State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Motor Vehicle Agent (5794PS)

$30.86-$38.54 Hourly / $2,468.28-$3,083.19 BiWeekly /
$64,422.00-$80,471.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Motor Vehicles this class is accountable for performing a full range of duties in support of the emissions testing, vehicle inspection, customer complaint and/or regulated business licensing programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Motor Vehicle Agent Supervisor, Motor Vehicle Sergeant or other employee of higher grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

EMISSIONS TESTING PROGRAM
  • Performs onsite reviews of emissions testing equipment, facilities, testing procedures, records and other contract compliance issues at subcontractor locations to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; 
  • Performs inspections of vehicles for pollution control devices to verify repairs have been completed; 
  • Performs audits of emission equipment including calibration checks to ensure proper emission standards are in place; 
  • Reviews documentation including, but not limited to, test data records, repair receipts and subcontractor records to verify repairs and inspections have taken place and are in compliance with established emissions standards; 
  • Reviews financial hardship waiver requests and determines whether to approve waiver; 
  • Provides technical assistance and acts as a technical resource to emissions inspectors and repairers; 
  • Performs video surveillance of subcontractor test procedures and customer services as required; 
  • Performs challenge tests to determine accuracy of emissions test results; 
  • Performs covert audits; 
  • Communicates with customers and other interested parties in person or over phone; 
  • Responds to inquiries from the public; 
  • Attempts to resolve complaints; 
  • Prepares reports; 
  • Performs related duties as required.
VEHICLE INSPECTION, CUSTOMER COMPLAINT, AND REGULATED BUSINESS LICENSING PROGRAMS
  • Performs site inspections and collects data at dealer and repairer locations for proposed or existing facilities/locations as referred by licensing staff; 
  • Conducts pre-licensing and qualification reviews of referred facilities for compliance with all applicable requirements; 
  • Conducts non-criminal investigations and reviews of customer complaints; 
  • Prepares findings upon completion of investigation for assigned cases; 
  • Testifies as necessary at formal proceedings on assigned cases; 
  • Performs inspections of motor vehicles at designated inspection lanes and taxis and ambulances at designated locations as assigned; 
  • Ensures conformance to state statutes and regulations; 
  • Conducts motor vehicle inspections to ensure safety compliance and authentication of vehicle identification numbers and transfer documents; 
  • Communicates with customers and other interested parties in person or over the phone; 
  • Responds to inquiries from dealers, repairers and the public and attempts to resolve complaints; 
  • Prepares reports; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of motor vehicle parts, equipment and mechanical operations including emissions systems; 
  • Knowledge of
    • vehicle inspection methods and techniques; 
    • vehicle diagnostic testing and repair methods; 
    • motor vehicle equipment calibration methodology; 
    • and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Skill in customer service; 
  • Ability to identify, analyze and recommend effective solutions to problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in motor vehicle repairs, motor vehicle inspection activities or related experience that will provide a working knowledge of motor vehicle parts and repairs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Graduation from an accredited vocational/technical school specializing in automotive mechanical repairs may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license during employment in this class.
  • At the time of appointment incumbents must also possess, and during the course of employment maintain, a motor vehicle driving record satisfactory to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must possess the physical stamina to perform inspections and must possess manual dexterity.
  • Applicants may be required to pass a physical examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to a moderate amount of disagreeable conditions encountered during the inspection of motor vehicles or facilities, vehicle emissions testing equipment or working outdoors.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement's compensation guidelines.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(09)-PROTECT SERV (NP-5)

EEO

(3)-Technician

SALARY INFORMATION

PS 10

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Motor Vehicle Agent in Salary Group PS 10 approved effective October 7, 2022. (Reviewed for content. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-092

EFFECTIVE DATE

05/15/2024
CLASS: 5794PS; EST: 12/30/2011; REV: 5/17/2024;