Licensing Clerk jobs in Olympia, WA

This position requires in-person attendance in the Hoquiam Driver Licensing Office Tuesday - Saturday.

At the Department of Licensing (DOL),we recognize the importance of work life harmony and work hard to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Our employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our customers and help build trust in our government.

We are currently recruiting for an Office Supervisor (LSR3) with amazing customer service skills and reliable work ethic to add to our Hoquiam Driver Licensing Office!

Our Driver Licensing Offices live our purpose of “Helping every Washington resident live, work, drive and thrive,” every day. They treat every customer with dignity and respect with a friendly and helpful attitude. They conduct driving skills tests, authenticate identity documents through on-line verification, conduct face-to-face interviews with applicants to validate their identity and consistently provide friendly and helpful customer service to the public with enthusiasm and a smile.

If you are ready to start your career in a culture that focuses on fostering teamwork, innovation, and growth, please read on!

As the Office Supervisor for our Hoquiam office, you will have the opportunity to create a culture where our employees and customers feel valued and respected. You will be relied upon to assist the public with their licensing needs, while ensuring the office is efficient and employees are fully supported. As a result of your inclusive leadership and excellent customer service, you will directly support our agency's purpose, helping every Washington resident live, work, drive, and thrive.

Some of what you will do:

• Evaluate employee performance and prepares performance assessments.
• Assess training needs of staff and arranges for or provides instruction.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, training, and guidance to unit staff who are responsible for quality customer service.
• Receive and respond to challenges, solving customer problems.
• Travel to neighboring offices to provide relief.
• Verify authenticity of documents, evaluate information and make sound decisions to issue licenses/identification cards/instruction permits and perform any other licensing functions in compliance with current laws, regulations and procedures.

What you will bring:

One (1) year of experience as a Licensing Services Representative 2 (LSR2)

OR Five (5) years of combined relevant education and experience in direct customer service work providing product/services to the general public.

Experience must include:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Valid WA driver license and five (5) years of licensed driving experience.
• Your valid driver license must have no restrictions other than corrective lenses, or you must have the ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Two (2) years direct customer service work experience providing product/services to the general public.
• One (1) year of experience using electronic systems and form templates to input data, navigate between multiple forms and screens, edit information and save completed work.
• Typing speed of 30 wpm or greater; with the ability to use word processing software such as Microsoft Word or WordPerfect.
• One (1) year of experience with the ability to responsibly and accurately handle the public’s money when processing financial transactions. This includes receiving cash, making change, counting down tills, and/or committing fiscal resources. This also includes consistently following applicable fiscal guidelines, regulations, and principles.
• Ability to assign, guide, coach and train one or more teammates while performing similar work.

*experience can be obtained concurrently*

What may help set you apart:

• One (1) year of experience evaluating complex information to ensure accuracy and verifying compliance with rules, laws, policies, procedures, or eligibility requirements to receive a product of service.
• One (1) year of experience explaining rules, policies and or procedures are regular daily functions. Experience must include the frequent application of techniques to ensure professionalism and mutual understanding.

Additional Requirements of Employment

• Verified reliability and malfeasance check for previous five years of employment.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including, Abstract of Driver Record (ADR) and criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• In addition, an acceptable fingerprint based criminal history background check is also required for this position, as a condition of employment. Fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. You will have the capability to review and challenge any record through the FBI.
• Upon hire, successful completion of the structured training program to obtain EDL certification.

DOL is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

For information about available accommodations, the interview process, or the position contact Nicole Walters.

Come join us in changing the way government delivers services and help build a legacy of commitment to and excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion!

Incomplete applications may disqualify you from eligibility for the position. You must ensure all application areas, including supplemental questions and attachments, are completed in full.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

We value diverse perspectives and life experiences.

We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people with disabilities, and veterans. We value the unique traits and attributes that each employee brings to the job. Through the diverse perspectives of an inclusive workforce, we will create a more respectful, productive, and unified team to better serve the public of Washington.

Veteran/Military Spouse Preference Notice

To take advantage of veteran/military spouse preference, please notify the Recruitment Team. Please include the title of this position in the subject line.

The Washington State Department of Licensing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

Persons requiring accommodation in the application process, during the recruitment process, or who need this job announcement in an alternative format, may contact the Human Resources Office at 360-902-4000 or may email HRRecruit@dol.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our ASL interpreter via Video Phone at 360.339.7344.

The candidate pool certified from this recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty days.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,088.00 - $67,380.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights

Ability to Relocate:

• Hoquiam, WA 98550: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person