Oregon DMV Facing 25 Percent Workforce Shortage in Portland Metro Region
The Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle (DMV) division is currently facing a hiring shortage of nearly 20 percent statewide, causing extended wait times statewide and even forcing smaller offices to shutter when the few remaining employees call out. DMV spokesperson David House told the Mercury that the shortage is caused by an increase in departing employees and a decrease in applicants. Last year, through retirement, resignation, internal job changes, and other instances, the DMV field...