Review Vacancy
AgencyMotor Vehicles, Department of
TitleAutomotive Facilities Inspector Trainee 1
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $39713 to $50814 Annually
Minimum Qualifications 1. Three years of experience as an automotive mechanic, automotive diagnostician, or automotive technician instructor. Experience must have included diagnosis and repair of On Board Diagnostic 2 (OBD2) Systems; AND,
2. One currently valid certification (or one passing score report issued within the past two years) from EITHER the Automobile/Light truck series (A Series) OR from the Medium/Heavy truck test series (T Series) from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)..
Non-qualifying experience: Activities comprised solely of fueling; changing oil, water, antifreeze, batteries or tires; replacing fan belts, air filters, or oil filters; installing windshield wiper blades or light bulbs; polishing and washing; repairing, installing, or replacing seat safety belts, upholstery or communications equipment, or repairs performed not on the vehicle, but only on parts of the vehicle removed by others is NOT qualifying. Also, experience limited to automotive repair and/or maintenance of personal vehicles performed in non-commercial settings is NOT qualifying.
For a listing of possible education/experience substitutions for qualifying experience, please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/announarchive/announcements/25-761.cfm.
Duties Description An Automotive Facilities Inspector Trainee investigates and seeks resolution of consumer complaints involving automotive services and periodically inspects service providers for licensure compliance. Under the general direction of a Senior Automotive Facilities Inspector:
• Obtains information concerning consumer complaints by reviewing complaint file, interviewing complainant and soliciting third-party information as required.
• Obtains and evaluates respondent’s version of the events under dispute.
• Examines vehicle and components to determine the nature, extent and necessity of work performed.
• Examines invoices, bills of sale, purchase orders and related documents to determine whether the quality and type of repair or maintenance work and related charges conform with written estimates and work orders.
• Acts as mediator between consumers and automotive facilities in cases where no illegality is uncovered.
• Gathers, labels and prepares evidence.
• Prepares narrative case reports of findings and makes appropriate recommendations regarding actions to be taken.
• Testifies at administrative hearings and may make recommendations to the hearing officer concerning appropriate restitution.
• May serve as an expert witness at court proceedings.
• Conducts original inspections and periodic program audits of regulated automotive facilities to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Additional Comments We are currently accepting applications for AFI Trainee 1 positions in the following Regions / Counties. Candidates will be appointed to a specific region and will be required to work in one or more counties within that region. Required work hours vary by location:
Region 1: Nassau, Suffolk
Region 2: Bronx, New York, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Westchester
Region 3: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Dutchess, Essex, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren, Washington
Region 4: Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Franklin, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, Steuben, St. Lawrence, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga, Tompkins
Region 5: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates
Region 6: Kings, Queens, Richmond
Appointees who work in the five boroughs of New York City or in Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, or Westchester Counties will receive an additional $3,026 annual downstate adjustment. Appointees who work in Dutchess, Orange, or Putnam Counties will receive an additional $1,513 annual mid-Hudson adjustment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Jonathan.Campano@dmv.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Safety
PO Box 2700-ESP
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 and the Region(s) you are interested in. Please also include a clear and concise resume, and submit all documents via the fax number or email address listed above.