STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Supervisor Of Transportation Operations (37.5 Hour)

Recruitment #210728-8501TC-001

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Introduction

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal human services environment in the public sector? If so, we want you to join us!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is recruiting for a Supervisor of Transportation Operations within the Central Transportation Unit (CTU). Offering you the opportunity to supervise drivers and administrative staff of the CTU that is based in Middletown, CT.

The position may be first or second shift, based on agency needs. The schedule is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with (flexible) non-standard rotational schedules on weekends and holidays.

In this role you will have the opportunity:

To serve the citizens of Connecticut
For professional growth and development opportunities;
For a healthy work life balance 
To help us achieve our mission of partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive.

DCF is one of the nation’s few agencies to offer child protection, behavioral health, juvenile justice and prevention services.  Whether children are abused and/or neglected, are involved in the juvenile justice system, or have emotional, mental health or substance abuse issues, the Department can respond to these children in a way that draws upon community and state resources to help.

We offer the same competitive benefits you are accustomed to, including medical, vision and dental insurance as well as retiree health insurance. Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year in addition to vacation, sick and personal leave accruals. Also group life insurance and other supplemental benefits.

We hope you take this opportunity to make an impact by serving your state!

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, 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).

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Please note you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system. This posting may be used for future vacancies in the same job class.

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. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred requirements of the position. Candidates must clearly specify their qualifications in their application.

At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, attendance reports, supervisory references, college transcripts, licenses, etc. at the discretion of the hiring agency. You do not have to submit these documents with your application.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

Applicants are encouraged to sign on to your Personal Status board daily to monitor their status and check for notices from recruiters. Viewing notices from the board ensures applicants have full visibility of all emailed notices.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact at Lisa.Womble@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising employees engaged in the various aspects of the systematic transportation of goods and/or people.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans unit work; establishes and maintains unit 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; establishes daily and periodic routes for the transportation of goods and people; estimates cost of transportation services and project budgets; prepares annual budgets for unit; maintains inventory of equipment and supplies; schedules and supervises the maintenance of assigned vehicles; may supervise snow removal operations; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of methods and equipment utilized to transport goods and people; considerable knowledge of methods of repair of automotive equipment; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to perform mechanical repairs; ability to operate assigned motor equipment; ability to maintain records such as personnel records, inventories of supplies, maintenance schedules, route schedules, etc.; ability to establish a budget and maintain a running balance of funds expended; ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of fleet vehicles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have included the responsibility for scheduling routes and assigning drivers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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 hazardous road conditions when driving.

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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