JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Impound Services Auction Technician

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  March 2000

 

ORG/POS #:  1420/1508

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To provide clerical and technical assistance in the public auction of impounded vehicles in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and regulations.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Impound Services Manager.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Establishes and maintains computerized and hard copy files of vehicles for auction; reviews files to ensure accurate and complete documentation is received prior to the sale of vehicles to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and regulations.

 

2.         Enters and retrieves vehicle and auction information by operating a microcomputer utilizing database and word processing software.

 

3.         Notifies lien holders, registered owners, and other required parties prior to the sale of vehicles; ensures compliance with City and State rules and regulations.

 

4.         Compiles, types, and ensures accuracy of a list of vehicles for auction; prepares newspaper advertisements of vehicles for sale and forwards to the newspaper.

 

5.         Provides or receives information from the Little Rock Police Department, Arkansas State Police and National Crime Insurance Bureau regarding proposed auction vehicles relating to stolen, abandoned and unidentifiable vehicles.

 

6.         Verifies vehicle identification number of impounded vehicles with computer reports received from the State Department of Finance and Administration – Motor Vehicle Division and the Division of Emergency Services.

 

7.         Ensures a sufficient number of vehicles with completed documentation files in the City’s possession to warrant scheduling an auction.

 

8.         Prepares auction packets for vehicles to be auctioned in accordance with State statutes and guidelines of the State Department of Finance and Administration – Motor Vehicle Division.

 

9.         Registers auction patrons and verifies identification to permit entry into auction area by utilizing a microcomputer.

 

10.       Receives, records, and verifies amount of final bids for vehicles at auction sales; collects money from final bidders; verifies and provides buyer with bill of sale, invoice and other required documentation before auctioned vehicle is removed from the facility.

 

JOB TITLE: Impound Services Auction Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION – CONTINUED

 

 

11.       Investigates and responds to complaints with buyer title transfer; researches and presents documentation to the State Department of Finance and Administration – Motor Vehicle Division to process suspense vehicles for title transfer.

 

12.          Provides assistance to the Impound Supervisor in developing, maintaining, and recommending improved methods relating to auction policies and procedures.

 

13.       Operates a City vehicle in the performance of essential functions.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Serves as backup to Impound Attendants II.

 

2.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

JOB SPECIFICATION

IMPOUND SERVICES AUCTION TECHNICIAN

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of average difficulty in providing clerical and technical assistance in the public auction of impounded vehicles in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and regulations.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  March 2000

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Establishes and maintains computerized and hard copy files of vehicles for auction; reviews files to ensure accurate and complete documentation is received prior to the sale of vehicles to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and regulations.

 

Enters and retrieves vehicle and auction information by operating a microcomputer utilizing database and word processing software.

 

Notifies lien holders, registered owners, and other required parties prior to the sale of vehicles; ensures compliance with City and State rules and regulations.

 

Compiles, types, and ensures accuracy of a list of vehicles for auction; prepares newspaper advertisements of vehicles for sale and forwards to the newspaper.

 

Provides or receives information from the Little Rock Police Department, Arkansas State Police and National Crime Insurance Bureau regarding proposed auction vehicles relating to stolen, abandoned and unidentifiable vehicles.

 

Verifies vehicle identification number of impounded vehicles with computer reports received from the State Department of Finance and Administration – Motor Vehicle Division and the Division of Emergency Services.

 

Ensures a sufficient number of vehicles with completed documentation files in the City’s possession to warrant scheduling an auction.

 

Prepares auction packets for vehicles to be auctioned in accordance with State statutes and guidelines of the State Department of Finance and Administration – Motor Vehicle Division.

 

Registers auction patrons and verifies identification to permit entry into auction area by utilizing a microcomputer.

 

Receives, records, and verifies amount of final bids for vehicles at auction sales; collects money from final bidders; verifies and provides buyer with bill of sale, invoice and other required documentation before auctioned vehicle is removed from the facility.

 

Investigates and responds to complaints with buyer title transfer; researches and presents documentation to the State Department of Finance and Administration – Motor Vehicle Division to process suspense vehicles for title transfer.

 

JOB TITLE:  Impound Services Auction Technician

JOB SPECIFICATION – CONTINUED

 

Provides assistance to the Impound Supervisor in developing, maintaining, and recommending improved methods relating to auction policies and procedures.

 

Operates a City vehicle in the performance of essential functions.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

Good knowledge of computer fundamentals and business software, including database and word processing software.

 

Good knowledge of hard copy and computer filing and record-keeping systems.

 

Good knowledge of computerized records maintenance.

 

Good knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.

 

Some knowledge of basic mathematical principles.

 

Skill in the operation of a microcomputer, utilizing database and word processing software.

 

Skill in the operation of a computer terminal.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.

 

Ability to compile data.

 

Ability to collect and balance money.

 

Ability to count money and make change.

 

Ability to prepare detailed narrative and statistical reports.

 

Ability to maintain hard copy and computer files and records.

 

Ability to complete routine tasks and check paperwork for accuracy and errors.

 

Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

 

Ability to interpret laws and regulations.

 

Ability to review auction documentation to ensure accuracy and validity.

 

Ability to maintain detailed files and records.

 

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  Completion of high school; at least two (2) years of general clerical experience utilizing a computer terminal or microcomputer; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

JOB TITLE: Impound Services Auction Technician

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

JOB TITLE: Impound Services Auction Technician

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                                           YES         NO

Lifting (lbs.)	10
Carrying (lbs.)	10
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)		ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                                          YES          NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts		ü
Work in High, Precarious Places		ü
Fumes or Dust		ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals		ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)		ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)		ü