Title: Executive Director, Motor Vehicle Dealer Board

State Role Title: Executive Director Motor Vehicle Dealer Board

Hiring Range: Up to $150,000, Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Motor Vehicle Dealer Board

Location: Motor Vehicle Dealer Board

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Executive Director of the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board (MVDB) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective regulation of motor vehicle dealers in Virginia. This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and engagement with the Board to ensure that the agency fulfills its mission to protect the interests of consumers and regulate the motor vehicle sales industry in a fair and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications

● Visionary Leadership: Ability to anticipate and adapt to changes in the automotive industry and regulatory environment.
● Strong Communication Skills: Able to clearly articulate the Board’s mission and goals to stakeholders, including government officials, industry representatives, and the public.
● Ethical and Transparent: Maintain the highest levels of integrity and transparency in operations and dealings with stakeholders.
● Collaboration & Influence: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including Board members, government agencies, and the motor vehicle community.

○ Progressively responsible experience in public administration, regulatory compliance, or the motor vehicle industry.
○ Proven experience working with or leading a Board of Directors or similar governing body.
○ Experience in financial management, including budget preparation and fund oversight.
○ Strong understanding of public sector operations, particularly in regulatory and compliance environments.
○ Familiarity with motor vehicle dealer licensing and sales operations, consumer protection, and transportation law.
○ Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and complex projects.
○ Experience working in a regulatory role or government agency is preferred.

Additional Considerations

N/A

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) must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify.

All applicants for employment must consent to a background check. Selected candidates must consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history check, driver record check, and background investigation, if applicable.

As a condition of employment, the DMV will be alerted of any convictions for moving violations, including license suspension.

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 and years of experience 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.

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.