Motor Vehicle Representative 1, G-9 (NY HELPS) - Brooklyn District Office

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles; New York (NY); On-site; USD 3,700 - 4,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Paid Holidays

Pension

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Coverage

Flex Spending

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Transportation Savings Program

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking a professional to handle substantial in-person or phone interactions with the public regarding licenses, registrations, testing, and related programs. You will work with multiple applications on a computer system and assist with payments and security items.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, accurate cash handling, and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of customer service experience.
• Alternatively, 30 college credits.

Responsibilities

• Substantial in-person or telephone contact with the public seeking services or information about licenses, registrations, identification, testing, insurance, penalties, hearings, and related agency programs.
• Use a computer with multiple applications running simultaneously.
• Operate telecommunication consoles, camera, cash drawer, photocopiers, fax machines, scanners, calculators, etc.
• Process customer payments such as cash, checks, credit cards, and inventories of documents, license plates, registration stickers, and other security items.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 college credits

Job description

Responsible for substantial in-person or telephone contact with members of the public seeking services or information regarding licenses, registrations, identification, testing, insurance, penalties, hearings, and related agency programs.

Responsibilities to effectively use a computer with multiple applications running simultaneously.

Responsibilities could include operation telecommunication consoles, camera, a cash drawer, photocopiers, fax machines, scanners, calculators, etc.

Responsible for processing customer payments such as: cash, checks, credit cards charges, and inventories of documents, license plates, registration stickers, and other security items.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

Duties Description

Responsible for substantial in-person or telephone contact with members of the public seeking services or information regarding licenses, registrations, identification, testing, insurance, penalties, hearings, and related agency programs.

Responsibilities to effectively use a computer with multiple applications running simultaneously.

Responsibilities could include operation telecommunication consoles, camera, a cash drawer, photocopiers, fax machines, scanners, calculators, etc.

Responsible for processing customer payments such as: cash, checks, credit cards charges, and inventories of documents, license plates, registration stickers, and other security items.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for the Motor Vehicle Representative 1, G-9 position you must meet one of the following conditions as detailed below:

NY HELPS*:

Graduated from high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma AND you must have EITHER:

1: One year of experience in a position where your primary responsibility was providing customer service** to the general public*** either in an environment with substantial face-to-face interaction or in a call center environment

OR

2: 30 College semester credit hours

Transfer

One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service allocated to a G-07 or higher eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law, or currently serving in the title and eligible for reassignment.

Reinstatement

If you previously served in this title or in a title otherwise transferable to this title, you may be considered for reinstatement pursuant to Civil Service Law, if it is in the best interest of the agency. If you left state service more than one year ago, the reinstatement must also be approved by the Civil Service Commission. All reinstatements must serve a mandatory 52-week probation period.

55b/c Appointment

This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications stated above and must submit their current 55b/c eligibility letter along with their application.

• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS 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 of the title for which they apply.

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. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

• Civil Service defines customer service as dealing with many different individuals on a continuous basis where verbal communication is the primary means of accomplishing the duties of the position.
• Civil Service defines the general public as a broad range of people NOT limited to a specific group of the public.

Additional Comments

Appointees who work in the five boroughs of New York City or in Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, or Westchester Counties will receive an additional $4,150 annual downstate adjustment.

Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed workweek 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 athttps://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 [e-mail]

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