Jurisdiction: Cortland County

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive

Adopted: 10/20/05

Revised: 11/19/2008

SENIOR MOTOR VEHICLE CLERK

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves responsibility for assisting in the operation of the Motor Vehicle Bureau and for maintaining the financial records for all transactions in the bureau. The incumbent oversees the activities of the Motor Vehicle Bureau in the absence of the Motor Vehicle Director. Duties require the auditing of all monetary functions of the bureau and demand a thorough understanding of all phases of bureau operation. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Motor Vehicle Director with considerable leeway allowed for the use of independent judgement in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Reviews and processes license applications, issues license plates and registrations;

Oversees the activities of employees engaged in processing license applications, issuing license plates and registrations;

Makes suggestions on improving methods and procedures and assists in their installation;

Responsible for inventory control, including preparing requisitions, ordering, receiving and maintaining appropriate supply of materials necessary;

Trains new employees;

Prepares periodic financial reports on activities of the bureau;

Assists applicants in the proper completion of forms and answers requests for information;

Performs all duties required of a Motor Vehicle Clerk;

Performs duties of Director of Motor Vehicles, in his/her absence.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good 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;

Good knowledge of modern office terminology, procedures, equipment and business English;

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

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

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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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited

by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s degree or higher; or

(b) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of account keeping, business or clerical experience; or