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Job Description
Issue licenses or permits to qualified applicants. Obtain necessary information, record data, advise applicants on requirements, collect fees, and issue licenses. May conduct oral, written, visual, or performance testing.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 43-4031.03
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “License Clerks”.
Also Known As…
- License Clerks
- Program Technician
- Permit Specialist
- Motor Vehicle Representative
- Motor Vehicle License Clerk
- Motor Vehicle Field Representative (MVFR)
- Licensing Specialist
- License Clerk
- License and Permit Specialist
- Dealer Support Technician
- Clerk
- Utility Clerk
- Tax Clerk
- Tag Clerk
- Renewal Specialist
- Motor Vehicle Examiner
- Motor Vehicle Clerk
- Management Services Technician
- Licensing Services Clerk
- License Issuer
- License Distributor
- Insurance Specialist
- Dog Licenser
- Dog License Officer Supervisor
- Animal Control Licensing Worker
- Agent Licensing Clerk
- Administrative Specialist
Tasks for “Program Technician”
- Operate specialized photographic equipment to obtain photographs for drivers' licenses or photo identification cards.
- Assemble photographs with printed license information to produce completed documents.
- Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.
- Prepare bank deposits and take deposits to banks.
- Mail driver's licenses to out-of-county or out-of-state applicants.
- Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations.
- Respond to correspondence from insurance companies regarding the licensure of agents, brokers, or adjusters.
- Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
- Maintain records of applications made or licensing fees collected.
- Update operational records or licensing information, using computer terminals.
- Perform routine data entry or other office support activities, including creating, sorting, photocopying, distributing, or filing documents.
- Code information on license applications for entry into computers.
- Instruct customers in the completion of driver's license application forms or other forms, such as voter registration cards or organ donor forms.
- Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.
- Conduct and score oral, visual, written, or performance tests to determine applicant qualifications and notify applicants of their scores.
- Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
- Collect prescribed fees for licenses.
- Prepare lists of overdue accounts, license suspensions, or issuances.
- Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary.
- Inform customers by mail or telephone of additional steps they need to take to obtain licenses.
- Stock counters with adequate supplies of forms, film, licenses, or other required materials.
Related Technology & Tools
- Dictating equipment
- Credit card processing machines
- Vision testing machines
- Personal computers
- Document mailing equipment
- Computer data input scanners
- License photo printers
- Laser facsimile machines
- Mobile radios
- Printing calculators
- Document shredders
- Computer laser printers
- Electric typewriters
- Cash drawers
- Computer touch screens
- Digital still cameras
- Copy machines
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel