STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Assistant Supervisor Of Transportation Operations (37.5 Hour)

Office/ On-Site

Recruitment #230324-0823TC-001

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Introduction

Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal human services environment in the public sector?
If so, join our team!

The State of Connecticut, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) is currently accepting applications from qualified agency employees for the position of Assistant Supervisor of Transportation Operations.


Benefits:

As a State employee, we offer the same competitive benefits you are accustomed to. We encourage a healthy work-life balance for all employees!


Position Highlights: 
  • Located at the Central Transportation Unit (CTU), which is based out of Middletown, CT.
  • Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. 
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday. 
  • The first shift hours will be based on operational needs and will include non-standard start and end times, holidays, and weekends.
The Role:
  • Job duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Accountable for assisting in the supervision of employees engaged in the various aspects of the systematic transportation of goods and/or people.
Mission and Beliefs:
  • Our Mission Statement is Caring, Healing and Teaching. Partnering with children, families and communities to build hope and create opportunities. We are widely recognized as a center of excellence for family-centered treatment of children and youth with serious emotional disturbances.
We believe that:
  • Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives.
  • Children, youth and their families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment.
  • No child will be refused treatment based on their ability to pay for services.
  • Our services work best when integrated with community care.

Selection Plan

These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applicants may be considered.

To 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. 
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
  • This position may be subject to Federal requirements for COVID 19 Vaccination Immunization.
  • For assistance in applying, please visit our Applicant Tips on How to Apply page.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • 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.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
  • 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.
  • 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 question'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.
  • 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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
  • 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.
  • Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
Connect With Us:
  • If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Anamaria Giangarra at Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number. 
  • Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn. 

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

This class is accountable for assisting in the supervision of employees engaged in the various aspects of the systematic transportation of goods and/or people.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assists in scheduling, assigning, overseeing and reviewing the work of staff; assists in providing staff training and assistance; assists in conducting performance evaluations; assists in determining priorities and planning unit work; assists in establishing and maintaining unit procedures; assists in developing or making recommendations on the development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; assists in the establishment of daily and periodic routes for the transportation of goods and/or people; assists in maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies; assists in the maintenance of assigned vehicles; assists in the supervision of snow removal operations; may assist in the estimation of costs of transportation and budget projections; may drive routes on an as needed basis; may act for supervisor in his/her absence; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of fleet vehicles.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and reatin appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession of a license for the repair of radio equipment at time of appointment.
  2. Incumbents must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license and a Connecticut Public Service Vehicle Operator's license with a Public Passenger Endorsement.

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 may be required to lift; may be exposed to hazardous road conditions.

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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