Open Competitive Examination Notice
MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE CLERK—Exam #68627
LAST DATE TO FILE: August 11, 2010 EXAM DATE: September 25, 2010
SALARY: $12.96/hr
HOW TO APPLY: Must complete Civil Service application and submit to Schuyler Co. Civil Service, 105 Ninth St., Unit 21, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
EXAM FEE: $15.00 non-refundable application fee must accompany application, payable by cash, money order, or check made payable to the Schuyler County Treasurer. Please write the name and number of the examination on the check. Details concerning waiver of application fee are found in the “General Instructions.”
VACANCY: At the present time, there are no vacancies in this title. This examination is being held to establish an eligible list and will be used to fill any appropriate full-time and/or part-time vacancies as they occur.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Candidates must have been legal residents of Schuyler or a contiguous (Chemung, Seneca, Steuben, Tompkins and Yates) county for at least one month immediately preceding the date of the written examination. Preference in appointment may be given to a resident of the jurisdiction for which there is a vacancy.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The work involves responsibility for determining eligibility for drivers’ licenses and vehicle registration through a review of the applications and a variety of supporting documents. For drivers’ licenses, a check must be made of the application itself for accuracy and completeness of information, proof of age, conviction record, record of mental or physical illness and any other supporting documents that may be required. These documents are then processed by means of a teleprocessing device or by manual devices. The incumbent must also be able to determine causes of malfunctions or rejection responses from the computer and follow proper procedures for correction. For registrations, a check must be made of the application itself for accuracy and completeness of information, proof of ownership, insurance coverage, vehicle inspection certificate, if required, and any other supporting documents. The work is performed under general supervision with supervisory employees deciding questions of an unusual nature, but still allowing for some leeway in the exercise of independent judgment. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Reviews and processes applications for all types of motor vehicle licenses and registration;
Checks supporting documents such as proof of ownership, insurance coverage, vehicle inspection, etc. for adequacy and completeness of information required;
Enters data into computer, and checks resulting document for accuracy;
Uses computer to search records to answer customers’ questions, as appropriate;
Computes, receives and accounts for licenses and registration fees;
May conduct vision, road sign, and written tests;
Receives, counts, and stores license plates, tabs, forms and other supplies;
Assists in the compilation of receipts, expenditures and reports for submission to the State Motor Vehicle Bureau;
Assists applicants in the proper completion of forms and answers routine requests for information;
May be required to type minor records and reports for which skilled typing is not necessary;
Schedules road tests;
Collects and receives all fees for Motor Vehicle Sales Tax;
May perform other duties in the County Clerk’s office during slack periods of time.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of pertinent sections of the Motor Vehicle and Traffic Law as they relate to the issuance of licenses and registrations;
Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment;
Working knowledge of business arithmetic and English;
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;
Ability to get along well with others and to deal effectively with the public;
Ability to keep records related to the work;
Ability to use a computer for the entry and retrieval of information in a database;
Ability to perform close detail work involving considerable visual effort and strain;
Tact and courtesy;
Accuracy;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one year of clerical experience; or
- Completion of 30 semester credit hours in a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees; or
- An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: There will be a written test, which candidates must pass in order to be considered for appointment. The written test is designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and/or abilities in such areas as:
1. Cashiering Principles and Practices
These questions are designed to test for an understanding of such things as proper cashiering practices; terminology; and cashiering issues pertaining to currency, checks and other negotiable instruments.
2. Coding/decoding information
These questions test for the ability to use written directions to code and decode information accurately. You will be asked to apply sets of coding rules to code information and to interpret coded information. Complete directions will be provided; no previous knowledge of or training in any coding system is required.
3. Handling Money
These questions test for the ability to count money and make change correctly. Pictures of money will be used to simulate the transactions.
4. Name and number checking
These questions test for the ability to distinguish between sets of words, letters, and/or numbers that are almost exactly alike. Material is usually presented in two or three columns, and you will have to determine how the entry in the first column compares with the entry in the second column and possibly the third. You will be instructed to mark your answers according to a designated code provided in the directions.
5. Understanding and interpreting written material based on the Vehicle and Traffic law, rules and regulations
These questions test for the ability to read, understand and interpret various provisions of the above named law, rules or regulations. This part of the test will contain several reading selections based on or extracted from a passage of legal text. The candidate must read each selection and then answer one or more questions based upon it. All factual information needed to answer these questions is contained in the reading selections. No prior knowledge of that information is necessary to answer the questions correctly.
Use of calculators is ALLOWED for this examination.
