Research Consultant I - DMV

In this position, you will focus on relevant legislation for the Motor Vehicle Division. With the direction of the Division Director, you will track legislation affecting the Division, attend legislative update meetings during the session, observe relevant committees and floor time, and provide post-session analysis of legislative changes. You will then help with the implementation of the new legislation. Throughout the year you will also help with other projects as assigned. Day-to-day responsibilities of this position: Monitor, track, and analyze proposed legislation, Utah Code, and administrative rules affecting the Motor Vehicle Division throughout the legislative session. Attend legislative hearings, committee meetings, and floor sessions to provide updates and represent the division’s interests. Prepare and present post-session legislative analysis, including detailed reports on statutory changes and their operational impacts. Evaluate the fiscal, operational, and technological impacts of new legislation on the division, including revenue and budget adjustments, personnel requirements, and IT/system infrastructure (e.g., VADRS). Coordinate the implementation of new laws, including the revision of DMV Policy and Procedure Handbooks, form redesigns (e.g., TC-656), and website updates (e.g., fee estimators). Write and draft technical reports and briefing materials, on research findings for presentation to the Division Director and others within the agency.