New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
Motor Vehicle License Examiner, G-12 (NY HELPS) - Albany Road Testing
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Albany, New York, United States
Motor Vehicle License Examiner, G-12 (NY HELPS) - Albany Road Testing
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New York State Department of Motor Vehicles provided pay range This range is provided by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $50,425.00/yr - $61,548.00/yr
Description Under the supervision of a Senior or a Principal Motor Vehicle License Examiner, Motor Vehicle License Examiners conduct road tests to ensure that only qualified persons are licensed to operate motor vehicles. They examine applicants for all categories of motor vehicle driver licenses including passenger vehicles, motorcycles, commercial driver licenses (tractor trailers and buses), certified examiners, and commercial driving school instructors at various locations to determine fitness based upon standard rating guidelines.
Examines and evaluates forms and documents for authenticity; verifies the identity of the applicant; and may confiscate suspicious documents.
Inspects test vehicle for conformance with Department of Motor Vehicles requirements.
Directs applicants through the road test route and evaluates driving performance.
Provides applicants with immediate feedback regarding their road test performance; discloses road test results at the conclusion of the road test; and explains reasons for failure and makes recommendations.
Determines if restrictions such as corrective lenses, hearing aids, etc. are to be applied on the license.
Enters all information into a computerized tablet (electronic scoring device) to indicate license class-driving school vehicle, restrictions and client identification and test results; performs routine maintenance of electronic equipment; and troubleshoots and resolves electronic device problems.
Working Conditions You would have substantial contact with the public under stressful conditions and may be required to effectively de-escalate tense situations. You would be required to work outdoors, year-round, including during inclement weather and be required to provide your own transportation because the job may involve traveling to various remote assignments and locations where you would be working independently. You must be able to enter and exit the vehicles used in testing throughout the day including commercial vehicles such as tractor trailers, buses, and trucks that require the examiner to climb up into the driving compartment. You would be required to walk around vehicles while carrying a computerized tablet (electronic scoring device), and to position obstacles prior to a road test. You must be able to stand for long periods of time, during and/or between road tests. In order to be successful in these positions, other important traits include interpersonal skills, friendliness, courtesy, accuracy, teamwork, respect, punctuality, and good attendance.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for appointment, candidates must meet one of following conditions as detailed below:
NY HELPS*:
Graduated from high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma
Either 1: One year of experience that involved extensive face-to-face interaction with the general public while providing customer service.
OR 2: 30 semester credit hours of college-level study AND six months of extensive face-to-face interaction with the general public while providing customer service.
Transfer
One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service allocated to a G-12 or higher eligible for transfer and deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law; OR in a title approved for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
Reinstatement
If you previously served in this title or in a title otherwise transferable to this title, you may be reinstated pursuant to Civil Service Law.
55b/c Appointment
This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter. For 55b/c consideration, candidates must satisfy at least one of the Open Competitive qualifications listed.
Title is part of the NY HELPS Program. For the duration of the program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means NO EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, WITHOUT HAVING TO TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE TEST.
Civil Service defines the general public as a broad range of people NOT limited to a specific group of the public.
Additional Comments
You must currently have full license privileges to drive an automobile and must have had full continuous license privileges to drive an automobile for the three-year period immediately preceding the date of your appointment and continuously thereafter.
PLEASE NOTE: Each Road Testing Unit (RTU) covers multiple surrounding counties. Albany RTU covers: Albany, Columbia, Essex, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington.
There are many benefits to working for the DMV! Including:
Paid Leave
Paid Holidays
Pension
Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Coverage
Flex Spending
Voluntary 457B Retirement Saving Program
Health Care Spending Account
Tuition Assistance Programs
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Transportation Savings Program
Employee Assistance Programs
For additional information about the benefits of being a state employee, visit the Office of Employee Relations website at https://oer.ny.gov/employee-benefit-programs.
