Manheim Mobile Vehicle Condition Inspector, Suffolk County, NY
for each level? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It suggests those are the allowed headings. It doesn't forbid other headings? It says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Likely they expect only those headings. So we should not create additional headings like "Mobile Inspector - Level 1". Instead we can embed the details within the appropriate sections using paragraphs and lists.
Thus we need to convey all info under those headings.
Approach:
About the role
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Likely they expect only those headings. So we should not create additional headings like "Mobile Inspector - Level 1". Instead we can embed the details within the appropriate sections using paragraphs and lists.
Thus we need to convey all info under those headings.
Approach:
About the role
... job description paragraph(s) ...
Responsibilities
- ... list of responsibilities from Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions (maybe grouped). Also include role-specific responsibilities? Could combine. We need to preserve all substantive info: The responsibilities list includes many bullet-like sentences. We'll convert each sentence to
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Similarly for Requirements: we need to include role-specific requirements (summary for each level) and maybe also the "Ability to meet physical and mental demands" etc.
Qualifications: include minimum qualifications for each level.
Benefits: include the described benefits.
Pay: include compensation details.
We must not include schedule.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO etc.
Let's extract details.
Job Description (Applies To All Levels) paragraph:
"The Mobile Inspector functions as a key member of the Manheim Mobile Inspections team, responsible for conducting on-site vehicle condition inspections for dealer clients within an assigned territory. This role provides accurate, detailed, and timely documentation of vehicle condition in accordance with Manheim inspection standards, supporting client trust, marketplace transparency, and inventory flow. Mobile Inspectors build strong relationships with dealer clients by delivering consistent, high-quality inspections, acting as brand ambassadors for Cox Automotive, and actively engaging dealers to grow participation in Manheim's mobile inspection services. This role requires the ability to work with minimal supervision while demonstrating increasing independence, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills."
We can put that in
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Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions: List: - Vehicle Inspection & Documentation - Conduct thorough vehicle inspections in accordance with Manheim inspection standards. - Locate, start, move, inspect, and return vehicles safely on dealer client lots. - Verify vehicle identification, VINs, mileage, sub-series, and options; ensure accurate system entry. - Inspect and document vehicle exterior condition, including tires, frame, glass, panels, and mechanical components. - Inspect and document interior condition, including seating, dashboard, and installed options. - Perform basic mechanical checks across powertrain, drivetrain, and electrical components. - Identify and document damage, missing components, or inoperable features. - Client Engagement & Territory Management - Build trust with dealer clients through consistent quality, professionalism, and responsiveness. - Educate clients on the value of Manheim Marketplace and mobile inspection services. - Proactively engage with dealers to increase inspection volume and maintain active participation. - Leverage data, insights, and partner input to maximize inspection efficiency and territory productivity. - Adapt to changes in daily appointments and schedules to ensure effective dealer coverage. - Reporting, Tools & Collaboration - Prepare and submit daily activity and production reports. - Utilize Salesforce.com for reporting, lead management, and customer performance tracking. - Collaborate closely with Wholesale Specialists, peers, and other Manheim teams to support client success. - Work effectively within a continuous improvement and Lean environment, contributing to process enhancement. - Safety, Compliance & Standards - Maintain production expectations as established by leadership. - Demonstrate a visible commitment to safety by following all safety and health procedures. - Participate actively in Safety Excellence initiatives. - Comply with Manheim inspection standards, including the NAAA Frame/Structure Damage Policy. - Perform other duties as assigned. We can flatten these into list items. Role-Specific Requirements: We have summaries for each level. Mobile Inspector - Level 1 Summary: Entry-level role responsible for conducting vehicle inspections under established processes while learning Manheim inspection standards, tools, and client engagement practices. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required; Minimal automotive knowledge preferred (body and mechanical); 0-1 Years Of Automotive-related Experience Preferred; Valid driver's license with a safe driving record required; Ability to meet physical and mental demands of the role within required timeframes. Key Responsibilities: Conduct basic vehicle inspections with accuracy and attention to detail; Safely move and handle vehicles on dealer lots; Accurately document vehicle condition and data in inspection systems; Develop working knowledge of inspection standards and client expectations. Mobile Inspector - Level 2 Summary: Intermediate role responsible for independently managing assigned inspection activity, delivering high-quality inspections, and supporting growth within the assigned territory. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED plus 3+ years of experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED; or 5 years' experience in a related field. 