STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Motor Vehicle Agent Supervisor

Office/On-site

Recruitment #260728-4611PS-001

Introduction



Are you up for the challenge and excitement of serving as a Licensing Agent Supervisor within Branch Operations? If you're ready to advance your career to the next level, this on-site Tuesday–Saturday position may be the ideal opportunity.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles is now seeking its agency employees to fill the positions of Motor Vehicle Agent Supervisor.

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Position Details:
  • Full-time, 40 hours/week
  • Tuesday-Saturday
    • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
    • Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
  • Office/On-site
    • NOTE: The immediate vacancies will be filled at the Hamden and Willimantic Branch. Future vacancies at other DMV branch locations will be filled as they become available.
The Role:
Motor Vehicle Agent Supervisors work in a fast-paced, customer-service-driven environment at a Motor Vehicle Branch Office, supporting a high volume of face-to-face customer interactions. The successful candidate will serve as a working supervisor, leading staff in daily operations, providing strong leadership, and maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

In this role, you will oversee staff engaged in administering motor vehicle operator licensing exams, inspecting vehicles, responding to customer concerns, and reviewing documentation. You will also be responsible for training new hires, keeping your team up to date on changes in policies and procedures, and ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery.

Our Mission:
The Connecticut DMV’s mission is to promote and advance public safety, security, and service through the regulation of drivers, their motor vehicles, and vehicle-related businesses.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov
  • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
  • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
  • This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
  • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Motor Vehicles this class is accountable for performing as a working supervisor for staff engaged in administering motor vehicle operator licensing exams, supporting emissions testing, inspecting vehicles, responding to customer complaints and/or regulating business licensing programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Plans unit workflow and determines priorities; 
  • Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work; 
  • Establishes and maintains unit procedures; 
  • Provides staff training and assistance; 
  • Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; 
  • Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; 
  • Reviews and evaluates courtesy and attitude toward the public; 
  • Keeps records and submits pertinent reports; 
  • Interprets motor vehicle laws and regulations for the public; 
  • May make public presentations; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

BRANCH OPERATIONS 

  • Assigns, reviews, and participates in administration of motor vehicle operator license examinations, safety inspections of motor vehicles, and regulation of commercial and secondary driving school functions.

EMISSIONS

  • Assigns, reviews, and participates in administration of the waiver processing function, contractor monitoring, and customer service activities within the emissions inspection program.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY DIVISION (CVSD)

  • Assigns, reviews, and participates in the safety inspections of all types of motor vehicles, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) verifications, and researching and resolving complex customer service issues.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply state and federal motor vehicle laws; 
  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • safe driving and vehicle safety techniques and standards; 
    • vehicle inspection methods and techniques; 
    • parts, equipment, and mechanical operation of motor vehicles including emissions systems; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Considerable ability to deal effectively with others; 
  • Ability to prepare reports; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in the field of education, training or other academic instruction, law enforcement, motor vehicle inspection, motor vehicle repairs, or business handling customer complaints and resolving customer relations problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must be at the level of Motor Vehicle Operator License Agent or Motor Vehicle Agent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in the field of education, law enforcement, communication, 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience working in a Branch Office
  • Experience interpreting motor vehicle laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Experience with adherence to driving and vehicle safety protocols
  • Experience with operational principles of motor vehicle mechanical systems
  • Experience independently administering written and practical exams, pre-trip vehicle inspection, road test evaluations and scoring
  • Experience working with the DMV knowledge testing system
  • Experience working with the QSC (Quick Service Center) scheduling system and creating schedules based on staffing
  • Experience serving the public in face-to-face settings and de-escalating customer issues.
  • Experience providing work directions, instructions, or training to coworkers in a customer service setting.
  • Experience working independently and in a team environment.
  • Experience providing customer service to individuals from multicultural backgrounds.
  • Experience with verbal and written communication including preparing reports.
  • Experience reviewing productivity reports and preparing written documentation of findings

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.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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. 


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