Fleet Operations Safety Coordinator

The Department of Administrative Services is currently accepting applications for a Fleet Operations Safety Coordinator. This position will be responsible for independently performing a full range of tasks in developing programs and procedures for State Fleet Operations to promote the safe and lawful operation of state vehicles; processing and disposition of accidents involving state vehicles; coordination of all shop safety activities, including facility inspections, staff training and OSHA related reviews of workplace injuries to continually develop enhanced workplace safety procedures.

The primary responsibility of the Safety Coordinators’ role is to focus on driver training and retraining for employees from all agencies that utilize 3,500 DAS vehicles to carry out their mission, along with enhancing safety awareness among Fleet employees who staff our maintenance facilities.

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application.

Questions about any phase of this recruitment should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: Theresa Judge at theresa.judge@ct.gov or (860) 713-5319.

In the Department of Administrative Services, State Fleet Operations, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in developing programs and procedures to promote the safe and lawful operation of state vehicles.

• Identify process’s to streamline accident communications between Fleet Operations, insurance carriers, and other state agencies.
• Recommend, develop and conduct appropriate driver training programs.
• Meet with representatives of insurance claims administrator to establish procedures for reporting and tracking.
• Work with State Insurance Risk Management staff to develop on-going interaction including working together on an accident review board.
• Review accident claim form and make recommendation on improvements.
• Track reported accidents by type, agency and other pertinent classifications to identify trends that once established can be addressed by training.
• Design and use various reports to share accident data with supervisors and agencies on a schedule to be established.
• Initiate, and respond to agency communications regarding vehicle and driving related matters.
• Interact with supervisors at agencies to review accident/driver concerns and review options on actions to take to reduce future risk.
• Conduct the research necessary to identify resources from various state and/or federal agencies that can be used to enhance knowledge and effectiveness of efforts.
•Meet with shop supervisors regarding facility inspections and any required staff training needed to enhance workplace safety procedures.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of safe driving practices and motor vehicle laws and regulations; knowledge of modern driver improvement programs, principles and practices; knowledge of accident prevention procedures and accident reporting procedures; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to conduct investigations, analyze information and statistics and prepare reports on findings; ability to analyze motor vehicle accidents and their causes and recommend effective control measures; ability to utilize computer software.

Five (5) years of technical employment in motor vehicle accident or safety investigations or in development, conduct or coordination of driver improvement or driver education programs.

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

The preferred candidate will possess:
• Automotive claims experience; including; submitting and negotiating of claims;
• Ability to investigate and utilize findings to maximize recoveries and minimize loss;
• Experience with the development and administration of driver training programs for a large fleet;
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ability to apply to a repair shop environment.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

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.