Review Vacancy
AgencyMotor Vehicles, Department of
TitleSupervising Automotive Field Investigator
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $79184 to $100091 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as an Supervising Automotive Facilities Inspector, M-1; OR, one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a G-23 or higher in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe. Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class. The minimum qualifications are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written.
Duties Description Under general direction:
• Responsible for overseeing 22 Counties in the Western, New York (Syracuse Region)
• Oversees the licensing, registration and ongoing regulation of all businesses involved in the sale, inspection or repair of motor vehicles within a geographical area of New York State and directs the review of consumer complaints relating to those same business activities, setting management goals for the region and ensuring that goals are met.
• Supervises a staff of Senior Automotive Facilities Inspectors, Automotive Facilities Inspectors and Body Repair Inspectors, providing direction and advice in the resolution of operating problems and the interpretation of laws, regulations, policies and procedures; evaluates the work performance of subordinate supervisors.
• Recommends changes in law, policy or procedure and suggests program innovations; administers the implementation of changes and innovations which receive approval, ensuring that all regional staff obtain appropriate and timely training to carry out their responsibilities.
• Evaluates the potential program impact of legislative proposals.
• Confers with Senior Automotive Facilities Inspectors on work in progress, offering guidance with difficult cases, workload management issues, proper and uniform implementation of rules and procedures.
• Maintains liaison with regulatory, consumer and trade groups and organizations, providing Department management with analysis of industry trends, working with groups to develop model standards and promote enforcement consistency, addressing groups at conferences and seminars, attending legislative committee hearings, and responding to media inquiries.
• Assists Division and Bureau heads in improving regulatory standards in such areas as record-keeping, adequacy of facilities, equipment performance, quality of diagnostics and repair, and the determination of negligence or overcharging.
• May be called upon to give testimony at administrative hearings or in civil or criminal court proceedings.
• Prepares the Regional Offices Annual Critical Spending requests and justifications.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Rushon.Harrison@dmv.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS DMV-VSCA 6 Empire State Plaza, Room 220
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter (referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting) indicating how you meet the qualifications for appointment. Please also include a clear and concise resume, and submit all documents via the fax number or email address listed above. Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their social security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility.