STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Garage Supervisor

Recruitment #240724-8749FM-001

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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, read below & apply today!  

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) invites its agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Garage Supervisor located in the East Granby Repair facility.  Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  

WHAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO OFFER YOU:

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Full-time (40 hours per week)
  • First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
THE ROLE:
This position 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 Department’s 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
WHO WE ARE:
It is the DOT's mission to provide a safe, accessible and efficient multimodal 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

Apply:
  • 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.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 individual listed on this job posting. 
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Please 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.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
    FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
    • Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! 

    Important Information After You Apply:

    • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
    • Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview. 
    • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
    • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
    • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
    • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
    • 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.
    Connect With Us:
    Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact     Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.

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    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for supervising a maintenance and repair garage for automotive, highway or airport maintenance equipment.

    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 of experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive, highway and/or airport maintenance 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 a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of the subject requirements in automotive repair may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Knowledge and experience of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and fabrication of diesel, auto, and heavy equipment
    • Knowledge of potential occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to maintain a safe working environment
    • Knowledge and experience with time management, workload scheduling. and setting priorities
    • Knowledge and experience with the State’s procurement regulations and parts/material inventory
    • Knowledge and experience with office reporting and procedures
    • Knowledge and 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 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 will be made before persons 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 be required 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.




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