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Administrative Law Judge/Assistant Administrative Law Judge (NY HELPS) - Richmond County

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
Staten Island, NY
Description

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for the Administrative Law Judge or Assistant Administrative Law Judge (a traineeship which leads to the Journey Level title), you must meet one of the following conditions as detailed below.

NY HELPS*:

  • Administrative Law Judge (Motor Vehicle Referee) (SG-25): Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience.
  • Assistant Administrative Law Judge (Assistant Motor Vehicle Referee/Assistant Motor Vehicle Referee, Spanish Language) (equated to SG-22): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience in the trial of issues in courts of record or in the conduct or trial of adversary proceedings, quasi-judicial in nature, before a governmental department or agency.

Transfer

One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 21 or higher eligible for transfer and deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law; OR in a title approved for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

Reinstatement

If you previously served in this title or in a title otherwise transferable to this title, you may be reinstated pursuant to Civil Service Law. If you left state service less than one year ago, the reinstatement request from a state agency will usually be approved by the Department of Civil Service. If you left state service more than one year ago, the reinstatement must also be approved by the Civil Service Commission.

55b/c Appointment

This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55 b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter. For 55 b/c consideration, candidates must satisfy at least one of the Open Competitive qualifications listed.

  • 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 may be 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 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 compete in an examination. 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.

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.

Additional Comments

**Positions available in all five Metro Counties (New York, Bronx, Kings, Richmond, and Queens)**

Appointees who work in the five boroughs of New York City or in Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, or Westchester Counties will receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed work week and Telecommuting.

There are many benefits to working for the DMV! Including:

  • Paid Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Pension
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Flex Spending
  • Voluntary 457B Retirement Saving Program
  • Health Care Spending Account
  • Tuition Assistance Programs
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Transportation Savings Program
  • Employee Assistance Programs

For additional information about the benefits of being a state employee, visit the Office of Employee Relations website at

DMV is committed to being a model employer for people with disabilities. DMV’s commitment includes ensuring that the recruitment, application, interviewing and hiring processes are accessible to all job applicants. If you are a job applicant who may need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact DMV’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility at [email protected].

The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve.

Posted 2025-12-21

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