Motor Vehicle Representative

Department of Motor Vehicles
Sacramento County, CA

Job Description and Duties

Our requirements for applying for this position have changed. Please read this entire job posting!

This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento.

Registration Processing Unit III is seeking a self-motivated individual who is dependable, organized and can establish effective working relationships with customers, coworkers and management in a team environment. Under the direction of the Manager I, the Motor Vehicle Representative (MVR) will process registration workloads received from within the unit and/or other units within the Registration Services Branch. Utilize a comprehensive working knowledge of vehicle and vessel registration policies and procedures pertaining to the California Vehicle Code to assist Law Enforcement, field offices, and the public; review various applications for required documents, signatures, and proper payment before keying and cashiering transactions into DMV automation; and issue registration indicia.

All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.

The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Salaries are non-negotiable and are subject to the California Department of Human Resources salary rules. Salaries for part-time and/or intermittent appointments may vary. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.

To be considered for this job vacancy, all applicants must complete the MVR Questionnaire included in this Job Posting; must indicate their basis of eligibility (list, transfer, reinstate, demote or SROA/Surplus), the Job Control/Code (JC) number and the 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 must complete and submit all items listed under “Required Application Documents” below by the Final Filing Date.

Employment history information must be submitted on the 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 will result in elimination from the hiring process.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Please submit only one application. We encourage you to apply through your CalCareer account at . Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. An application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed in the "How To Apply" section below.

Do not submit any documents (for example, cover letter, diploma, letter of recommendation, exam results, etc.) with your application other than a State Restriction of Appointment (SROA)/Surplus letter, transcripts if you have college education to apply towards meeting the MVR minimum qualifications, and/or the required written response if identified within this job posting. Any other additional documents will not be accepted. Adding any other additional documents will result in elimination from the hiring process.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, 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.

Special Requirements

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

Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below for more information. Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

U sing the online application system as specified in this announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Advertisement may be used for subsequent vacancies within 180 days.

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.

Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

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.

Benefits

The Department of Motor Vehicles and the State of California offer many benefits to its employees.These include health, vision, and dental benefits; retirement plans (CalPERS); savings plans (401K and 457b); leave benefits; insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long term disability insurance); and employee assistance program. Benefits may be based on the job classification, bargaining unit, tenure, time base, and length of appointment. Click on each web link below for more information.

  • Benefits summary –
  • Benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System –
  • Benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service –
  • Job descriptions and pay scales –

Job Application Package Checklist

Contrary to the “How To Apply” and “Alternate Application Process” sections of this job posting, the Job Application Package Checklist is not required. However, applicants must submit all Required Application Documents identified under the “Application Instructions” section by the final filing date.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Other -

    A written response to the item(s) listed in the Written Response section below, no more than 1 page in length with no less than Arial 12-point font and 1-inch margins, submitted as a separate document. A Resume does not take the place of a written response.

    Written responses may be similar in format to a Statement of Qualifications. Be sure to follow all instructions closely. For helpful tips on crafting a strong SOQ, view CalHR’s video at .

    Candidates are advised to:

    • use simple formatting (avoid justified text, large text boxes, or custom bullets),
    • use standard fonts like Arial or Times New Roman,
    • left-align the text,
    • save the written response as a PDF document, and “flatten” it before uploading by printing to PDF or using the “Save as PDF” feature, and
    • submit or upload the written response PDF document as part of the application package.
  • Supplemental Application -

    Motor Vehicle Representative (MVR) Questionnaire - To continue through the hiring process, you must meet the minimum requirements; take the MVR online exam, or have current or prior State civil service employment; and take the MVR Questionnaire located at the link below.

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Posted 2026-04-09

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