State of Nebraska · 1 hour ago
Motor Vehicle Program Manager II
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$27.75/hr - $27.75/hr
2+ years expThe State of Nebraska is seeking a Motor Vehicle Program Manager II to oversee the Nebraska Commercial Driver License (CDL) Program. This role involves managing compliance, providing guidance on CDL legislation, and supervising a team to ensure effective implementation of federally mandated initiatives.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Serves as the subject matter expert for the federally mandated Nebraska Commercial Driver License (CDL) Program, providing guidance and direction to divisional managers and staff regarding CDL legislation, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Provides direct supervision and management of five direct reports, including one Motor Vehicle Program Manager I and four CDL Compliance Officers
Supervisory responsibilities include scheduling, interviewing, hiring, conducting performance evaluations, coaching, and discipline as necessary
Provides indirect oversight and functional guidance to seven Administrative Technicians supporting CDL program operations
Supervises, manages, and coordinates the activities of CDL Compliance Officers responsible for federally required overt and covert CDL skills audits of DMV third-party and CDL examiners, second-person CDL issuance document reviews, driver safety school biennial audits, and driver training school annual audits
Reads, interprets, and applies federal legislation and promulgated federal rules related to the CDL Program and recommends policy or statutory changes necessary to maintain compliance with federal laws
Conducts extensive research to answer complex regulatory questions and determines best practices for implementing federally mandated CDL initiatives
Develops and executes implementation strategies for federal and state legislation impacting the CDL Program
Works with DMV information technology staff, training coordinators, motor vehicle program managers, and administrators to develop and implement system changes affecting the CDL Program
Acts as liaison to Nebraska third-party testers and examiners and oversees the Nebraska Third-Party CDL Program
Serves as liaison to federal representatives during CDL compliance reviews, including preparation and submission of compliance review responses and updates through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration database and participation in compliance review activities
Research federal CDL grant opportunities; prepares grant applications, progress reports, requests for scope changes and extensions, and closeout reports; and submits all grant documentation through the federal electronic grant system
Updates the Nebraska Manual for Commercial Driver’s Licensing and other CDL informational publications, drafts press releases, and coordinates updates to CDL-related content on the DMV website
Represents the Agency at national and state conferences, seminars, and meetings to present and disseminate CDL program information as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field or two years of experience in one or more of the following areas: development of operational policies and procedures, interpretation of federal and state laws, or grant writing or grant administration
Knowledge of departmental policies, rules, and regulations related to Driver Licensing Services Division operations; plans and contracts governing division functions; contract agreements; budget planning; and federal and state CDL compliance requirements
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and review the work of professional and administrative staff; develop and implement policies and procedures; analyze the nature and scope of operational and regulatory issues and recommend effective solutions; plan, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff; and communicate effectively with federal partners, internal stakeholders, and external entities
Benefits
Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities
Company
State of Nebraska
State of Nebraska is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north.
10001+ employees
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Jena B.
Executive Administrator to the CEO at DHHS
Philip Olsen
Chief Financial Officer
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