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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/21/25

Applications Due12/03/25

Vacancy ID203359

NY HELPYes

AgencyMotor Vehicles, Department of

TitleHighway Safety Program Analyst 1, G-18 or Highway Safety Program Analyst Trainee 1/2, G-NS (NY HELPS – NO EXAM REQUIRED)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12228

Duties Description Duties of the Highway Safety Program Analyst (HSPA) 1 or Trainee 1/2 position, located in DMV's Driver Safety Programs, include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating the daily administration of the Impaired Driver Program (IDP) and Motorcycle Safety Program (MSP) programs.
• Conducing analysis, recommending and implementing policy and process improvements.
• Explaining and interpreting agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures to interested parties.
• Reviewing course provider applications, including new course curriculum for classroom and technology-based courses.
• Coordinating contracted curriculum and program providers, including contract development, implementation, administration and oversight.
• Reviewing monitoring reports and other source data, recommending sanctions for non-compliance, developing charges, prosecuting hearings, and implementing and enforcing sanctions.
• Serving as IDP Liaison to ITS on aspects of the Driver Regulation Enforcement and Management System (DREAMS), which includes reporting system malfunctions, recommending system enhancements and assisting in the development of system user guides.
• Responding to inquiries from industry contacts and the public.
• Performing the varied duties of a HSPA within the multiple programs and units administered by DMV Driver Safety Programs, including cross-training in all program areas.

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

NY HELPS*:

For Highway Safety Program Analyst 1, G-18: Six years of experience planning, administrating, monitoring, and evaluating a wide range of traffic safety, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, and driver safety education program activities.

For Highway Safety Program Analyst Trainee 2, G-NS (Equated to G-16): Five years of experience planning, administrating, monitoring, and evaluating a wide range of traffic safety, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, and driver safety education program activities.

For Highway Safety Program Analyst Trainee 1, G-NS (Equated to G-14): Four years of experience planning, administrating, monitoring, and evaluating a wide range of traffic safety, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, and driver safety education program activities.

Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Transfer:

One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service allocated to a G-11 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.

Name Brittany Fila

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Brittany.Fila@dmv.ny.gov

Address

Street 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

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.

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