Automotive Facilities Inspector, G-16 and Various Languages or Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS) – Westchester County

Duties

An Automotive Facilities Inspector Trainee investigates and seeks resolution of consumer complaints involving automotive services and periodically inspects service providers for licensure compliance. Candidates will be required to work in one or more counties within that region.

Minimum Qualifications

• Vehicle Safety Field Office - Region 2 is currently accepting applications for Automotive Facilities Inspector, G-16.
• To be eligible for appointment, candidates must meet one of the following conditions as detailed below:

NY HELPS*

• Automotive Facilities Inspector, G-16: Five years of experience as an automotive mechanic, automotive diagnostician, or automotive technician instructor which must have included diagnosis and repair of On-Board Diagnostic 2 (OBD2) Systems.
• Automotive Facilities Inspector Trainee 2, G-NS (Equated to G-15): Four years of experience as described above.
• Automotive Facilities Inspector Trainee 1, G-NS (Equated to G-14): Three years of experience as described above.

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. 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 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.

Additional Comments

• CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT: Candidates appointed to the Trainee 1, Trainee 2, or Journey (G-16) level will be required to obtain, before completion of their traineeship and/or probation, a total of five valid certifications (or a passing score reports) from the Automobile/Light truck series (A Series) AND/OR from the Medium/Heavy truck test series (T Series) from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
• 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. Appointees who work in Dutchess, Orange, or Putnam Counties will receive an additional $2,000 annual mid-Hudson adjustment.
• These field positions are located throughout New York State and require extensive field work and daily travel within a designated region of assignment. Appointees to these positions will be required to operate a motor vehicle; therefore, you must possess a driver’s license valid in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.
• Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed work week and Telecommuting.

Benefits

• 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

Contact Information

Email Address: dmv.sm.HELPSInspector@dmv.ny.gov

Notes on Applying

Send a cover letter, referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting, along with your clear and concise resume stating your current Civil Service title, if applicable, and indicating how you believe you meet the qualifications for appointment.

Please note: Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their Social Security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility. Should you accept a job offer with the Department of Motor Vehicles, your appointment will be contingent upon completion of fingerprinting and background check (DMV covers the cost).