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The Georgia Department of Driver Services, Regulatory Compliance Division, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Hourly Coach within its Motorcycle Safety Unit. Under limited supervision, the incumbents will be responsible for educating the general public, riders, and non-riders throughout the state by facilitating rider education courses and promoting motorist awareness campaigns. While the incumbents will be required to teach a minimum number of courses to maintain their Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) and Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Certification, they will have autonomy in determining availability up to an average of 24 hours per week.

Coaches will issue motorcycle license test waivers to students who successfully complete the course. Coaches are responsible for ensuring compliance with state and federal law, agency rules, regulations, and policies. Incumbents may participate in public awareness efforts, motorcycle enthusiast events, and outreach campaigns. Coaches could also be selected to train agency personnel to administer motorcycle licensing skills test. Coaches must enroll in and complete approved Coach refresher courses, updates, professional development workshops, and conferences when offered.

The incumbents will be responsible for responding to management and customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner, in accordance with the core values of the Department of Driver Services. The incumbents will be expected to maintain a positive attitude and be receptive to change in a fast-paced environment. The incumbents will be responsible for being responsive and escalating customer complaints to management.

The incumbents will be expected to develop and maintain strong partnerships between the Division and its internal and external business partners.

Competencies Needed:

This position also involves bending, lifting, fueling motorcycles, making minor maintenance repairs, performing outdoor activities, working in inclement weather, working holidays, and working around moving vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a current Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Rider Coach Certification

• Be at least Twenty-One (21) years of age

• Possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent GED

• Regularly operate a street legal, registered motorcycle that complies with applicable vehicle laws & codes

• Possess a Georgia Class M License for at least two years prior to applying

• Maintain a safe driving record

Demonstrated competencies needed to successfully perform this job include:

• Computer Proficiency

• Ability to speak in front of a group

• Ability to inspect materials for compliance

• Ability to interpret federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines

• Ability to make decisions with limited supervision

• Exhibit professional conduct & appearance

**A pre-employment background check is required for the selected candidates.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to those applicants that, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, have the following:

• Possess and maintain an active GMSP Certification Questions

• Do you currently hold an MSF Certification?

• Do you currently hold a GMSP Coach Certification?

• Do you currently operate a motorcycle?

• Approximately, how many miles do ride annually?

• Do you have any teaching experience?

• Do you have a teaching certification?

• Have you taken motorcycle rider education or attended any formal motorcycle safety training programs? Which courses?

Conditions of Employment:

This position also involves bending, lifting, fueling motorcycles, making minor maintenance repairs, performing outdoor activities, working in inclement weather, working holidays, and working around moving vehicles.

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• Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual status updates by phone or email.
• All qualified applicants will be considered; however, not all will be selected for an interview.
• Candidates chosen to move forward will be contacted directly by the hiring agency.
• Applicants who are not selected will receive notification.
• Please note that this posting may close at any time before the listed closing date once a suitable applicant pool has been identified.
• Be sure to complete the entire application. An attached résumé does not replace a fully complete work experience section.
• All candidates are subject to background to include (motor vehicle, credit, and criminal history checks).

NOTE: Information in this announcement is subject to change.

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.