State of Connecticut
Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive And Mechanical Equipment) #240419-6727TC-001
Introduction

 Looking to grow your automotive career in public safety? If so, read below and apply today! 
The State of Connecticut , Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting a Qualified Craft Worker (Automotive And Mechanical Equipment) to join our Fleet Administration Department in Colchester, Connecticut.

This position is full time on first shift, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM.


What We Can Offer You
 The chance to work for a Forbes top company: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;  Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal), plus 13 paid holidays;  State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information;  A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D. , along with top-notch benefit offerings ;  A comprehensive pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV). 


In Addition, The State Puts An Emphasis On
 Providing limitless opportunities;  Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;  Performing meaningful work and;  Encouraging a healthy work/life balance ! 


POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
 Performing highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices and codes;  Diagnosing failure in all types of automotive and heavy mobile equipment;  Servicing, dismantling, overhauling and reassembling front ends, engines, standard and automatic transmissions, rear ends, hydraulic systems and automotive electrical systems. 

Please see  EXAMPLES OF DUTIES  section below for more information.


About Despp
The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology.


Selection Plan

TO APPLY
 In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this 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.  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 . 


IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY

Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

State Employees
 Two (2) most recent performance evaluations;  Completed CT-HR-13. 


Non-State Employees
 Two (2) professional references contact information (Name, Email and Phone Number);  Completed CT-HR-13. 


Additionally
 Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Click here to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum. The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field. Also considered in this selection process: Any pending or disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records. Failure to provide the required documents listed above or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from 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 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: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, 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. 

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

For technical questions about the filing of your application, please contact Benjamin Beaudry at Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov .


PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency, this class is accountable for performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade area.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices and codes; diagnoses failure in all types of automotive and heavy mobile equipment; services, dismantles, overhauls and reassembles front ends, engines, standard and automatic transmissions, rear ends, hydraulic systems and automotive electrical systems; constructs and repairs any needed parts; welds or brazes parts by oxyacetylene torch or electric welding; makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks; keeps necessary records; in smaller trade areas may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area; may perform duties related to similar trade areas as required; may operate testing equipment required to diagnose automotive electronic components; may act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts; may operate heavy equipment; may respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports; performs related duties as required.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard automotive and mechanical equipment trade practices; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records; some ability to utilize computer software.


Minimum Qualifications - General Experience
Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the automotive and mechanical equipment trade.


Minimum Qualifications - Special Experience
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled automotive and mechanical equipment trades.

Note: For State Employees, this is interpreted at the level of Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.


Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed
 Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience. Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Intern in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience. Experience performing technical duties within the automotive and mechanical equipment trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.


Preferred Qualifications
 Experience in performing electronic maintenance, repairs and installation of automotive law enforcement emergency lighting systems and safety components;  Experience in utilizing emergency lighting system software, including programming and diagnostics;  Experience in utilizing automotive repair software, including programming and diagnostics;  Experience with Whelen programming software. 


Special Requirements
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.


Character Requirements
At State Airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.


Physical Requirements
 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 of the class. A physical examination may be required.


WORKING CONDITIONS
 Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment, extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions. The appointing authority may require completion of hazardous materials training programs, such as asbestos, PCB, PFAS, consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class.



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.
Colchester, CT