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Saratoga County
Motor Vehicle Clerk (HELPs)
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What they do
A Tax Examiner or Collector examines tax returns, bills of sale and other documents to determine the type and amount of taxes, duties and other types of fees to be paid by individuals or businesses, referring exceptional or important cases to accountants, senior government officials or managers.
$45,814 / year median in New York
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Salary Range:
$49,476 - $59,206- (•Salary range provides earnings potential, which is based on years of service employed with Saratoga County in specified title)
Work Location:
40 McMaster Street, Ballston SpaNY 12020
Classification:
Non-Competitive (Exam requirements temporarily waived) Job Description Work involves responsibility for determining eligibility for drivers' licenses, vehicle registrations, and ID's, through a review of the application(s) and a variety of supporting documentation. Information must be transmitted to a central computer system using a computer terminal. For drivers' licenses, a check must be made for accuracy and completeness of information, proof of age, conviction record, record of mental or physical illness and any other supporting documents. For registrations, a check must be made for accuracy and completeness of information, proof of ownership, insurance coverage, vehicle inspection certificate, and any other supporting documents. Work is performed under general supervision and in accordance with established policy and procedures with supervisory staff determining questions of an unusual or more complex nature. The incumbent does related work as required. Incumbents will be placed at the Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, and/or Saratoga Springs location (to be determined during interview process). Minimum Qualifications (at least) A. Possession of an Associate's Degree in Secretarial Science, Office Management, Business Administration, or related field and one (1) year of clerical, cashiering, or public contact experience which must include data entry functions on a personal computer; OR B. Graduation from High School or possession of an equivalency certificate (GED) and three (3) years of clerical, cashiering or public contact experience which must include data entry functions on a personal computer.NOTE:
Public contact is defined as customer service representatives, receptionists, sales people, people providing personal services, interviewers, counselors, and similar jobs which involve periodic contact with a client, customer, member of the public, etc. (Degree must have been awarded by a college or university by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the US Department of Education/US Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. . You must pay the required evaluation fee.) Typical Work Activities (- Illustrative)
- Reviews and processes applications for all types of licenses and registrations; Checks supporting documents such as proof of ownership, insurance coverage, vehicle inspections etc.
- Excellent benefits, NYS Retirement Membership, and competitive Compensation Plan To Apply (via Link Provided)
- Qualified candidates may alternatively submit an application and resume, by mail or in person to the Personnel Officer - Civil Service Division, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Resume may not be substituted for application Fax submissions will not be accepted Applications will continue to be accepted through the date posted, or until the flyer has been removed.
- This title has been approved under the NYS Civil Service HELP Program - exam requirements have been temporarily waived through December of 2026
- If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office.