Jurisdiction: Cortland County

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive

Adopted: 10/20/05

Revised: 11/19/08

MOTOR VEHICLE DIRECTOR

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves responsibility for directing the activities of and supervising the work of all employees in the Motor Vehicle Bureau. The incumbent develops and recommends adoption of internal policies and procedures to provide and maintain the efficient operation of the bureau. Work is performed under the general supervision of the County Clerk in accordance with the provisions of the Vehicle and Traffic Law and procedures issued by the New York State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Works with the County Clerk to formulate and implement departmental policies and procedures for the business administration of the Motor Vehicle Bureau;

Plans, directs and coordinates various functions of the Bureau such as accounting, payroll and clerical;

Implements new programs, procedures and methods in order to achieve better efficiency;

Accounts for monies received in the bureau;

Maintains financial accounts and records;

Keeps abreast of new laws and impending charges to the Vehicle and Traffic Law as they pertain to the bureau so that necessary charges can be initiated promptly and effectively;

Enters and retrieves data through the use of a computer terminal;

Trains, supervises, evaluates and disciplines staff;

Coordinates the Motor Vehicle Bureau’s purchases with vendors and purchasing;

Disseminates information to the public on all phases of the law and procedures relating to Motor Vehicles.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of pertinent sections of the Vehicle and Traffic Law as they relate to the issuance of licenses and registrations;

Good knowledge of modern methods used in keeping and checking financial accounts and records, including financial computer software;

Ability to operate personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheets and databases;

Ability to understand and interpret complex oral instructions and/or written directions;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Ability to prepare correspondence and reports;

Ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and concentration;

Ability to deal effectively with the public;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MOTOR VEHICLE DIRECTOR

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(a) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (4) years of clerical, account keeping or business experience; or

(b) Six (6) years of experience as defined in (a); or

(c) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), and (b).