Frequently asked questions about jobs at the DMV

 

How do I get a job working behind the counter at a NY State DMV office?

The New York State title for the position you are interested in is Motor Vehicle Representative (MVR) . These positions are available only in NY State DMV issuing offices which exist in the following counties: Albany, Bronx, Broome, Erie, Kings, Monroe, Nassau, New York, Oneida, Onondaga, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester. If you are interested in this position you must take the next NY State DMV MVR exam.

How do I get a job administering road tests for NY State DMV?

The State title for the position you are interested in is Motor Vehicle License Examiner . If you are interested in this position, you must take the next exam for this title.

I have experience in automotive and/or body repair.  What positions would I qualify for with NY State DMV?

You may qualify for the Automotive Facilities Inspector or Body Repair Inspector positions.

I am interested in a position as an investigator.  Does NY State DMV have any positions in this field?

If you have a bachelor's degree, you may qualify for a position as a Investigative Specialist Trainee Motor Vehicle  or   Investigative Specialist 1 Motor Vehicle.

Does NY State DMV hire employees for the title Motor Vehicle Inspector or Motor Carrier Investigator?

No, these are Department of Transportation titles. For information on these titles, visit the NY State Career Mobility Office Web site and search by the title.

I don't have a college degree.  Are there any jobs with NY State DMV for which I might qualify?

DMV has the following positions for which you might qualify:

Once you are a State employee in a competitive class position you will have the opportunity to take promotional exams for which you qualify. Also, visit the NY State Department of Civil Service Web site for a list of exams.

 

I have a college degree.  For which jobs at NY State DMV would I qualify?

DMV has the following positions for which you may qualify:

 

Does NY State DMV make special accommodations for employees with disabilities?

Yes. The NY State DMV participates in the Workers with Disabilities Program (55-b) and Veterans with Disabilities Program (55-c). For more information about the certification process, please visit the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities web page.

The NY State DMV is committed to assuring equal employment opportunity and equal access to services, programs, and activities for persons with disabilities. It is the policy of NY State DMV to provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified person with a disability to enable such person to perform the essential functions of the State government position for which the person is applying or in which the person is employed.

Is there additional information I should know if I am a wartime veteran or member of the Armed Forces?

Read the Department of Civil Service information about wartime veterans and members of the Armed Forces.

How do I apply for a job with the NY State DMV?

Read the Department of Civil Service Web site information about how to apply for a job with New York State.

Can I send in a resume?

Most positions in the DMV are filled through competitive exams. State agencies use the resulting eligible lists to hire people. Therefore, you cannot simply apply for most positions at NY State Department of Motor Vehicles unless you are sent a canvass letter that results from your name appearing on an eligible list.

However, if you are certified through the Workers with Disabilities Program (55-b) or the Veterans with Disabilities Program (55-c), you may send in your resume, along with a Civil Service letter confirming your certification with this program, to the NY State Department of Motor Vehicles. For more information about the certification process, visit the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities web page.

Is there a tentative schedule for exam announcements?

See the Department of Civil Service Web site information about the tentative schedule of exams.

What are the different types of tests?

See the Department of Civil Service Web site for information about the different types of tests.

Where do I get exam announcements and applications?

Read the Department of Civil Service web site for information about getting exam announcements and applications.

How often are exams offered?

Most exams open to the public are held approximately every four years. Applications for Continuous Recruitment Exams are accepted continuously, with no application deadline.

I received my qualifying degree or other higher education in a foreign country.  What documentation do I need to prove my credentials?

Read the Department of Civil Service Web site for information about obtaining a foreign degree equivalency.

What are the benefits of working for NY State DMV?

See the many benefits explained on the Employee Benefits page.