Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyMotor Vehicles, Department of

TitleHighway Safety Program Representative - (NY HELPS - NO EXAM REQUIRED)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade21

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $75850 to $96173 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 6 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12228

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:

• Research, develop, and administer federal grants.

• Assist in the development of the State Highway Safety Strategic Plan and Annual Report.

• Evaluate GTSC grantee applications for compliance with Federal and State guidelines and make recommendations for funding.

• Evaluate the management, control, and administration of approved projects to assist in assuring compliance with federal grants. This includes travel for on-site monitoring of projects.

• Coordinate and present highway traffic safety public information or education programs.

• Review, analyze, and make recommendations regarding complex or sensitive proposed legislation concerning highway safety issues.

• Research traffic safety, and driver safety education programs utilizing electronic resources.

• Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for this position, you must meet one of the following conditions:

1. Eligible for appointment from the Highway Safety Program Representative, G-21 eligible list

2. In a Highway Safety Program Representative, G-21 position eligible for reassignment

3. For NY HELPS appointment*: Either 1. Seven years of full-time, paid experience in planning, researching, developing, operating, and/or analyzing highway safety, public safety, public health, or other public information programs;

Or 2. an Associate's degree AND five years of the experience described above;

Or 3. a Bachelor's degree AND three years of the experience described above;

Or 4. a Master's or higher degree AND two years of the experience described above.


*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.

Additional Comments 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:
o Paid Leave
o Paid Holidays
o Pension
o Health Insurance
o Dental & Vision Coverage
o Flex Spending
o Voluntary 457B Retirement Saving Program
o Health Care Spending Account
o Tuition Assistance Programs
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
o Transportation Savings Program
o 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.

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 DMV’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility at diversityandinclusion@dmv.ny.gov.

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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Emily Kobello

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Emily.Kobello@dmv.ny.gov

Address

Street 6 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

 

Notes on ApplyingSend 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.