State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Safety
Division of Motor Vehicles
23 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305
DRIVER EDUCATION COORDINATOR
(Program Specialist IV)
Position #19211
The pay range for this position is $28.74 - $38.85 per hour
Wages effective 7/12/2024
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles has a full-time vacancy for Program Specialist IV , SOC Title 13-1040 COMPLIANCE OFFICER-5, which has a 37.5 hour work week and is considered exempt.
SUMMARY: Plans, develops, and manages the Division of Motor Vehicles, Driver Education Program by evaluating, analyzing, and overseeing program operations and implementing applicable policies and procedures. Evaluates and investigates statewide driver education schools and programs to ensure compliance with state regulations under Saf-C 3100.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced below! See Per 405.1 .
18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree
36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree
54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in management, business administration, public administration or related field. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Four years' professional experience in management, business administration, public administration or related field, with responsibility for program implementation, direct service delivery, planning or program evaluation. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
OR
Education: Master's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in management, business administration, public administration or related field. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Four years' professional experience in management, business administration, public administration or related field, with responsibility for program implementation, direct service delivery, planning or program evaluation. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
OR
Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in management, business administration, public administration or related field.
Experience: Five years' professional experience in management, business administration, public administration or related field, with responsibility for program implementation, direct service delivery, planning or program evaluation. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
License/Certification: None required.
Special Requirements: Selected candidate will undergo a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages the statewide Driver Education Program, including developing and proposing objectives and goals to ensure that all driving instructors and driver education schools are properly credentialed.
Develops and implements policies, and operating procedures that are consistent with NH laws, administrative rules, national precedents and fiscal considerations for the program.
Performs initial and periodic audits of the driver education schools to ensure the compliance of applicable motor vehicle laws and administrative rules in locations throughout the state. Coordinates with the Director’s Office to address areas of non-compliance found during audits.
Evaluates and directs the development of the training modules, manuals and materials to ensure accurate reflection of changes in policies and procedural manuals to provide rules and regulations of driver education, classroom training, lectures and in-vehicle training to driver education instructors. Ensures all necessary forms, documents and manuals are provided to assigned schools and instructors.
Evaluates complaints, conducts investigations, provides written findings and recommendations to the DMV Director in relation to the Driver Education Programs, and testifies at administrative hearings and in court proceedings, when necessary.
Oversees support staff to ensures databases and records are updated, and responds to all inquiries, and the receipt and tracking of instructor training records. Ensures verification and processing of information from students, schools and instructors to determine eligibility for the Driver Education Program.
Administers examinations for potential driver education instructors, facilitates the issuance of credentials, and maintains corresponding files.
Creates and analyzes statistical data and reports for use as required for the Department, Division and/or legislature. Testifies at legislative hearings, and/or presents data and testimony in writing if necessary.
Attends meetings, training seminars or other functions as necessary and complete other related Division of Motor Vehicles duties as required by the Director.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.
For further information, please contact Jennifer Bailey, Assistant Director at JENNIFER.L.BAILEY@DOS.NH.GOV and 603-227-4204.
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay
Other Benefits:
- Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
- Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
- Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
- $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
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TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964