Job Description

Summary of Work

Motor Vehicle Division, Bismarck, ND


Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!


Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

NDDOT Hiring Salary: $3,611 / month

Are you an excellent communicator with a natural ability to solve problems, show patience, and demonstrate empathy? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment and have a keen eye for detail? If so, we can provide the training and support you need to become a successful Licensing Specialist!


If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and take charge of your career, you've come to the right place. As the top-ranked Department of Transportation (DOT) in the nation for highway performance and cost-effectiveness, there's never been a better time to join our team. The work you do-aligned with our mission to safely move people and goods-will directly benefit the citizens and traveling public of North Dakota.


We are looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented, and customer-focused individual to join our Motor Vehicle section as a Licensing Specialist. In this role, you will respond to a wide range of inquiries related to motor vehicle registration, titling, taxation, leasing, policies, and motor carrier programs. Communication may occur through various channels, including telephone, fax, email, postal mail, or in person, with both internal and external customers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong multitasking abilities, sound judgment, and the capacity to provide accurate technical guidance on applicable statutes, rules, policies, and procedures to the public, coworkers, and staff at contracted branch offices.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. A minimum of three years of experience performing a variety of complex administrative support or customer service tasks. Relevant college-level coursework may substitute for up to two years of the required work experience, on a year-for-year basis. Must demonstrate strong telephone customer service skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively-both verbally and in writing-even under pressure, to prevent confusion or miscommunication. Must be able to remain calm, composed, and professional when interacting with distressed or upset individuals, as daily public contact is a key part of this role.

Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and a verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt


More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*

Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team, at dot.recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-2651.


Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.


NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.


As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.