Position Information

NY HELPSYes

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyMotor Vehicles, Department of

TitleMotor Vehicle Referee (NY HELPS - NO EXAM REQUIRED)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $100671 to $126875 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

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? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Onondaga

Street Address 4671 Onondaga Blvd

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13219

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duties include but not limited to:
The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), under the title of Motor Vehicle Referee, will be engaged in professional legal work conducting administrative hearings involving alleged or possible violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) and Commissioner’s Regulations according to lawful procedures established by the VTL, Commissioner’s Regulations, New York State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA) and principles of administrative law, as they may apply. After given due consideration to the relevant and credible evidence presented at the hearing, the ALJ will render a written decision.

This position is in DMV’s Safety and Business Hearings Bureau (SHB). Hearings in SHB relate to: (1) safety related violations against individual motorists (E.g. Chemical Test Refusal, Fatal, Persistent Violator, Excess Speed, Cheating and False Statement hearings), and (2) violations by either unregistered businesses or non-compliant businesses regulated by DMV (E.g. Inspection/Inspector, Dealer, Franchise Dealer, Repair Shop, Driving School, and Bus Driver hearings). The SHB ALJs also conduct Toll Hearings on behalf of the Tolling Authorities. The SHB ALJ will be tasked with reviewing case files, conducting timely, fair and impartial hearings, ruling on motions, rendering verbal and written decisions, preserving all evidence and recordings, and maintaining knowledge of all applicable laws and precedence.

Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for the Motor Vehicle Referee, G-25 position you must meet one of the following conditions as detailed below:

NY HELPS*: Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience.

Advanced NY HELPS placement for this title may be possible with proof of professional experience relating to the title being posted and can be discussed at time of interview.

Transfer:
One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service allocated to a G-XX 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.

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.
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 contact ReasonableAccommodations@dmv.ny.gov

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 of the communities and customers we serve.

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

How to Apply

Name Brittany Fila

Telephone

Fax

Email Address brittany.fila@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. Should you accept a job offer with the Department of Motor Vehicles, your appointment will be contingent upon completion of fingerprinting and background check (DMV covers the cost).