Title:  Motor Vehicle Section Chief

Application Deadline Date:  02/27/2025
Req ID:  52021
Department:  Transportation Agency
Location: 

Montpelier, VT, US

Position Type:  Permanent
Schedule Type:  Full Time
Hourly Rate:  $33.78

Overview

The Motor Vehicle Section Chief will oversee three separate and unique units comprised of The Information Call Center, Driver Improvement, and E-Services units.

 

The Section Chief will be responsible for all daily activities of the units, including the direct supervisors of each unit, helping to strategize to ensure meeting the operating requirements while supporting and monitoring internal processes and controls.

 

The need to analyze workflow, identify issues, and implement workable solutions is vital in this role. Additionally, the Section Chief must be able to develop effective working relationships with staff, external customers, and vendors, and have the ability to initiate and maintain statistics of work. The position must reference and guide by Title 23, and will provide/develop necessary training, guidance, motivation, and support to the team.

Who May Apply

This position, Motor Vehicle Section Chief (Job Requisition #52021), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Nancy Prescott at nancy.prescott@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

 

In accordance with Title 23, Section 102(d), an applicant must agree to be finger-printed and pass a background investigation to be eligible for this position. The background investigation may include criminal, financial and traffic records checks. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the finger-printing and background check requirement, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before finger-printing and/or a background investigation is conducted. 

Environmental Factors

Duties are primarily performed in an office setting. Stress may be encountered when dealing with upset or irate customers in person or over the phone. Incumbent must be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND four (4) or more years of experience in the implementation or interpretation of motor vehicle laws INCLUDING one (1) year as a supervisor.
OR
Six (6) or more years of experience in the implementation or interpretation of motor vehicle laws INCLUDING one (1) year as a supervisor.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

  • 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
  • Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
  • State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
  • Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
  • Low cost group life insurance
  • Incentive-based Wellness Program
  • Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.


Nearest Major Market: Barre
Nearest Secondary Market: Montpelier