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Hiring Agency:

Motor Vehicles - Agency 24

Location:

Kearney, NE

Hiring Rate:

$22.259

Job Posting:

JR2026-00030163 Motor Vehicles Driver License Services Assistant District Supervisor (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

11-12-2026

Job Description:

Under limited supervision, responsible for assisting the Motor Vehicle Driver Licensing Services District Supervisor with the activities of a driver’s license examination district. Receives supervision from District Supervisor, follows policies and procedures as set forth in Driver License Examining Manuals and State Statutes; performs related work as assigned. Positions in this class, on a regular and on-going basis, supervise Motor Vehicle Examiner’s and coordinate daily operations of an assigned driver licensing office. These duties are performed as an assistant to a District Supervisor; incumbents do not have full responsibility of a driver licensing services office.
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• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment
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Oversees daily field operations and supervises employees in assigned areas to the extent of training coordination, and assists District Supervisor in complaint resolution, performance evaluations and daily scheduling. Assists in the supervision and preparation of work schedules for Motor Vehicle Driver Licensing Services Examiner incumbents within a specific geographical area. Inspects examining station facilities including all testing equipment and operation procedures. Makes recommendations to District Supervisor concerning new policies and procedures or the revision of existing ones. Assists with and may conduct in District Supervisor’s absence special examinations for restricted licenses. Promotes traffic safety by speaking to groups and working closely with local schools and community organizations as needed. Assists with conducting interviews of potential employees and makes hiring decisions. Maintains working supply inventory within assigned area of District. Conducts monthly staff meetings providing policy/procedure updates. Investigates/responds to internal and external complaints. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification. at the end of the job duties.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:   Six months driver licensing experience and experience working with the public in a customer service capacity or working with motor vehicle laws.

Preferred Qualifications:   Possession of a valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record is required. Must successfully complete state approved defensive driving course within first month of employment. Must successfully complete the agency’s Driver License Examiner training, which includes but is not limited to federal CDL requirements, Fraud Detection and Remediation Training, and Customer Service. CDL recertification training is required every 3 years. Some positions may require the incumbent to be bilingual.

Other:  This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and reliable attendance required.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of: leadership techniques; state statutes, state motor vehicle laws and other rules and regulations; safe driving practices and procedures; department rules and regulations; coordination of people and resources; teaching and instructing individuals; the principles of individual and group interaction; common office computer hardware and software programs. Skills in: communicating with others to convey and collect information; public speaking; listening and understanding; prioritizing workloads; conflict resolution. Ability to: supervise staff; plan, organize and assign work assignments; monitor and provide feedback on employee performance; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with local officials, other state agencies, fellow employees and the public; interpret and explain state statutes, rules and regulations and policies and procedures relating to the operations of a vehicle; work in a team environment; function effectively under pressure and in emergency driving situations; perform assigned outdoor duties under all types of weather conditions.

 

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