The License Plate Program Specialist oversees the development, production, and delivery of DMV specialty plates. This role ensures legislative compliance, financial oversight, and efficient workflows through collaboration with VCE, legislators, and DMV stakeholders. The position supports DMV’s strategic goals by optimizing plate production processes, resolving issues, and maintaining program integrity.
This role requires expertise in legislative compliance, project management, financial oversight, and quality control. The Senior License Plate Program Specialist is responsible for planning, forecasting production numbers, and implementing new and redesigned license plates in Virginia. Success requires multitasking, strategic thinking, and sound judgment to resolve obstacles and develop viable solutions, with a focus on accuracy to avoid production delays, customer dissatisfaction, or increased costs.
Strong analytical skills are essential to reconcile financial discrepancies, interpret legislative requirements, and manage workflows efficiently. The role also demands the ability to apply statistical controls and techniques while demonstrating sound judgment in selecting appropriate modes of communication to ensure operational efficiency.
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition, DMV serves a wide array of businesses, including dealers, fuels tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don’t just talk about our core values, we live them!
Minimum Qualifications
* Knowledge of DMV programs, legislative compliance, and financial reporting.
* Strong analytical and project management skills.
* Effective communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
* Proficiency with DMV systems and production workflows.
* Ability to manage multiple programs and ensure compliance.
Additional Considerations
* Familiarity with license plate production processes and VCE agreements.
* Experience in legislative interpretation and program management.
* Skills in developing training resources for DMV staff.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify
All applicants for employment must consent to a driver history and criminal background check. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required on selected applicant(s).
As a condition of employment, DMV will be alerted of any moving violation convictions, including suspension of license.
Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience as well as years of experience in order to properly assess your skills in the screening process. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disability Act. Contact 804-367-9728 for assistance.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT.
Contact Information
Name: DMV Employment
Phone: 804-367-0528
Email: employment@dmv.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.