Title: Director of Driver Training Division - Position 03546

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager II

Hiring Range: $117,000 - $134,550

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: DMV Headquarters, Richmond, VA

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking a Director of Driver Training. The Director of the Driver Training Division leads the division's programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws regarding driver training schools and third-party testers. This role provides strategic leadership to all work centers and teams within the division, overseeing staff management, legislative and program initiatives, and operational performance. The Director is responsible for the licensing, training, auditing, and sanctioning of driver training schools, maintaining high standards for road safety and driver education throughout the state.

The Driver Training Division ensures that all driver licensing and monitoring activities meet federal and state program requirements, safeguarding public safety by providing accurate and timely services. This division ensures compliance with federal regulations and the laws of the Commonwealth while licensing and overseeing driver training schools and third-party testers.

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

•Considerable experience directing a large-scale program or business unit, including full accountability for performance outcomes and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or industry standards
•Considerable senior leadership experience managing multi-functional teams, including hiring, performance management, and staff development
•Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing changes in law, regulation, or industry standards, including translating new requirements into operational procedures
•Demonstrated experience overseeing audit or quality-compliance functions, including managing both internal compliance reviews and external/third-party audits, and directing corrective action plans
•Demonstrated experience serving as a primary liaison to external regulatory bodies, business partners, or other outside organizations, including representing an organization's position in meetings or public forums

Additional Considerations

•Experience specifically with driver training, driver licensing, CDL programs, or third-party testing oversight
•Experience working directly with FMCSA, state boards of education, or similar driver-training regulatory bodies
•Considerable senior leadership experience in a director-level role overseeing a regulated program or licensing function

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.

Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3115 and 2.22-3115 of the Code of Virginia, this position is designated to file a Statement of Economic Interests Form on or before the date the office or position is assumed and annually thereafter.

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).

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.