Administrative Law Judge (Motor Vehicle Referee)

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means NO EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, WITHOUT HAVING TO TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE TEST. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Duties Description:
The Administrative Law Judge, under the title of Motor Vehicle Referee, will be engaged in professional legal work conducting administrative hearings and rendering decisions for the adjudication of moving traffic violations, as well as those involving fatal accidents, persistent violators, false statements on Motor Vehicle documents, or driving without insurance. They will also conduct hearings involving charges of violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law and the Commissioner's Rules and Regulations by commercial establishments such as repair shops, dealers, inspection stations, driving schools, commercial bus drivers and school bus operators. In some cases, the incumbent will prepare cases for review by the Motor Vehicle's Appeals Board. In addition to the New York Vehicle and Traffic Laws and Commissioner's Rules and Regulations, the incumbent of this position will also render decisions for violations of the Navigation Law by boaters, and the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Laws by operators of snowmobiles. Decisions are also influenced by the Zero Tolerance Program as well as new regulations concerning emission inspections.

Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate should be a highly motivated individual interested in working in public service as part of an active legal team with at least three years' experience as a New York State Attorney. Preferred qualifications include strong research and writing skills, eager to learn new subject areas, demonstrated sound judgment, excellent oral communication skills.