1-2 Years Of Automotive-related Experience Preferred; Valid driver's license with a safe driving record required; Ability to meet physical and mental demands of the role within required timeframes. Key Responsibilities: Independently conduct detailed and complex vehicle inspections; Manage daily inspection schedules efficiently across dealer locations; Build strong working relationships with dealer clients; Utilize data and insights to expand inspection volume and efficiency; Support continuous improvement initiatives and team collaboration. Mobile Inspector - Senior Level Summary: Senior role responsible for advanced vehicle inspections, mentoring peers, and serving as a trusted inspection professional within the assigned territory. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED plus 5 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED and 3 years' experience; or 7 years' experience in related field. Previous Vehicle Inspection Experience Required; Strong automotive knowledge (body and mechanical) required; 2-3 Years Of Automotive-related Experience Strongly Preferred; 1 year of service with Manheim Inspections recommended; Valid driver's license with a safe driving record required; Ability to meet physical and mental demands of the role within required timeframes. Key Responsibilities: Perform advanced and high-complexity vehicle inspections; Serve as a subject matter resource for inspection standards and best practices; Support onboarding and development of less experienced Mobile Inspectors; Maintain strong dealer relationships and inspection quality standards; Model safety, professionalism, and operational excellence. We need to include these under Requirements section maybe. Qualifications: Could be same as Minimum Qualifications? The posting has Minimum Qualifications under each level. We could put them under Qualifications section. But we also have Requirements section that includes role-specific summaries and key responsibilities? Might be overlapping. However we need to follow instruction: Use headings for sections like Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, etc. So we need to allocate content appropriately. We could put: - About the role: job description paragraph. - Responsibilities: the Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions (flattened). - Requirements: the role-specific summaries (maybe each level's summary) plus key responsibilities? But key responsibilities already covered in Responsibilities; maybe we put role-specific summaries under Requirements. - Qualifications: the Minimum Qualifications for each level. - Benefits: the benefits paragraph. - Pay: the compensation paragraph. We should not repeat info unnecessarily but must preserve all substantive info. If we put key responsibilities only under Responsibilities, we lose the role-specific key responsibilities (like "Conduct basic vehicle inspections..." etc). Those are substantive and differ per level. So we need to include them somewhere. Could include them under Requirements as well, but that duplicates with Responsibilities? Might be okay but we should avoid duplication? The instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. It doesn't forbid duplication, but better to avoid redundancy. However we need to include level-specific responsibilities. The general responsibilities list already includes many items that are generic; the level-specific responsibilities are more specific (basic vs detailed vs advanced). We could incorporate them under Responsibilities as sub-items per level, but we cannot use headings for levels. Could embed them in the list with clarifying text. Simplify: Under Responsibilities, we can have a list that includes all responsibilities from the general list plus the level-specific ones, each prefixed with level indicator. That preserves all info. Similarly, Requirements section could contain the summaries and minimum qualifications? But qualifications already have min quals. Might be better to put summaries under Requirements, and min quals under Qualifications. Thus:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough vehicle inspections in accordance with Manheim inspection standards.
- Locate, start, move, inspect, and return vehicles safely on dealer client lots.
- Verify vehicle identification, VINs, mileage, sub-series, and options; ensure accurate system entry.
- Inspect and document vehicle exterior condition, including tires, frame, glass, panels, and mechanical components.
- Inspect and document interior condition, including seating, dashboard, and installed options.
- Perform basic mechanical checks across powertrain, drivetrain, and electrical components.
- Identify and document damage, missing components, or inoperable features.
- Build trust with dealer clients through consistent quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
- Educate clients on the value of Manheim Marketplace and mobile inspection services.
- Proactively engage with dealers to increase inspection volume and maintain active participation.
- Leverage data, insights, and partner input to maximize inspection efficiency and territory productivity.
- Adapt to changes in daily appointments and schedules to ensure effective dealer coverage.
- Prepare and submit daily activity and production reports.
- Utilize Salesforce.com for reporting, lead management, and customer performance tracking.
- Collaborate closely with Wholesale Specialists, peers, and other Manheim teams to support client success.
- Work effectively within a continuous improvement and Lean environment, contributing to process enhancement.
- Maintain production expectations as established by leadership.
- Demonstrate a visible commitment to safety by following all safety and health procedures.
- Participate actively in Safety Excellence initiatives.
- Comply with Manheim inspection standards, including the NAAA Frame/Structure Damage Policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Level 1: Conduct basic vehicle inspections with accuracy and attention to detail; safely move and handle vehicles on dealer lots; accurately document vehicle condition and data in inspection systems; develop working knowledge of inspection standards and client expectations