Title: DMV FARS Supervisor

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec I

Hiring Range: $55,000 to $75,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: RI TRAFFIC SAFETY

Agency Website: dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) Supervisor to lead a team responsible for collecting, analyzing, organizing, and processing fatal crash data. This role ensures the accurate and efficient coding of fatal crash cases while maintaining up-to-date records. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, process improvement, and leadership, with a focus on efficiency and productivity.

About DMV

Serving over 6.2 million licensed drivers and 8.4 million registered vehicles, Virginia DMV is committed to excellence in customer service, safety, and innovation. We also support businesses, government agencies, and organizations across the Commonwealth. At DMV, we uphold our core values of Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT)—values that guide our work every day.

Minimum Qualifications

• Supervise and perform the collection, analysis, organization, data processing, and maintenance of fatal crash data for coding cases.
• Write and update detailed procedure manuals.
• Develop and monitor weekly and monthly production goals.
• Seek ways to improve efficiencies in business processes.
• Utilize improved technology to increase staff productivity and manage workflows.
• Respond to requests and collect statistical data from federal and state levels.
• Perform duties of VA FARS coder and coding supervisor.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) coding and reporting.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding fatal crash data.

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.

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 so that your skills can be assessed properly 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 encourage 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, and February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.