Median Annual Wage: $35,460
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (55%); Some college, no degree (15%); Bachelor's degree (12%)
Projected Growth: Average (8% to 14%)
Related Job Titles: Clerk; License Clerk; Program Technician; Dealer Support Technician; Motor Vehicle Representative; Motor Vehicle License Clerk; Licensing Specialist; License and Permit Specialist; Motor Vehicle Field Representative (MVFR); Permit Specialist
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Source: O*NET OnLine information for License Clerks.
More Office and Administrative Support Careers
- Collect prescribed fees for licenses.
- Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.
- Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
- Update operational records or licensing information, using computer terminals.
- Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.
- Maintain records of applications made or licensing fees collected.
- Perform routine data entry or other office support activities, including creating, sorting, photocopying, distributing, or filing documents.
- Code information on license applications for entry into computers.
- Inform customers by mail or telephone of additional steps they need to take to obtain licenses.
- Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations.
- Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for License Clerks.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for License Clerks.