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Supervisor, Motor Vehicle Bureau

Herkimer County

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Compensation
$42K/yr
Location
Herkimer, NY
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York State Class D Driver's License

Job overview

Herkimer County seeks a Supervisor for its Motor Vehicle Bureau. The role oversees bureau operations, including license and plate issuance and related clerical and financial work, and directly supervises bureau employees. Work follows procedures established by the State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Candidates need a high school diploma and qualifying clerical and supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Vehicle and Traffic LawGeneral Office ProceduresOffice EquipmentBusiness ArithmeticEnglishAdministrative Detail ManagementWork PlanningSupervisionTact and CourtesyInitiativeResourcefulnessClerical Problem SolvingGood AddressPhysical Fitness

Qualifications

High School GraduationFive Years Clerical ExperienceTwo Years Supervisory ExperienceExperience and Training or EquivalentNew York State Class D Driver's LicenseUnited States CitizenshipCriminal Background CheckFBI Fingerprint Screening

Full job description

NY1745865 Supervisor, Motor Vehicle Bureau needed for Herkimer County in Herkimer, NY. Salary: $42,263.00 (2026 base pay rate) This position may be filled from a certified list of eligibles or with exception that a person may be eligible for promotion, transfer or reinstatement according to civil service rules. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: These duties involve responsibility for overseeing the operation of the Motor Vehicle Bureau involving such activities as issuing license plates, chauffeurs and operators licenses, and related clerical and financial operations. Responsibility for handling large sums of money is involved. Direct supervision is exercised over all employees of the Bureau. Work is performed in accordance with procedures established by the State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and the Vehicle and Traffic Law. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the State Vehicle and Traffic Law, related Laws, and procedures applicable to the operation of a county Motor Vehicle Bureau; thorough knowledge of general office terminology, procedures and equipment; thorough knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to handle routine administrative details independently; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; tact and courtesy; initiative and resourcefulness in the solution of complex clerical problems; good address; good physical condition. ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from high school and five years of clerical experience, two years of which shall have been in a responsible supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New York State Class D Drivers License at the time of appointment. All Motor Vehicle License Clerks are subject to a criminal background check and a FBI Fingerprint screening and must be a United States citizen. CONTACT for further information: Jennifer M DeMetro, County Clerk Herkimer County Clerks Office 109 Mary Street, Ste 1111 Herkimer, NY 13350 315-867-1129 [email protected]

How this job compares

Set against the 7,713 open Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$42K/yr
  • New York median$72–91K/yr166 salary ranges
  • US median$80–112K/yr1,108 salary ranges

This rate, $42K, is 49% below the New York median midpoint ($83K) — in the lowest quarter of Supervisor salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 572 open Supervisor jobs in New York and 7,713 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (3,595 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 3,058 of the 7,713 open Supervisor jobs (40%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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