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Jurisdiction: Schuyler County Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive Adopted: July 23, 2009; Revised: December 1, 2017; Revised: May 2, 2019 AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC FOREPERSON (Central Garage) DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Repairs and maintenance of a wide variety of vehicles; does related work as required. This is important work involving responsibility for planning, organizing in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of a variety of vehicles used in the County Central Garage fleet. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Department Heads in accordance with established policies and the employee is responsible for planning the details of the work and maintaining the desired standards. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate employees. TYPICAL WORKACTIVITIES: Performs automotive repairs of a difficult nature; Plans, assigns and inspects completed work; Diagnose, overhaul and maintain a variety of vehicles used in the entire Schuyler County fleet; Repair or overhaul of ignition, transmission, brake, axles and other automotive systems; Negotiates with private vendors for repairs that cannot be performed at the county garages; Oversees the proper operation of machines and equipment available in the garage which include valve grinder and reseating tools, brake re-liner, hydraulic press, welding equipment, hoists, air compressor, battery charger, equipment washer, paint sprayer, sand blaster and jacks; Requisitions parts and supplies; Maintains records which include major repair, maintenance and service, perpetual inventory of parts, part books, purchase orders and New York State Motor Vehicle Inspector Records. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the tools, equipment, terminology and procedures used in the repair and maintenance of a large variety of mechanical and gas and diesel automotive vehicles; working knowledge of record keeping; basic computer knowledge; a high degree of skill in the use of tools and machinery of the trade; ability to layout and supervise the work of others; ability to detect and diagnose mechanical troubles in automotive equipment; ability to maintain records and make reports; initiative; resourcefulness; good physical condition. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. High School diploma or possession of a G.E.D; and B. Five years of experience as a skilled automotive mechanic in a registered automotive repair shop, supervisory experience preferred, and C. New York State Class D Driver’s License; and D. Must be eligible for an appropriate New York State Motor Vehicle Inspection License which must be in possession within six months of appointment NOTE: Satisfactory completion of semester credit hours, in a related field, from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees may be substituted for work experience as follows: Thirty (30) credit hours is equivalent to one year of experience; sixty (60) credit hours is equivalent to two years of experience. **See next page for NYS Motor Vehicle Inspection License requirements** ---PAGE BREAK--- Certified Motor Vehicle Inspector Description A certified New York State motor vehicle inspector examines motor vehicles at a licensed New York State inspection station to ensure that motor vehicles operating on New York State highways meet all requirements established by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Certification Requirements Applicants seeking to become a certified motor vehicle inspector in New York State must submit an application to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Consumer and Facility Services, PO Box 2700, Albany, New York 12220-0700. The latest information and requirements for certification are available on the website of the New York State Motor Vehicle Department at (Business Use Forms): Age Requirement Applicants seeking to become a certified motor vehicle inspector in New York State must by at least 17 years of age. Education and/or Experience Applicants must have at least one year of experience in repairing motor vehicles within the last five years immediately preceding the date of filing an application, obtained in a firm in the automotive industry or in an approved cooperative work study program offering training in the automotive field; or a high school or vocational school diploma in vocational automotive trades or college certification of successful completion of first year course towards an AAS degree in automotive technology. Fees $25—Non-refundable application fee $15—Three year certification fee Examination Requirements Applicants must attain a minimum passing score of 70 percent on the New York State Motor Vehicles Department written test. Examination Description Group 1 (All passenger vehicles and trailers 18,000 pounds and under) Group 2 (All tractors, semi-trailers and other vehicles over 18,000 pounds) Group 3 Group D (Emissions) Note: The D Group must be accompanied by a Group 1 or 2 certification. Licenses Issued and Active From January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007, there were 4, 533 original certifications issued. As of January 1, 2008, there were 66, 462 active certifications outstanding for motor vehicle inspector. Licensing Authority New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Bureau of Consumer and Facility Services P.O. Box 2700 Albany, New York 12220-0700 (518) 474-7998 E-mail: