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Motor Vehicle Clerk Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: Cortland County Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 10/20/05 MOTOR VEHICLE CLERK DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for determining eligibility for drivers’ licenses and vehicle registration through a review of the application and a variety of supporting documents. The incumbent checks documents for accuracy and completeness of information, proof of age, conviction record and other required information. The incumbent processes documents by means of a teleprocessing device and related peripheral equipment. Motor Vehicle Clerks work under general supervision on standard assignments in accordance with defined procedures; detailed instructions are provided for new or unusual assignments. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) 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; Conducts vision, road sign, and written tests; Receives, counts, and stores license plates, tabs, forms and other supplies; Compiles receipts, expenditures and reports for submission to the State Department of Motor Vehicles; Directs applicants in the proper completion of forms and provides routine information; Schedules road tests; Collects and records motor vehicle fees. 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 office terminology, procedures, equipment and business English; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to deal effectively with the public; Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files; Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet and databases; Ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and concentration; 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 Two years of clerical experience. ---PAGE BREAK--- Motor Vehicle Clerk Page 2 I 2