Motor Development Jobs in Louisiana (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Port Allen, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 420-223898-LSD
Department: DPS-Office of Motor Vehicles
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) performs functions of the state relative to the examination and licensing of operators of motor vehicles, the suspension and revocation of such licenses, issuance of vehicle title and registration certificates, license plates for all motor vehicles operated upon the highways of the state, recordation of liens against vehicles, and the collection of sales/use tax and other appropriate fees, all in accordance with applicable laws.
We're looking for a Motor Vehicle Analyst to join our Special Vehicle Unit. The Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) will provide the highest quality service and protection to internal and external customers in an environment that views change as opportunity.
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact this could be the opportunity for you!
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
May be required to possess a current Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Interviews customers for driver's licenses, identification cards, vehicle titles, and registration and/or reinstatement; assesses the physical and mental condition of applicants.
• Determines the type of license required and reviews documents to determine the eligibility for and propriety of issuing the license.
• Administers and grades vision, oral, and/or written tests to applicants for driver's licenses.
• Inspects vehicles for safe operation; evaluates the driving ability of applicants by administering a thorough road skills test designed to test the applicants' driving skills.
• Determines and issues proper license plates and/or renewal stickers.
• Physically lifts and counts boxes, each weighing approximately 25 pounds, of license plates and other forms/paper used for driver's license and motor vehicle transactions.
• Analyzes motor vehicle documents to ensure compliance with Louisiana and federal law.
• Works in conjunction with insurance companies, insurance agencies, the Commissioner of Insurance offices, as well as courts, other law enforcement agencies, public officials, attorneys, other state agencies, etc.
• Conducts special investigations to resolve problem cases expediently and compiles documents for record-keeping purposes.
• Testifies in court on cases concerning civil and criminal matters about driving/registering records.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a MOTOR VEHICLE COMPLIANCE ANALYST 1, 2, or 3, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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"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:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/ Latedra Drummond
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896
Email:
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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