Transportation Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) (40 Hour) - #250613-9126FM-001

Introduction Are you a current Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employee looking to advance your career within the agency? Do you want to continue to help make commuting and traveling throughout CT safe? If so, read below and apply today!
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) invites its eligible agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) in the Bureau of Highway Operations and Maintenance in the Hartford Bridge Maintenance facility. Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a state employee, you would continue to have access to the following:

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Continue to work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
  
• Professional growth and development opportuni ties
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• Remain with an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers ( CSCE ) and named the Womens Transportation Seminar ( WTS ) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!
  

THE ROLE
This position is responsible for overseeing a Bridge Maintenance garage of various levels of Transportation Maintainers and Crew Leaders, under the direction of the Trans. General Supervisor (Bridge) in the repair and maintenance operations of various statewide infrastructure, and making on-site adjustments to projects as deemed necessary. This position will cover the duties of the Trans. General Supervisor (Bridge) as required. The Transportation Supervisor will be responsible for creating and presenting safety topics for quarterly safety meetings.
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement on their application, or they will not be considered. Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce a copy of their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the "tank endorsement" and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) at time of interview, or they will not be considered.
• Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, respond to bridge emergency call outs throughout the year including nights, weekends, and based on operational needs, to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm, which at times, could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.
• Must be trained and can wear a Harness and possess fall protection training.
• Must follow the Department's Lead Health and Safety and Silica Safety Programs; (respirator physical, a current respirator fit test)
• Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.
• Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.
• Applicants invited to interview will be requested to supply a copy of their Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B, with Tank Endorsement, and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC).

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday - Friday
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Location: Hartford, CT
• Office/on-site work environment

WHO WE ARE
The mission of the CTDOT is improving lives through transportation. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click here . Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing ... .
• Salary Calculations : For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note : The only way to apply to this posting is via the Apply or Apply Online buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaires expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note : This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics .

QUESTIONS? WERE HERE TO HELP:

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for supervising the work of crews engaged in bridge maintenance. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Supervises rigging of staging, cleaning and painting of metal, replacement of bridge timber, building and demolition of temporary wooden structures, gunite repairs, pouring and surfacing of concrete, drilling of concrete on stone and driving or removal of rivets;
• Supervises electric or acetylene welding and cutting, repairs to gears, shafts, bearings and other mechanical parts of a drawbridge and other equipment used in bridge work;
• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Conducts performance evaluations;
• Determines priorities and plans crews work;
• Establishes and maintains crew procedures;
• Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;
• Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
• Prepares reports and correspondence;
• Monitors use of equipment, materials, supplies and contractual services;
• Maintains cost records;
• Maintains necessary precautions for safety of employees and the public;
• Supervises snow and ice work;
• Requisitions supplies and materials;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
  • and ability to maintain moveable and stationary bridges;
  • relevant agency policies and procedures;
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • safety precautions;
  • winter road maintenance;
• Knowledge of
  • first aid;
  • personnel rules;
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • use and maintain small tools and equipment used in bridge repairs and maintenance;
  • utilize computer software;
• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Five (5) years of experience in the bridge maintenance field. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Bridge Maintenance operations to include carpentry, masonry, structural repairs, and working with heights
• Experience leading and providing direction to a work crew
• Experience in an acting capacity as a Trans. Supervisor (Bridge)
• Experience with the Departments Bridge Repair Units (BRU) and Construction Contracts, and the ability to interpret the contracts
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and design plans
• Experience with computer applications such as CORE, STARS, Bentley and Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint)
• Experience with adherence and enforcement to department policies and procedures

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class will be required to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required.
• Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, visual and auditory, acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.
• A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS Incumbents in this class may be exposed to extremes of weather conditions, frequent lifting of heavy weights, highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months and loud and potentially dangerous machinery. Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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.