Motor Vehicle Examiner (SWATT)
The State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is currently accepting applications to fill a part time position as a Motor Vehicle Examiner, Special Work Assignment Travel Team (SWATT), with an immediate need in New Britain.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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- The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- First Shift.
- Office/On-Site.
- Part Time, 34 hours per week. Note: May require working up to 39 hours per week.
- Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday- 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM, Thursday- 10:30 AM to 6:15 PM, and Saturday- 7:45 AM to 12:45 PM.
- This recruitment will be used to fill an immediate need in New Britain. Future vacancies may be filled in any of the following locations as they become available: Bridgeport, Hamden, Norwich, and Wethersfield.
- Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
THE ROLE
The Special Work Assignment Travel Team (SWATT) is a DMV initiative to support our agency workforce across the State of Connecticut. The SWATT was created in 2019 with the goal of helping our various branches maintain appropriate staffing levels, strictly on a temporary and as-needed basis, when our team takes a vacation or is out sick. Location assignments can be planned in advance, or a SWATT staff member could learn about their location assignment the day of, depending on agency needs. You will be assigned a location based on your application preferences, but may be asked to work in other locations as needed. SWATT Branch locations include Bridgeport, Hamden, New Britain, Norwich and Wethersfield. Overtime may be required, and incumbents must be willing to travel to other DMV locations. We encourage applicants to select all areas they are both interested in and commutable to. Employees who are part of SWATT receive mileage reimbursement for their travel.
The Motor Vehicle Examiner within SWATT can expect to work in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of customer contact and money handling. We are looking for detail-oriented people with excellent customer service skills. These positions will assist with the initial intake of customers and will perform a range of motor vehicle transactions and should be proficient with operating computer systems.
Qualifications & Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of clerical experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have included clerical experience where a majority of the time involved face-to-face contact with the general public involving personal explanation or interpretation of products, policies or procedures or telephone customer service where the primary responsibility included providing information concerning or explaining programs/services or resolving problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training may be substituted for General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.
Company Description:
The State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community, and visitors. As a small state, we have so much to offer – education, employment, culture, travel, nature, history and recreation - each of these opportunities positively impact our citizens and businesses. While Hartford is Connecticut’s state capital and home to many of our agency offices, we are proud to offer positions located throughout the state. Some of our most popular 5 work sites are located in Bridgeport, Enfield, Middletown, New Haven, Torrington, and with a higher demand throughout the Fairfield County. We are seeking to hire employees for locations statewide who find inspiration in our culture and values, specifically:
- Committed to making an impact
- Serving the public through meaningful work
- Seeking limitless opportunities to grow
- Enjoy a work/life balance (with competitive benefits)
- Interested in diversity and fresh perspectives
If you can see yourself contributing to our vision, we encourage you to apply to join us!
