent civil service status. The California
Department of Human Resources (CalHR) has information on how to apply for Veterans’
Preference on their website at www.calcareers.ca.gov and on the Veterans’ Preference
for Examinations (CalHR 1093) form at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Documents/CalHR-
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1093.pdf. Additional information regarding eligibility requirements for Veterans’
Preference, and how to apply for Veterans’ Preference is also available at
http://exams.spb.ca.gov/exams/examdocs/vets.cfm and at the California Department of
Veterans Affairs’ website at https://www.calvet.ca.gov/.
High School Equivalence: Equivalence to completion of the 12
th
grade may be
demonstrated in any one of the following ways: 1) passing the General Education
Development (GED) Test; 2) completion of 12 semester units of college-level work; 3)
certification form the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school
authorities that the competitor is considered to have education equivalent to graduation
from high school; or 4) for clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college
work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.
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