Fleet Auction Inspector

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City's most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies. What we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of City government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:

• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 56 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service to all of them. It's an opportunity to provide meaningful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website /DCAS to learn more about the work we do.

NYC Fleet manages all NYC vehicles, equipment, fuel, leasing, and related services. The City’s fleet includes over 28,500 vehicles, costs over $1 billion annually, and involves nearly 1,800 full time staff. NYC implements nation leading programs in sustainability, including electric cars and biofuels, as well as in fleet safety, shared services, telematics, and fleet efficiency.

The Fleet Auction Inspector reports to the Director of Auction. DCAS conducts public auctions of used and older fleet vehicles and equipment. Auction inspectors will handle all fieldwork tied to the program, including inspection and preparation of vehicles for public auction, site coordination with agencies, tow coordination with vendors and customers, and estimating auction revenue. Inspectors will assist with emergency management tied to vehicle damage events.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Attend meetings and conference calls, and prepare relevant reports.
• Conduct vendor and agency site visits, vehicle inspections, minor troubleshooting, and agency decal removal/cover
• Coordination on agency/vendor/buyer logistics and documentation
• Make vehicle salvage recommendations
• Estimate minimum bids using online resources and historical data
• Coordination of operations with agencies, vendors, and customers, including vehicle tow-away.
• Documentation download, retention, and maintenance of all sales materials
• Perform related work.
• Assist with general fleet and agency initiatives.

• 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.