Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $45455 to $58008 Annually
Minimum Qualifications To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on a current Civil Service eligible list, or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
If a viable eligible list does not exist in all locations, a provisional appointment may be made in accordance with Civil Service Law. Candidates who accept a provisional appointment must take the next competitive examination and be reachable on the resultant eligible list to be considered for a permanent appointment to the position. To be considered for provisional appointment, candidates must have: Either 1. Three years’ experience in the repair and/or mechanical inspection of buses (15 passengers or more) and/or heavy trucks (GVWR 18,000 pounds or more) which must have included one-year experience with antilock brake systems. Experience limited to maintenance, repair or inspection activities obtained while working in a commercial garage, where most of the work is primarily related to automobiles, pick-up trucks, small vans, or ambulates and only occasionally to buses or heavy-duty trucks, is NOT qualifying. Or 2. An associate’s degree in automotive or diesel technology AND two years’ experience as described above. Or 3. Graduated from a one-year post high school certificate program in automotive or diesel repair technology** AND one year experience with antilock brake systems. **Adult BOCES programs are not qualifying for this examination.
CANDIDATES MUST PASS A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION PRIOR TO BEGINNING EMPLOYMENT.
Duties Description As a Motor Vehicle Inspector, duties include, but are not limited to: • Inspect the mechanical condition of buses, heavy duty trucks, vans, suburbans, station wagons and other commercial vehicles. • Check both controlled and preventive maintenance programs, driver’s hours of labor records and facility of fleet operators. • Investigate complaints, accidents and illegal operations; testify at hearings when required; and keep records and submitted reports of inspections and investigations. • Enforce driver, vehicle and hazardous materials regulations. • Perform duties independently without direct supervision and, as such, be responsible for scheduling your own work and adhering to your own timetable. • Responsibilities also may include participating within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations
Additional Comments The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women minority group, members, disabled persons and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.