Transportation Garage Supervisor (40 Hour) - #250730-8749FM-001

Introduction

Are you a current Department of Transportation (DOT) 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, ready below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) invites its agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Garage Supervisor for the Willington Repair Facility. Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class statewide. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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• Professional growth and development opportuni ties
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THE ROLE The Transportation Garage Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and assigning daily duties to a crew of various Transportation Maintainers, Welders, Machinists, and Mechanics. Additional duties include:

• Scheduling and assigning daily assignments;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communicating with staff;
• Reviewing and evaluating the work of staff and making effective recommendations;
• Prioritizing production.

In your daily operations, you will implement and effectively enforce the Departments operations and mission, incorporate appropriate labor relations and union contract language, Department policies and procedures, and communicate effectively with staff and outside entities, both verbally and written.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Candidates must indicate they hold a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement in the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section of the 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.
• Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever his or her services are needed; to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.
• 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, valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) and copies of their last two performance appraisals.
• Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.
• Various storm events will require employees to be at work prior to, during, and after a storm or weather event, which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends. Additionally, in preparation for the winter season, overtime may be required to prepare the fleet and equipment

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday - Friday
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• First shift, 7:30 am to 4 pm
• Location: Willington, CT
• Office/On-Site work environment

ABOUT US At DOT, our mission is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values 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 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).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• 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:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond @ct.gov .

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Transportationand the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for supervisinga maintenance and repair garage for automotive, highway or airport maintenanceequipment. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Conducts performance evaluations;
• Determines priorities and plans garage work;
• Establishes and maintains garage procedures;
• Develops or makes recommendations on the 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;
• Inspects vehicles and equipment to test effectiveness of repairs;
• Performs or closely supervises intricate repair jobs involving special assignments;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of and ability to diagnose motor and equipment problems and to use complicated testing equipment and welding devices;
• Knowledge of record keeping and inventory procedures;
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
  • in operation, repair and maintenance of automotive, highway and/or airport maintenance equipment;
• Ability to utilize computer software;
• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Five (5) years ofexperience in the repair and maintenance of automotive, highway and/or airportmaintenance equipment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a highly skilled mechanic.
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive and Mechanical Equipment) or a Transportation Maintainer 4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED Graduation from avocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of thesubject requirements in automotive repair may be substituted for two (2) yearsof the General Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and fabrication of diesel, auto, and heavy equipment.
• Up to date on potential occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to maintain a safe working environment.
• Experience with time management, workload scheduling. and setting priorities.
• Experience with the States procurement regulations and parts/material inventory.
• Experience with office reporting and procedures.
• Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PP, etc.), TEAMS, One Drive, SharePoint, CoreCT, and AssetWorks.
• Experience working effectively in a high production environment.
• Experience supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of subordinates.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this classmay be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriatecurrent licenses, permits and/or certifications. CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS At State Airports: Inaddition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application,a thorough background investigation of each candidate will be made beforepersons are certified for appointment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

WORKING CONDITIONS Incumbents may berequired to lift; may be exposed to some risk of injury from equipment. 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.