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The following information is provided regarding the attached JR for an external posting for a Maintenance Section Supervisor III for the Eagle Pass Maintenance Section of the Laredo District:
Job Requisition #: 016323
Business Title: K555 / Maintenance Section Supervisor III
Salary: 3401.33 - 5442.16 Per Month
Classification Title: Program Supervisor II
Salary Group / Class: B19 / 1582
Business Unit: Laredo District
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location Address:
EAGLE PASS MAINT SECTION
2440 MAIN ST
EAGLE PASS, TX 78852
Opening Date: 08/22/11
Closing Date: 09/02/11 at 5pm
Type of Employment: Regular Full-Time
Shift: FIRST
Type of Driver's License Required: Class C
Travel (Overnight): Yes - 10%
You are encouraged to apply on-line at http://www.txdot.gov/careers/apply_online.htm. You may also apply at the nearest Texas Department of Transportation Human Resources Office as listed on the application instruction sheet between the hours of 8am and 5pm. If you elect to apply using a paper application, the department will only accept a completed State of Texas Application for Employment. For each Summary of Work Experience and Competency listed, only one-half page of text will be considered. Applicable information must be submitted on or before the closing date. Faxed applications are not accepted. Human Resources Office Telephone: 956/712-7439
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Oversees a maintenance section and is responsible for providing a safe driving thoroughfare within a geographic area of the state through the maintenance of all roads, structures and rights-of-way. Supervises technical and clerical employees. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as-needed basis. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities and the public. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or equivalent plus eight (8) years experience in roadway maintenance or construction work. College education in engineering areas or technical training in maintenance, construction or engineering related activities may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Must have two (2) years managerial/supervisory experience. (Project leader and/or lead worker experience will substitute for managerial/supervisory experience.) (Experience requirements may be satisfied by full-time experience or the prorated part-time equivalent.)
The Texas Penal Code (Section 32.52) prohibits the use of fraudulent or substandard degrees. Education and degree information listed on applications will be verified for all final applicants. See "Education Verification" on http://www.txdot.gov/careers/verification.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; page for information on verifying degrees.
Competencies
Thorough knowledge of
1. Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
2. Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
3. The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
4. Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
5. Maintenance contract inspection procedures
Considerable knowledge of
6. Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
7. Incident management procedures
Working knowledge of
8. Inventory/stock control procedures
9. Budgeting methods and procedures
Proficient skill in
10. Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
11. Coordinating labor, materials and equipment
12. The responsibilities associated with administrative practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Plans, schedules and coordinates work project needs to include personnel, equipment and material with the Area Engineer and other district staff on a regular basis.
Prioritizes and assigns projects to the maintenance section assistant and crew chiefs; guides them in the planning and scheduling of personnel/materials/equipment necessary to complete the work; ensures projects follow established safety guidelines.
Inspects road conditions, work-in-progress and work completed by the crews and contractors.
Plans, coordinates and implements emergency response to inclement weather, flooding, accidents and hazardous material spills affecting area roadways.
Responsible for maintenance section office activities including human resources, public relations, facilities and inventory management, and general office administrative matters; prepares and monitors section budget.
Handles public complaints.
Trains section employees.
Administers and inspects contracted maintenance activities.
Responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of light and heavy equipment.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
QUESTIONS
Applicants who do not apply online must respond to the following questions which appear on the attached Questions Document and submit it with the completed Employment Application:
Do you have at least two (2) years of managerial, supervisory, leadworker and/or project leader experience?
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must have or obtain within 90 calendar days from date of employment a Commercial Driver License Class A-CDL.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver, safety sensitive and vessel crewmember positions. Commercial drivers, safety sensitive employees and vessel crewmembers will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.
Required to work weekends and holidays.
Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Maintenance Section Supervisors must be able to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification.
Driver's record check will be conducted by the Department. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving state or personal vehicles and motor driven equipment to conduct agency business.
Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
External final applicants for any department position who could potentially be required to drive for the department must pass a drug test prior to employment and will be subject to reasonable cause testing during employment.
External final male applicants who are 18-25 years of age will be required to furnish proof of registration or exemption from registration with the Selective Service System.
Successful completion of a post-offer/pre-employment physical exam at the employer's expense is required.
If hired, employee must provide document(s) within three (3) days of hire date that establish identity and employment eligibility. A complete list of acceptable documents is on file with the local Texas Workforce Commission office or http://www.twc.state.tx.us/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
Department employees or family members will not have, either directly or indirectly, any financial or other personal interest in a department (or a TxDOT) contract or subcontract of any kind. A contract may not be awarded to an entity that is owned in whole or in part by any TxDOT employee or immediate family member.
As part of its employment process, TxDOT may procure or have prepared a criminal background check. An applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report is ineligible to be hired for the position for which the report is initiated.
REMARKS
Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergency conditions.
Initial screening is based on the Education and Experience minimum requirements defined in the job posting. Interviewee selection is based on applicant information explaining how they meet each Competency (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Attributes) requirement. If you elect to apply using a paper application, the department will only accept a completed State of Texas Application for Employment. For each Summary of Work Experience and Competency listed, only one-half page of text will be considered.
No attachments such as resumes, pictures, letters of recommendation, references and/or training records or certificates will be accepted. Such attachments will not be given any consideration and will be removed from the application form and destroyed.
Official transcripts or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the conditional job offer.
An internal applicant who is selected for a position in their current salary group that has the same state title is not eligible for a salary increase. An internal applicant who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase up to 3.4%.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
QUESTIONS DOCUMENT
Job Requisition #: 016323
Please return this sheet with your Employment Application.
Do you have at least two (2) years of managerial, supervisory, leadworker and/or project leader experience? A. No______B. Yes______
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