Hiring: Automotive Facilities Inspector, G-16 and Various Languages or Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS) - Erie County Company: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Location: Buffalo, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:59:48 Target Skills & Keywords : AWS About the job Required Skills: •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. Qualifications: •Automotive Facilities Inspector, G-16: Five years of experience as an automotive mechanic, automotive diagnostician, or automotive technician instructor which must have included diagnosis and repair of On-Board Diagnostic 2 (OBD2) Systems. •Automotive Facilities Inspector Trainee 2, G-NS (Equated to G-15): Four years of experience as described above. •Automotive Facilities Inspector Trainee 1, G-NS (Equated to G-14): Three years of experience as described above. •This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter. For 55b/c consideration, candidates must satisfy at least one of the Open Competitive qualifications listed. •The Automotive Facilities Inspector title series includes various languages such as: Chinese, Creole, Italian, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. Please note: For a language title, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE AND PASS the Civil Service Language proficiency exam at a level that will ensure the ability to perform the duties of the position. •If interested in applying for this position, email your resume and a cover letter to dmv.sm.HELPSInspector@dmv.ny.gov. Please note the title and location you are applying for. Compensation: •$56,183 - $79,795 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!