Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyMotor Vehicles, Department of

TitleMotor Vehicle Representative 1, Chinese Language G-9 (NY HELPS - NO EXAM REQUIRED)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $41399 to $50884 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 6 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12228

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for the Motor Vehicle Representative 1, Chinese Language, 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-7 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.

To be able to be hired for this position, candidates must pass a Chinese Language (Mandarin or Cantonese) proficiency test at a level that shows the ability to properly perform the duties of the position. Also, you must be able to read, write and speak English and must be able to follow written and spoken instructions.

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

A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE is available. Please visit https://oer.ny.gov/employee-benefit-programs to learn more about the exceptional benefits we offer.

**Civil Service defines customer service is defined 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.

Duties Description As a Motor Vehicle Representative (Chinese Language Parenthetic) working in the Ticketing Public Phone Unit your duties would include but not be limited to the following:

• Explain the requirements for the motorist who receives
tickets in New York City needed to clear their license.
• Reschedule hearing dates as appropriate.
• Accept payment for guilty pleas.
• Use multiple systems to provide accurate motorist record
information.

Resolutions are often multi-step processes and require multi-tasking. Preferred skills include an attention to detail, an importance to check your own work for accuracy and being accurate in your data entry. This unit handles an extremely high volume of calls, and you will be expected to be logged into the phone systems 100% of your workday. Excellent verbal and written communications are required.

Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed work week and Telecommuting.

Selected candidates will need to pass a Chinese language (Mandarin or Cantonese) proficiency test, at a level that will ensure your ability to perform properly the duties of the position, in order to be appointed

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

Contact Information

Name Chris Ahl

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Chris.Ahl@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) indicating how you meet the qualifications for appointment. Please also include a clear and concise resume. Submit all documents to the 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. 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. 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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.