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FY 2022 ANNUAL REPORT | GEORGIA DEPARTMENT of DRIVER SERVICES

ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2022

FACILITY COMMUNITY VETERANS
IMPROVEMENTS SERVICE SERVICES

DDS continues to improve the In addition to participating in the SIMPLIFIED
physical environment for our State Charitable Contribution DDS and the Georgia
team members and customers. Program (SCCP), DDS regularly Department of Veterans

Several facilities were remodeled gives back to the community. Service (GDVS) have made it
including Lithonia, Warner Robins This year’s programs included: easier for veterans to obtain
and Headquarters Training. hosting a Blood Drive, COVID-19 a free Driver’s License and/
This year’s Bond Projects Vaccine/booster clinics or Identification Card. DDS
will now accept the Armed
included: donations to Homeless Veterans
and needy children in several Forces Separation Papers (DD-
• Dalton ($2.7M) Opened June counties. 214) directly at any Customer
2022 Service Center. Previously, the

• Douglasville ($3.4M) veteran would need a trip to
Groundbreaking May 2022 their local GDVS to present
their separation papers and
obtain a Certificate of Eligibility
(DS516 or DS-318) to bring to
DDS for free licensing services.

SALARY INCREASES FOR TEAM MEMBERS

DDS had successfully obtained a pay increase for Driver Examiners who are the
Agency’s front line Team Members. Additionally, the Governor’s $5,000 salary
increase budget recommendation has contributed to a robust recruitment and
improved retention for this very important position.
DDS believes in internal mobility and career advancement opportunities for our
employees with satisfactory performance to transition from Driver Examiner 1 (DE
1) to Driver Examiner 2 (DE 2) with an increase of 10%.
Driver Examiner 1
After Six months of employment 2.5% increase
After 12 months of employment 2.5% increase
After 18 months of employment (promotion to Driver Examiner 2) 5% increase
TOTAL 10% increase

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