Administrative Law Judge/Assistant Administrative Law Judge (NY HELPS) - Bronx County

About the role

The Administrative Law Judge, under the title of Motor Vehicle Referee, will conduct administrative hearings and render decisions for the adjudication of moving traffic violations, fatal accidents, persistent violators, false statements on Motor Vehicle documents, or driving without insurance. They will also handle hearings involving commercial establishments such as repair shops, dealers, inspection stations, driving schools, commercial bus drivers and school bus operators. In some cases, the incumbent will prepare cases for review by the Motor Vehicle’s Appeals Board. Decisions are influenced by the New York Vehicle and Traffic Laws, the Commissioner’s Rules and Regulations, the Navigation Law, and the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Laws.

Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative hearings and render decisions for moving traffic violations and fatal accidents.
• Handle hearings involving commercial establishments such as repair shops, dealers, inspection stations, driving schools, commercial bus drivers and school bus operators.
• Prepare cases for review by the Motor Vehicle’s Appeals Board.
• Render decisions based on the New York Vehicle and Traffic Laws, the Commissioner’s Rules and Regulations, the Navigation Law, and the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Laws.
• Conduct hearings involving violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law and the Commissioner’s Rules and Regulations by commercial establishments.
• Conduct hearings involving violations of the Navigation Law by boaters and the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Laws by operators of snowmobiles.
• Render decisions influenced by the Zero Tolerance Program and new regulations concerning emission inspections.

Requirements

To be eligible for the Administrative Law Judge or Assistant Administrative Law Judge (a traineeship which leads to the Journey Level title), you must meet one of the following conditions as detailed below.

• Administrative Law Judge (Motor Vehicle Referee) (SG-25): Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience.
• Assistant Administrative Law Judge (Assistant Motor Vehicle Referee/Assistant Motor Vehicle Referee, Spanish Language) (equated to SG-22): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience in the trial of issues in courts of record or in the conduct or trial of adversary proceedings, quasi-judicial in nature, before a governmental department or agency.

Qualifications

• One of the following conditions must be met:
• One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 21 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.
• 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. If you left state service less than one year ago, the reinstatement request from a state agency will usually be approved by the Department of Civil Service. If you left state service more than one year ago, the reinstatement must also be approved by the Civil Service Commission.
• 55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55 b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter. For 55 b/c consideration, candidates must satisfy at least one of the Open Competitive qualifications listed.

Preferred Qualifications

• A highly motivated individual interested in working in public service as part of an active legal team with at least three years’ experience as a New York State Attorney.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Eager to learn new subject areas.
• Demonstrated sound judgment.
• Excellent oral communication skills.

Additional Comments

Positions available in all five Metro Counties (New York, Bronx, Kings, Richmond, and Queens). Appointees who work in the five boroughs of New York City or in Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, or Westchester Counties will receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed work week and Telecommuting.

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 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.

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