Applications and announcements are available at www.schuylercounty.us or the Schuyler County Civil Service Office 105 Ninth St., Unit 21, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 (607) 535-8190
Schuyler County…An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Issue Date: July 9, 2010
SCHUYLER COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE—GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAMINATIONS
Application: An original application must be filed for each separate examination. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. or be postmarked before midnight on the “Last Filing Date” to be considered for this examination. We do not make formal acknowledgement of the receipt of an application or take responsibility for non-delivery or postal delay. Submission of a resume does not relieve you of the responsibility for completing all sections of the application. Answer every question; incomplete applications will be disapproved. Be sure to read the detailed announcement to determine whether or not you meet the announced requirements. No fee refund will be made to applicants who are disqualified or fail to appear for the examination. Notify this office if your address changes after applying. No attempt will be made to locate candidates who have moved. Download application and forms at web site www.schuylercounty.us.
Education: A copy of your diploma should be submitted if you qualify by possession of a degree. Transcripts should be submitted whenever the qualifications require a specific college major or specified number of credits.
Fee and Fee Waiver: Application fee of $15 ($25 for Uniformed Protective Services exams) must be submitted with application. Cash, money order or check made payable to Schuyler County Treasurer. Write exam name and number on check. The examination fee may be waived for persons claiming to be “unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household.” Use Schuyler County Waiver form.
Application Review: Disqualified candidates will receive a disapproval letter and will have the opportunity to submit facts in opposition to disqualification. Approved candidates will receive an admission letter a week before the date of the exam telling when and where to appear for the examination. If you do not receive your letter within five days of the examination, call the Civil Service office at 607-535-8190. Falsification or material misstatements of any part of the application may result in disqualifica-tion from the exam or from permanent competitive appointment. Statements on the application may be verified after the examination is held. At that time those candidates not meeting the requirements will be disqualified.
Residency: Candidates must be legal residents of Schuyler County of one of the contiguous counties (Yates, Seneca, Steuben, Chemung, or Tompkins) for at least one month immediately preceding the examination date. For some examinations, residency may be waived. Under Section 23-4a of Civil Service Law, a municipality may request a certification of eligible candidates who have been residents of that municipality for at least one month prior to certification.
Multiple Examinations: Qualified candidates may take a combination of examinations being given on the same date. The time limit for any combination or series of examinations cannot exceed eight (8) hours.
Cross-filing: If you’re applying for civil service examinations in multiple jurisdictions when examinations are scheduled on the same date, you must make arrangements to take all the examinations at one test site. You must apply in each jurisdiction and notify each that you are cross-filing. If you have applied for both state and local examinations, you must take all your examinations at the state center. To make arrangements, call (518) 457-7022 no later than two weeks before the test date.
Calculators: Unless otherwise notified, candidates are permitted to use a quiet hand-held, solar or battery powered calculator. Devices with typewriter keyboards, spell checkers, personal digital assistants, address books, language translators, dictionaries, or any similar devices are prohibited. No books or other reference materials are allowed.
Eligible Lists: Unless otherwise noted, the final rank order of the eligible list established as a result of this exam will be determined on the basis of the scores received on the written test, plus veterans and seniority credits where appropriate. The resulting eligible list for this examination will not be less than one year but no more than four years. Appointment from an eligible list must be made from the top three candidates willing to accept the appointment.
Rating: This examination is announced and will be rated in accordance with Section 23-2 of the Civil Service Law. The provi-sions of the New York State Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the rating of exams will apply to this examination.
Veterans/Military: Veterans or disabled veterans who wish to claim additional credit must submit a copy of their DD-214 and supporting paperwork before the eligible list is established. The requirements set by NYS for these credits must be met. Military Service members on active duty on the exam date may request a military make-up examination.
Children of Firefighters and Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty: In conformance with section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. You must inform this office when you submit your application and must also submit documentation before the eligible list is established.
Religious Observers: Most tests are held on Saturdays. If the test date conflicts with a religious observance or practice, check the box on the application. Arrangements will be made for an alternate test date, usually the following Monday.
Disabled Persons: If special accommodations for testing are required, please indicate in writing the disability and desired conditions necessary to accommodate your disability by the last filing date of the exam.
School District Positions: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from that state education department is required.
Background Investigation: Candidates may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and/or undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, including a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment.
NYS Dept. of Civil Service Test Guides (for certain exams), and booklet How to Take a Written Test, are available at http://www.cs.state.ny.us/testing/localtestguides.cfm.
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