SENIOR MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN Job at Department of Motor Vehicles, Riverside County, CA

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  • Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Riverside County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position is located at the Riverside DMV Contact Center.

Are you driven and passionate  in providing Superior Customer Service in handling calls and electronic communication? If so,  this position is for you. It requires you to assist in training/mentoring agents in handling  customer inquiries. The incumbent will independently resolve the most complex transactions  and assist technicians with difficult problems relating to the licensing of drivers and  registration of vehicles; handle callbacks, social media, live chats, and emails for internal  and/or external customers; contact field offices, auto clubs, Franchise Tax Board, Mandatory  Actions Unit, business partners, Vehicle Insurance Program and other headquarters units for  resolution; resolve issues and tactfully mediate complaints from customers; assists the  first-level supervisors in the day-to-day planning, organizing and directing of work-related  contact center activities; and perform other duties as assigned.

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity for a bonus pay differential and Free Parking!

This Limited Term position may be extended to 24 months and may become Permanent.

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 .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 10/3/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Motor Vehicles

DMV - ASD - HRB - Talent Acquisition

Attn: JC-492991

2415 First Avenue, MS E678

Sacramento , CA 95818

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Motor Vehicles

DMV - ASD - HRB - Talent Acquisition

JC-492991

2415 First Avenue, MS E678

Sacramento , CA 95818

Place in the “MS E678 Drop Box” located at the 1st Floor Lobby.

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Other -

    A written response to the item(s) listed in the Written Response section below, no more than 1 page in length with no less than Arial 12-point font and 1-inch margins, submitted as a separate document. A Resume does not take the place of a written response.

    Written responses may be similar in format to a Statement of Qualifications. Be sure to follow all instructions closely. For helpful tips on crafting a strong SOQ, view CalHR’s video at  .

    Candidates are advised to:

    • use simple formatting (avoid justified text, large text boxes, or custom bullets),
    • use standard fonts like Arial or Times New Roman,
    • left-align the text,
    • save the written response as a PDF document, and “flatten” it before uploading by printing to PDF or using the “Save as PDF” feature, and
    • submit or upload the written response PDF document as part of the application package.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

The Department of Motor Vehicles and the State of California offer many benefits to its employees. These include health, vision, and dental benefits; retirement plans (CalPERS); savings plans (401K and 457b); leave benefits; insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long term disability insurance); and employee assistance program. Benefits may be based on the job classification, bargaining unit, tenure, time base, and length of appointment. Click on each web link below for more information.

  • Benefits summary -
  • Benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System - (click on "CalPERS")
  • Benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service -
  • Job descriptions and pay scales -

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Harumi Cox/Yovany Marquez
(951) 564-5648

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights and Resolution
(916) 657-7553

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Job Application Package Checklist

Contrary to the "How To Apply" and "Alternate Application Process" sections of this job posting, the Job Application Package Checklist is not required. However, applicants must submit all Required Application Documents identified under the "Application Instructions" section by the final filing date.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Relocation,

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