D2 - Assistant Foreman / Transportation Tech 4 - TRT053 (PG : J) Area 1 / Baldwin Co.

Transportation Job Opportunity

Under limited supervision, provides professional support in one or more of the following areas : OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental or traffic. May also serve in a lead role.

Under broad direction, assists the Foreman with supervising a crew performing routine maintenance activities on the state route system. Assists the Foreman to provide training for lower level employees concerning safety procedures and preventive maintenance techniques on equipment. Assists the Foreman with the enforcement and compliance of all required policies and procedures. Assists the Foreman with the coordinating, planning, and directing all activities of a routine maintenance crew to accomplish the tasks assigned by supervision or management. Maintains a positive working relationship with the traveling public. Assists the Foreman with evaluating personnel performance, provides feedback and counseling for professional growth as necessary. Assists the Foreman with providing accuracy and completion of all monthly or semi-monthly required documents, forms and reports. Assists the Foreman with the operation of all assigned equipment to help accomplish the work. Assists the Foreman with performing regular inspections of state routes and rights-of-way throughout an assigned area for maintenance and safety needs. Assists the Foreman with facilitating team / crew response to emergencies on the assigned area state route system.

Note : Based on operation requirements such as brine transport and on-call emergencies, possession of a Class A CDL may be preferred for some positions. At the discretion of the hiring manager, he / she reserves the right to interview only those who meet this criteria in addition to the minimum qualifications.

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications.

State Entry Qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED AND 18 months of experience at position equivalent.

Agency Minimum Qualifications :

Or (External candidates) :

Demonstrated ability to successfully provide leadership and training to lower level employees

Current flagger training and proven experience and working knowledge in traffic control procedures and installation

Demonstrated ability to successfully implement the daily operations of a routine maintenance crew in the successful completion of work assignments

Demonstrated competencies in managing work activities without direct supervision, working independently, and being self-motivated

Demonstrated ability to successfully operate and perform preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment

Demonstrated competencies in accurately completing forms and reports, reading and understanding preventive maintenance guidelines and other manuals

Possesses basic math skills used to measure volumes, calculate materials inventory, and complete reports

Possesses the required level of computer skills necessary for this position

Demonstrated ability to analyze situations in order to generate and evaluate alternatives and recommend a solution based on facts, rules, etc.

Demonstrated ability to receive and interpret verbal and written instructions

Possesses accurate eye-hand coordination

Ability to adapt to changing situations and work plans

Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, lifts moderately heavy objects, and walk on different types of terrain and slopes and perform repetitive tasks effectively over a long period of time

Displays a high standard of work ethics and commitment toward work

Committed to providing quality customer service

Possesses a general understanding of the organizational structure of the Department and the working relationship between the Department and its customers

Demonstrated ability to work well with others in resolving problems

Agency Preferred Qualifications :

Important Information for All GDOT Jobs :

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant's work history and performance (documented in HR and / or Office files), PeopleSoft / employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing :

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee's favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

This is an internal and external job announcement. This is an unclassified position. The selected applicant for the position will be subject to a reference check and criminal background check, where applicable. Please include all relevant job information on the application for consideration. All applications will be prescreened. Upon promotion, the selected candidate will receive 10% or the GDOT job specific minimum salary, whichever is greater.

GDOT is an equal opportunity employer.