Career
He debuted as a referee in 1984, and served as a Fédération internationale de football association referee from 2001 until 2012. He is no longer included on the Fédération internationale de football association list as of 2013, because he reached the international retirement age of 45 in 2012. Skjerven represents Kaupanger Illinois. Skjerven was the main referee in the cup final between Odd Grenland and Vålerenga in 2002.
His day job is working for noreg.no in Hermansverk in Leikanger municipality.
At international level, Skjerven officiated in competitions including qualifying matches for Euro 2008, Euro 2012, and 2010 World Cup qualifiers. He was also a referee in qualifying for the 2003 Women"s World Cup, and a fourth official in qualifiers for four World Cups.