Transportation General Supervisor (Maintenance ) (37.5 Hour) at The Department of Children and Families in Branford, Connecticut

Job Description:

Introduction

Are you a DOT employee looking to advance your career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!


The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) invites its qualified agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation General Supervisor (Maintenance) in District 3. The present vacancy is located in Trumbull Maintenance.This posting will be used to fill future vacancies within District 3: Branford, Darien, Guilford, New Canaan, Milford, New Haven, North Haven, Orange, Stratford, Trumbull, Wallingford and Westport. The hours of work are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m, 37.50 hours per week.




Please Note:

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  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. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm; which at times could be up to period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.


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  Applicants invited to interview will be required to produce their current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, reflecting the "tank endorsement," valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC), a copy of their Master Application and their last two service ratings. Candidates who are unable to produce the required documents at the time of interview will be immediately disqualified.
  

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Transportation, who has permanent state status*, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.



*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period. For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).



The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.



Applicants must select the locations (listed above) on their application. Failure to indicate a location listed above will result in the applicant not being considered for vacancies in that specific location.



Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. Applicants will be unable to make revisions once their application is submitted into the JobAps system. Applicants who submit and subsequently withdraw their application will not be able to resubmit for the same posting.



Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Jennifer Neumann at: Jennifer.Neumann@ct.govand reference the recruitment number.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for supervising Transportation Maintenance Crew Leaders and Transportation Supervisors and their crews in the maintenance and betterment of transportation facilities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Coordinates the work of the crews on maintenance, special maintenance and capital outlay work; allocates personnel and equipment; determines and reports on materials required; directs establishment of lines and grades from stakes set by the engineers; arranges through the Transportation Maintenance Manager in charge of maintenance in the district for the furnishing of, or the release of, rented equipment; during winter storms advises, directs and coordinates work as directed by the Transportation Maintenance Manager in charge of maintenance in the districts; arranges for shifting of equipment where there are breakdowns; arranges through the garage supervisors for required repairs to equipment; schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans crew work; establishes and maintains crew 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; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of approved methods of maintaining and improving roads including winter road maintenance and related drainage structures including snow and ice control and removal; ; considerable knowledge of materials and equipment used in road maintenance and construction; ability to lay out, supervise and inspect highway maintenance work; considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations; basic knowledge of first aid; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communications skills; ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in highway maintenance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Note:

For State Employees this is interpreted at the level of Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Highway Maintenance) or Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Tree Maintenance).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

At State Airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 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.

2. A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, to exposure to heights when working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to 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.

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