Motor Vehicle Representative

Department of Motor Vehicles-United States

This position is located at the Redwood City DMV office.

Want to get started in state service? Motor Vehicle Representative is an entry-level position to state service. The State of California offers its employees generous benefits that may include CalPERS retirement and retirement savings plans (401k and 457), health and dental insurance, and access to long-term disability and long-term care insurance. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers career opportunity and growth for customer service champions seeking to make a difference in state service. Serving as the first impression for government service takes a special individual - are you the one?

Desirable skills and ideal characteristics for the position include:

  • Bring a can-do attitude to work with colleagues and our customers
  • Take pride in their work, exhibit initiative, and handle varied tasks simultaneously
  • Demonstrate sound decision-making
  • Strive for positive interactions and team-building
  • Thrive working independently and as part of a team to resolve customer needs
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills including sensitivity, emotional maturity, customer first attitude, a strong work ethic, patience and flexibility

To be considered for this job vacancy, Post and Bid applicants must indicate "Post and Bid" and all applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- MOTOR VEHICLE REPRESENTATIVE

Additional Documents

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

  • JC-489811

Position #(s):

  • 525-548-1897-014
    525-548-1897-013
    525-548-1897-008

Working Title:
Motor Vehicle Representative

Classification:

  • MOTOR VEHICLE REPRESENTATIVE
    $3,745.00 - $5,429.00

# of Positions:

  • 3

Work Location:

  • San Mateo County

Telework:

  • In Office

Job Type:

  • Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Post & Bid Geographical/Organizational Area:
Field Operations Division - Statewide

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.
- Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635)

Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 9/9/2025
- Who May Apply

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
Department of Motor Vehicles
Region II
Attn: JC-489811
DMV - FOD - Region II
3665 Flora Vista Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95051

  • Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
    Department of Motor Vehicles
    Region II
    JC-489811
    DMV - FOD - Region II
    3665 Flora Vista Avenue
    Santa Clara, CA 95051
    Place in the “Region II DTC Drop Box” located on north wall in office lobby next to east exit door.
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Required Application Package Documents
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regardi