Automotive Facilities Inspector, G-16 and Various Languages or Trainee ; NY HELPS; Albany

Duties Description An Automotive Facilities Inspector Trainee investigates and seeks resolution of consumer complaints involving automotive services and periodically inspects service providers for licensure compliance. Candidates will be required to work in one or more counties within that region. Under the general direction of a Senior Automotive Facilities Inspector:

• Obtains information concerning consumer complaints by reviewing complaint file, interviewing complainant, and soliciting third-party information.
• Obtains and evaluates respondent’s version of the events under dispute.
• Examines vehicle and components to determine the nature, extent and necessity of work performed, using appropriate test equipment and disassembling portions of vehicles.
• Examines invoices, bills of sale, purchase orders and related documents to determine whether the quality and type of repair or maintenance work and related charges conform with written estimates and work orders.
• Acts as mediator between consumers and automotive facilities in cases where no illegality is uncovered.
• Gathers, labels and prepares evidence.
• Prepares narrative case reports of findings and makes appropriate recommendations regarding actions to be taken.
• Testifies at administrative hearings and may make recommendations to the hearing officer concerning appropriate restitution.
• May serve as an expert witness at court proceedings.
• Conducts original inspections and periodic program audits of licensed or regulated automotive facilities to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Description

Duties Description An Automotive Facilities Inspector Trainee investigates and seeks resolution of consumer complaints involving automotive services and periodically inspects service providers for licensure compliance. Candidates will be required to work in one or more counties within that region. Under the general direction of a Senior Automotive Facilities Inspector:

• Obtains information concerning consumer complaints by reviewing complaint file, interviewing complainant, and soliciting third-party information.
• Obtains and evaluates respondent’s version of the events under dispute.
• Examines vehicle and components to determine the nature, extent and necessity of work performed, using appropriate test equipment and disassembling portions of vehicles.
• Examines invoices, bills of sale, purchase orders and related documents to determine whether the quality and type of repair or maintenance work and related charges conform with written estimates and work orders.
• Acts as mediator between consumers and automotive facilities in cases where no illegality is uncovered.
• Gathers, labels and prepares evidence.
• Prepares narrative case reports of findings and makes appropriate recommendations regarding actions to be taken.
• Testifies at administrative hearings and may make recommendations to the hearing officer concerning appropriate restitution.
• May serve as an expert witness at court proceedings.
• Conducts original inspections and periodic program audits of licensed or regulated automotive facilities to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Vehicle Safety Field Office - Region 3 is currently accepting applications for Automotive Facilities Inspector, G-16. Counties included in Region 3 include:
Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Dutchess, Essex, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren, and Washington.

To be eligible for appointment, candidates must meet one of following conditions as detailed below:

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Automotive Facilities Inspector, G-16:
Five years of experience as an automotive mechanic, automotive diagnostician, or automotive technician…