SENIOR MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
Department of Motor Vehicles · United States
Salary: $4,794 – $6,002 per month
Closes: 2026-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Job description and requirements
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Job Description and Duties
This is a Travel Relief position for the DMV Region I Office.
The Region I Office is looking for a motivated team player who can contribute positively to c collaborative work environment with management, coworkers, and internal and external customers. As a relief SMVT, this position requires a high degree of skill and broad knowledge of all aspects of field operations, including practical working knowledge of Registration and Driver License processes. The position emphasizes supporting in person customers at field offices, assisting with Virtual Field Office (VFO) operations, and participating in community outreach events.
All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.
The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.
To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- Selected candidate will be required to participate in the DMV Employee Pull Notice Program.
Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below for more information. Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Using the online application system as specified in this announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Advertisement may be used for subsequent vacancies within 180 days.
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:The selected candidate must demonstrate professionalism, strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, customer service, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with experience providing training. Reliability and dependability are essential and will be considered major factors in the selection process. The ability and willingness to broaden existing skills and adapt to changing operational needs is highly desirable.
About this opportunity
Salary context
The annualized midpoint for this posting is $64,776. That matches the $64,776 median among 6 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.
More jobs at this employer
Department of Motor Vehicles currently has 46 other open positions in this database.
Application timeline
Applications close in 13 days, on November 17, 2026.
Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on November 3, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.