Professional Career Opportunities - Job Title Details

License Examination Specialist Trainee 1, G-13

Occupation Group

Service Regulation and Compliance

Salary Information

Starting Salary

$46,529

Career Ladder Information

Salary Information for License Examination Specialist Trainee 1
Title Grade Hiring Rate/yr Job Rate/yr
License Examination Specialist Trainee 1 14 $52,198 $66,634
License Examination Specialist Trainee 2 16 $58,247 $74,135
Senr License Examination Specialist 18 $65,001 $82,656
Assoc License Examination Specialist 23 $84,156 $106,454

All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.

Job Description

License Examination Specialists plan, manage, and monitor an array of professional and technical license examinations. They provide outreach, education, technical assistance and advice to individuals seeking to obtain professional licensure.

Trainees will receive a combination of structured training, on-the-job training, and/or practical job performance to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to function at the full performance level.

Minimum Qualifications

You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.

a bachelor's or higher degree.

Advanced Placement

If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.

View Additional Qualifications

For Trainee 2 you must also have:

Either 1. One year of professional experience *; OR

2. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled **

For the Full Performance Level you must also have:

Either 1. Two years of professional experience*; OR

2. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled** AND one year of professional experience*.

*Professional experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position.

**Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the position

How to Apply

The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted