Job Description

Requisition No: 882471

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: INSPECTOR SPECIALIST (MS COMPLIANCE OFFICER III) - 76004644

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 76004644

Salary: $43,307.28 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 09/21/2026

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DIVISION OF MOTORIST SERVICES

BUREAU OF MOTORIST COMPLIANCE

*Career Service (CS) Opportunity*

*Open Competitive Advertisement*

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

Contact Person: Kathy Daws, (850)617-2490, kathydaws@flhsmv.gov

The Organization

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.

Our Benefits include

• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.

If you're seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!

Duties and Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for assisting in researching, developing, implementing and monitoring all laws, rules and regulations related to the Florida Rider Training Program (FRTP), Driver Education Licensing Assistance (DELAP) Program and Third Party Administrators (TPA). The incumbent in this position will serve regulatory oversight between the Department, TPAA’s, motorcycle safety schools and DELAP Program, to include RiderCoaches, Instructors and Examiners. This position will also be responsible for conducting training, audits, site visits, and providing guidance on laws and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to plan, organize and direct program activities.
• Knowledge of the principles of adult education and training and development techniques.
• Skill communicating effectively and efficiently, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, training documents, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Knowledge of procedures for operating motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, motorized scooters, and three-wheeled specialty motor vehicles.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply state and federal motor vehicle laws.
• Skill in customer service and public relations, including exercising tact, diplomacy, and patience with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to speak in front of groups and make effective presentations.
• Skill in auditing, reviewing, or analyzing data for compliance with regulatory requirements, determining key issues and developing solutions.
• Knowledge of quality assurance practices and principles.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations to the improvement of operational and administrative practices.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge, skill, or experience in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Professional work experience analyzing information or documents for compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
• Professional work experience performing customer service duties, including handling complaints and problem-resolution.
• Professional work experience preparing reports and/or presentations.

Job Related Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to have and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing. This means there can be no cancellations, suspensions, or revocations for a minimum of three years prior to employment and for the duration of employment. There can be no more than three chargeable crashes or any violation of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, during any consecutive three-year period prior to and throughout employment.
• This position requires you to obtain a motorcycle endorsement on your Florida driver license and Rider Coach Certification within one year of employment.
• This position requires you to work in both controlled, indoor environments as well as outdoors (exposed to weather).
• This position requires you to perform work activities within enclosed vehicles or equipment.
• This position requires you to spend time walking, as well as bending and twisting your body to enter vehicles/equipment.
• This position requires lifting equipment of up to 100 lbs.

General Information

• The state of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. All selected applicants are required to provide identification and either proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of authorization to work in the U.S. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) does not participate in employment sponsorship for work visa status (e.g., H-1B) or for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT, STEM OPT).
• Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation
• Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
• In accordance with Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, male applicants who were required to register with the Selective Service System must provide proof of reThe elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.gistration or documentation verifying exemption status during the hiring process.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.
• FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.