Transportation General Supervisor (Signs And Markings) (37.5 Hour

This is a 37.5 hour position that is located in the East Hartford Signs & Markings facility. The hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

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; mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.  

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current 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. 

Applicants must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (A or B), with the "tank endorsement" and valid Medical Examiner's Card (MEC) in order to be eligible to apply. 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) .

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.    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 which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics. 

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Diane Tyc at Diane.Tyc@ct.gov. Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account. 

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.

Coordinates the work of the sign crews on erection, maintenance and special work as required, the work of placing pavement markings and special markings, and the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices; allocates personnel and equipment; determines and reports on materials required; directs and coordinates work as directed by the Transportation Maintenance Manager in charge of maintenance in the districts; makes investigations and prepares reports, sign inventories, drawings of intersections; prepares inventories for punch card system reports on traffic signal locations and lists of materials required to install or maintain such signs; directs installation and maintenance of electrically illuminated signs; inspects all equipment to see that it is kept in safe operating condition; 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.

Considerable knowledge of approved methods of maintaining and improving pavement markings and signs and other traffic control devices; knowledge of materials and equipment used in highway markings and signs; ability to lay out, supervise and inspect highway markings and signs; 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.

Six (6) years of experience in signs and markings work or highway maintenance work, including some experience working with signs and markings.

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 (Signs and Markings) or Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Highway Maintenance).

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

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.

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.

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.

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.