Director of Driver Training Division- -Position 03546

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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Administrative Services

Title: Director of Driver Training Division - Position 03546

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager II

Hiring Range: $117,000 - $134,550

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: DMV Headquarters, Richmond, VA

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking a Director of Driver Training. The Director of the Driver Training Division leads the division's programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws regarding driver training schools and third-party testers. This role provides strategic leadership to all work centers and teams within the division, overseeing staff management, legislative and program initiatives, and operational performance. The Director is responsible for the licensing, training, auditing, and sanctioning of driver training schools, maintaining high standards for road safety and driver education throughout the state.

The Driver Training Division ensures that all driver licensing and monitoring activities meet federal and state program requirements, safeguarding public safety by providing accurate and timely services. This division ensures compliance with federal regulations and the laws of the Commonwealth while licensing and overseeing driver training schools and third-party testers.

Minimum Qualifications
• Considerable experience directing a large-scale program or business unit, including full accountability for performance outcomes and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or industry standards
• Considerable senior leadership experience managing multi-functional teams, including hiring, performance management, and staff development
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing changes in law, regulation, or industry standards, including translating new requirements into operational procedures
• Demonstrated experience overseeing audit or quality-compliance functions, including managing both internal compliance reviews and external/third-party audits, and directing corrective action plans
• Demonstrated experience serving as a primary liaison to external regulatory bodies, business partners, or other outside organizations, including representing an organization's position in meetings or public forums

Additional Considerations
• Experience specifically with driver training, driver licensing, CDL programs, or third-party testing oversight
• Experience working directly with FMCSA, state boards of education, or similar driver-training regulatory bodies
• Considerable senior leadership experience in a director-level role overseeing a regulated program or licensing function

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3115 and 2.22-3115 of the Code of Virginia, this position is designated to file a Statement of Economic Interests Form on or before the date the office or position is assumed and annually thereafter.

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone: 804-367-0528

Email: [email protected]

Advertised: 20 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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