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is committed to being a model employer for people with disabilities. DMV’s commitment includes ensuring that the recruitment, application, interviewing and hiring processes are accessible to all job applicants. If you are a job applicant who may need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@dmv.ny.gov
DMV is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
General Business
Government Administration
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Motor Vehicle License Examiner, G-12 (NY HELPS) - Albany Road Testing
role at
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles provided pay range This range is provided by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $50,425.00/yr - $61,548.00/yr
Description Under the supervision of a Senior or a Principal Motor Vehicle License Examiner, Motor Vehicle License Examiners conduct road tests to ensure that only qualified persons are licensed to operate motor vehicles. They examine applicants for all categories of motor vehicle driver licenses including passenger vehicles, motorcycles, commercial driver licenses (tractor trailers and buses), certified examiners, and commercial driving school instructors at various locations to determine fitness based upon standard rating guidelines.
Examines and evaluates forms and documents for authenticity; verifies the identity of the applicant; and may confiscate suspicious documents.
Inspects test vehicle for conformance with Department of Motor Vehicles requirements.
Directs applicants through the road test route and evaluates driving performance.
Provides applicants with immediate feedback regarding their road test performance; discloses road test results at the conclusion of the road test; and explains reasons for failure and makes recommendations.
Determines if restrictions such as corrective lenses, hearing aids, etc. are to be applied on the license.
Enters all information into a computerized tablet (electronic scoring device) to indicate license class-driving school vehicle, restrictions and client identification and test results; performs routine maintenance of electronic equipment; and troubleshoots and resolves electronic device problems.
Working Conditions You would have substantial contact with the public under stressful conditions and may be required to effectively de-escalate tense situations. You would be required to work outdoors, year-round, including during inclement weather and be required to provide your own transportation because the job may involve traveling to various remote assignments and locations where you would be working independently. You must be able to enter and exit the vehicles used in testing throughout the day including commercial vehicles such as tractor trailers, buses, and trucks that require the examiner to climb up into the driving compartment. You would be required to walk around vehicles while carrying a computerized tablet (electronic scoring device), and to position obstacles prior to a road test. You must be able to stand for long periods of time, during and/or between road tests. In order to be successful in these positions, other important traits include interpersonal skills, friendliness, courtesy, accuracy, teamwork, respect, punctuality, and good attendance.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for appointment, candidates must meet one of following conditions as detailed below:
NY HELPS*:
Graduated from high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma
Either 1: One year of experience that involved extensive face-to-face interaction with the general public while providing customer service.
OR 2: 30 semester credit hours of college-level study AND six months of extensive face-to-face interaction with the general public while providing customer service.
Transfer
One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service allocated to a G-12 or higher eligible for transfer and deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law; OR in a title approved for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
Reinstatement
If you previously served in this title or in a title otherwise transferable to this title, you may be reinstated pursuant to Civil Service Law.
55b/c Appointment
This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter. For 55b/c consideration, candidates must satisfy at least one of the Open Competitive qualifications listed.
Title is part of the NY HELPS Program. For the duration of the program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means NO EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, WITHOUT HAVING TO TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE TEST.
Civil Service defines the general public as a broad range of people NOT limited to a specific group of the public.
Additional Comments
You must currently have full license privileges to drive an automobile and must have had full continuous license privileges to drive an automobile for the three-year period immediately preceding the date of your appointment and continuously thereafter.
PLEASE NOTE: Each Road Testing Unit (RTU) covers multiple surrounding counties. Albany RTU covers: Albany, Columbia, Essex, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington.
There are many benefits to working for the DMV! Including:
Paid Leave
Paid Holidays
Pension
Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Coverage
Flex Spending
Voluntary 457B Retirement Saving Program
Health Care Spending Account
Tuition Assistance Programs
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Transportation Savings Program
Employee Assistance Programs
For additional information about the benefits of being a state employee, visit the Office of Employee Relations website at https://oer.ny.gov/employee-benefit-programs.
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is committed to being a model employer for people with disabilities. DMV’s commitment includes ensuring that the recruitment, application, interviewing and hiring processes are accessible to all job applicants. If you are a job applicant who may need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@dmv.ny.gov
DMV is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
General Business
Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at New York State Department of Motor Vehicles by 2x
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