AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES SPECIALIST
Recruitment #22-002715-0007
Department | MSP - Support Services Bureau |
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Date Opened | 9/8/2022 6:25:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 10/31/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $37,937.00 - $59,832.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Kirsten Clouse |
Work Location |
Talbot
|
Introduction
It is important that all
experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL
QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be
rejected.
PLEASE
FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.
➢ The application is part
of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to
participate in the next phase of the selection process.
➢ Clearly describe your
qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training,
experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.
➢ Do not leave any answer
spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".
➢ Although you may attach a
resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for
completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in
disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses
to supplemental questions.
➢ Failure to comply with
these instructions may result in disqualification.
➢ Read the Job Announcement
carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final
filing dates.
GRADE
ASTD11
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Maryland State
Police
Motor Vehicle Division
7053 Ocean Gateway
Easton, MD 21601
POSITION DUTIES
The position functions as a Police Pursuit Vehicle Specialist and is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all Police Pursuit vehicles owned by the Maryland State Police, State Fire Marshal's Office and Vehicle Theft Prevention Council. This position maintains vehicles which will at any given time; have to exceed twice the posted speed limit, in all weather and road conditions. This position ensures the safe and reliable operating condition of all Police Pursuit vehicles. The safety of the Trooper as well as the motoring public traveling the Maryland roadways is critical.
Replace, repair or rebuild components on MSP vehicles and schedule preventative maintenance.
Diagnose and repair
mechanical/electrical malfunctions. Properly install, repair or replace
electrical police equipment such as emergency lights, sirens and shotgun racks
within time limits.
Road test vehicles to
insure the safe operating condition.
Perform minor welding
work, cutting torch work and operate a drill press.
Operate all computer scan
tools, to diagnose repairs.
Prepare necessary
paperwork on completed repairs.
Other duties as assigned
by supervisory or Command personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of the
eighth grade.
Experience: Three years of experience servicing, maintaining and repairing
motor vehicles or equipment, one year of which must have involved
responsibility for performing major automotive repair work.
Notes:
1. Graduation from an
accredited vocational/technical high school with a major in automotive
mechanics, or a related field, may be substituted for up to three years of the
required experience.
2. Candidates may
substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned
officer in Mechanic classifications or Automotive Maintenance Technician
and Vehicle Maintenance specialty codes in the Mechanic or Maintenance
field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications:
1) Three years experience with vehicle Fleet Maintenance.
2) Current or previous experience completing major repairs to
engines, brakes, suspension and electrical systems.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned
duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such
duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in
the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Employees in
this classification are subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance
with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
2. In accordance
with Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Public Safety Article, candidates will be
subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete
criminal background investigation to include a polygraph examination before permanent
appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for
rejection of the candidate.
SELECTION PROCESS
Only candidates who meet the minimum
qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is
essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your
application. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment Eligible
List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED and QUALIFIED and remain
eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination.
The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination will
consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the
requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications
supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all
experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants may be
given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background
investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one
file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL
required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts,
resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you
may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form
can be found online.
Completed applications, required documentation and any required
addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland State Police - Human Resources Division
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, Maryland 21208
ATTN: Kirsten Clouse
kirstenm.clouse@maryland.gov
It is the policy of the
Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws
prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment
opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to
age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information,
marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race religious
affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected
status.