Motor Vehicle Regulations Technician I - Spanish Speaking

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title: Motor Vehicle Regulations Technician I – Spanish Speaking
Division: Mandatory Insurance
Union:            SEIU
Location:       501 S 2 nd St, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County
Salary:           $3,779 to $5,330 monthly – commensurate with experience, plus stipend for Spanish translation and interpretation services
Benefits:

Overview:

Performs complex and technical review of court documents and insurance records to determine appropriate enforcement action regarding a vehicle owner's registration file. Determines if license plate suspension or recession action should be performed; answers telephone inquiries; assists walk-in customers; reviews files, records, and documents to determine the status of registration privileges; updates the mandatory insurance and registration computer files. All duties require the knowledge to interpret and the use of the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS), Section 625-5/7-601-607; 625 ILCS, Section 3-707, 708, 710, and 711 pertaining to the Mandatory Insurance law. Provides interpretation of 625 ILCS Section 5/3-704.1 (Chicago Wheel Tax). These provisions are a general description of the law and must be interpreted according to the specific situation for the public.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives and answers telephone and walk–in inquiries to provide technical responses to the general public, circuit clerks, law enforcement agencies, state’s attorneys and insurance companies to explain statutory requirements and resolve specific problem cases. Reviews and analyzes the accuracy of mandatory insurance related records, files and documents to determine the compliance with mandatory vehicle insurance law and the eligibility of the reinstatement of suspended registration privilege.
• Performs complex research, analyzes and approves evidence of insurance provided by vehicle owners and/or insurance companies. The documents analyzed can include declaration page, insurance ID cards, insurance policy, including commercial policies, SR22 documentation from insurance company and correspondence from insurance company. Verifies proper reinstatement fee; makes determination to authorize reinstatement of a suspended registration; may perform online entry to update the mandatory insurance and registration computer files to remove or add suspensions. All facility reinstatement work is sent to our office for review of accuracy and to complete the file.
• Research registration, title, mandatory insurance, insurance company and driver’s license computer files to obtain missing or corrected information required for appropriate processing of court documents; contacts state’s attorney’s office and county clerk’s offices to retrieve missing information received from courts. Initiates letter to return documents to courts when necessary. Contacts law enforcement agencies to determine status of confiscated license plates. Maintains statistical reports on daily activities, compiles weekly, monthly and yearly reports for supervisor’s review.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school and one year of responsible clerical experience dealing with laws, rules or regulations in a public or private organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires working knowledge of applicable portions of Chapters 3, 6, 7 and/or 11 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
• Requires working knowledge of business English and composition.
• Requires working knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Requires working knowledge of the drivers license examination procedures and Administrative Hearings Department procedures.
• Requires working knowledge of insurance principles and terminology.
• Requires ability to exercise independent judgment in making decisions in accordance with applicable laws and to apply proper procedures.
• Requires ability to analyze difficult cases and render decisions concerning the denial or reinstatement of driving or vehicle registration privileges.
• Requires ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Requires ability to deal tactfully with the public.
• Requires ability to maintain a satisfactory working relationship with other employees.
• Requires the ability to fluently speak, read, translate, and write in Spanish to serve the Spanish speaking community.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.

Application Process:

• Please visit to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed .
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.