Salary : $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number:Department: DPS-Office of Motor Vehicles
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Closing Date: 10/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this JobThe Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) is seeking a
Motor Vehicle Manager 2 to assist the OMV Customer Service Administrator and oversee the
Document Management Unit and Inventory Management Section within Headquarters Services.This position provides leadership and oversight for motor vehicle and driver records, document imaging and storage, license plate and decal inventory, forms, and related operations. Responsibilities include directing staff, establishing procedures and priorities, monitoring performance, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
The ideal candidate is a strong leader, communicator, problem-solver, and decision-maker who can manage complex programs, analyze operational needs, coordinate with stakeholders, and protect the accuracy and confidentiality of official records.
The role also involves working with state and federal agencies, law enforcement, vendors, legislators, and other partners. Duties may include legislative analysis, budget planning, grant administration, contract oversight, special projects, and representing OMV at professional meetings and conferences.
This is a
promotional opportunity to help lead statewide motor vehicle services that support the public, OMV field offices, public tag agents, law enforcement, and government partners.
Minimum QualificationsFour years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been in the administration or enforcement of state driver's license or motor vehicle laws:
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent plus six years of experience in any field.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
May be required to possess a current Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment.
Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:
- Direct the operations of the Document Management Unit, including the processing, imaging, storage, indexing, research, and retrieval of driver and vehicle records.
- Oversee the statewide ordering, inventory, and distribution of license plates, decals, and OMV forms.
- Ensure the accuracy, security, and availability of official records used for licensing, registration, court cases, investigations, subpoenas, and law-enforcement requests.
- Supervise and develop employees, establish work standards, monitor production, conduct performance evaluations, and make personnel recommendations.
- Develop procedures, establish priorities, allocate resources, and monitor operational and budgetary needs.
- Coordinate vendor contracts, Requests for Proposals, equipment installations, imaging projects, and other OMV initiatives.
- Participate in legislative activities, including reviewing proposed legislation, preparing fiscal and economic impact information, and assisting with implementation of enacted legislation.
- Support grant-funded programs and serve as project director for assigned initiatives subject to federal reporting and audit requirements.
- Serve as Deputy Custodian of Records and certify official OMV records when required.
- Maintain relationships with local, state, and federal agencies and represent OMV on committees, at conferences, and at professional meetings.
- Provide technical, statistical, and operational information to agency leadership, legislators, law enforcement, auditors, and other authorized stakeholders.
- Ensure assigned operations comply with OMV policies, State Civil Service requirements, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Direct over Motor Vehicle Manager 1.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This is a
promotional appointment open to current, permanent Office of Motor Vehicles employees only. Vacancies may be used to fill a promotional appointment or job appointment.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. In addition to other types of pay, including market adjustments and promotions.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/ Latedra Drummond
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896
Email:
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Are you currently a permanent classified employee of The Louisiana State Department of Public Safety (DPS) -Office of Motor Vehicles?
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To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?
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Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?
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Do you possess a High School diploma or GED equivalency?
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