Transportation Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) (40 Hour)(Office/On-Site)

Introduction

Are you a current Department of Transportation 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 and apply today?

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), Bureau of Highway Operations is now accepting applications from experienced agency employees to apply for the position of Transportation Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) in the Torrington Bridge Maintenance Facility.

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday - Friday.
• Full Time, 40 hours per week.
• First Shift, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Location: Torrington
• Office/On-Site.
• NP-2 Service and Maintenance bargaining unit.

THE ROLE

This position is responsible for overseeing a Bridge Maintenance garage of various levels of Transportation Maintainers and Crew Leaders, under the direction of the Transportation General Supervisor (Bridge) in the repair and maintenance operations of various statewide infrastructure. The Transportation Supervisor (Bridge Maintenance) can expect to make on-site adjustments to projects as deemed necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must indicate that they hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with the "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 the time of interview, or they will be immediately disqualified.
• Must be trained and have the ability to wear a harness and possess fall protection training.
  
• Must be in compliance with the Department's Lead Health and Safety and Silica Safety Programs; (respirator physical, a current respirator fit test).
  
• Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept emergency overtime duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever his or her services are needed; mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.
• Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm; which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.
• Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.
• Eligible candidates will be required to be interviewed, prior to being eligible for the skill evaluation practicum.
• Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.
• Candidates 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) an copies of their last two performance appraisals.

ABOUT US
The mission of the Connecticut Department of Transportation is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We are looking for energetic and driven team players who are passionate about serving the public and about the work we do to deliver the DOT's mission. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click here.

Selection Plan

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. 
• 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.
• 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

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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.
• 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.

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 Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for supervising the work of crews engaged in bridge maintenance.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Supervises rigging of staging, cleaning and painting of metal, replacement of bridge timber, building and demolition of temporary wooden structures, gunite repairs, pouring and surfacing of concrete, drilling of concrete on stone and driving or removal of rivets; 
• Supervises electric or acetylene welding and cutting, repairs to gears, shafts, bearings and other mechanical parts of a drawbridge and other equipment used in bridge work; 
• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; 
• Provides staff training and assistance; 
• Conducts performance evaluations; 
• Determines priorities and plans crews work; 
• Establishes and maintains crew procedures; 
• Develops or makes recommendations on 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; 
• Monitors use of equipment, materials, supplies and contractual services; 
• Maintains cost records; 
• Maintains necessary precautions for safety of employees and the public; 
• Supervises snow and ice work; 
• Requisitions supplies and materials; 
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
  • and ability to maintain moveable and stationary bridges; 
  • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
  • safety precautions; 
  • winter road maintenance; 
• Knowledge of
  • first aid; 
  • personnel rules; 
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • use and maintain small tools and equipment used in bridge repairs and maintenance; 
  • utilize computer software; 
• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in the bridge maintenance field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Bridge Maintenance operations to include: carpentry, masonry, structural repairs, and working with heights.
• Experience leading and providing direction to a work crew.
• Experience in an acting capacity as a Transportation Supervisor (Bridge).
• Experience with the Department’s Bridge Repair Units (BRU) and Construction Contracts, and the ability to interpret the contracts.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and design plans.
• Experience with Microsoft Computer Applications (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class will be required to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required.
• Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, visual and auditory, acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.
• A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to extremes of weather conditions, frequent lifting of heavy weights, highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months and loud and potentially dangerous machinery.

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.