Motor Vehicle Supervisor

Mission: To make government and the democratic process work for all of Jeffco. From free and fair elections to friendly service and safe record keeping, we're building a Jeffco that welcomes and works for everyone.

Vision: An equitable, accessible, trustworthy democracy for the Jeffco of today and tomorrow. 

Each day, we strive to turn this vision into reality, and we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and help in this work. 

The Motor Vehicle Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operational side of the designated Motor Vehicle Office. This role will optimize the operations of auto-title technicians, training, and management in the Department of Motor Vehicles in Jefferson County. This position involves mentoring staff in different areas of operation to ensure exceptional customer service and provide support for any complicated question or escalated conversations while conducting a variety of detailed motor vehicle paperwork and public contact work in support of the Motor Vehicle Division of the Clerk and Recorder's Office.    

SCHEDULE: 

This position will be provided with a schedule that revolves around normal business hours and our 4-day business week (Monday-Thursday, 7:15AM – 5:45PM).   

This position is required to report on-site in Golden.

COMPENSATION:  

Hiring Range: $32.00-$35.00/hr 

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills. 

BENEFITS: 

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Assist customers at the counter and on the phones with questions. Resolve conflicts and diffuse scenarios involving difficult customers or employees. Determine appropriate course of action. Ability to navigate the statewide DRIVES system. Remain current on all legislation and statutory changes.  

• Responsible for efficient planning, organization, and successful operation of the office. Prioritize and delegate daily tasks. Determine legality of motor vehicle transactions and ensure compliance with Colorado statutes.   

• Oversee purchasing for the designated office. Decide which vendors to use and negotiate pricing when appropriate in consultation with superiors. Ensure cost effective measures are implemented. Reconcile credit card purchases. Maintain organized accurate records 

• Determine appropriate resources to consult for legal and statutory research. Determine legality and compliance to take proper course of action.  

• Supervises staff in area of responsibility. Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraisals, and taking corrective action. Conducts performance evaluations and communicates short- and long-term goals and objectives. Submits personnel records and reports as required by the County. Assists and advises subordinates as necessary, resolves problems as non-routine situations arise, and ensures adherence to established policies, procedures and standards. Communicates changes in policy and procedures to direct reports and implements them as directed.  

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

Experience: 3 years of work experience in auto titling and registration. 

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent certificate 

*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. 

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities: 

• Two years of progressive advancement in auto titling and registration.  

• Notary Public within 1 year of date of hire.   

• Related Specialized Training (MV, Dept of Revenue, Clerk & Recorder exp)  

• CORE21 software experience 

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills 

• Excellent organization skills to ensure accuracy and deadlines are met  

• Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills   

• Models a positive attitude and can give and receive constructive criticism  

• Strong customer service skills and experience with high volume customer contact    

• Ability to problem solve by utilizing resources/researching to find solutions that are best for the customer  

• Ability to handle stressful conditions in person and over the phone.  

• High attention to detail   

• Ability work independently and as a part of a team   

• Ability to understand and interpret statutes related to motor vehicle policy and explain complex rules and regulations to customers who may be unfamiliar with or challenge the statute driven requirements for fees 

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365/SharePoint 

• DRIVES (State system) experience  

Additional Job Information: 

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position. 

• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Driver’s license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. 

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references. 

• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.  

• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile. 

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates. 

APPLICATION: 

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities 

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal.    

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs 

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder Recruiter Joseph Magoffe at [email protected]