PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In: https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Perform highly complex (senior-level) technical work. Work involves establishing program goals and objectives; developing program guidelines, procedures, and policies; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; monitoring and evaluating program activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and coordinating program activities/ Supervises the work of others. Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of Automotive Services. Forecast and plan for long term goals, and special operations. Maintain positive, open channels of communications with staff members and stakeholders. Promote continuing education. Develop leadership from within. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf
Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Oversee the daily operation of Automotive Services Motor Vehicle Technicians.
2. Provide technical assistance to staff, internal, and external customers. and assist technicians in diagnosing and repairing malfunctioning vehicles and equipment.
3. . May help coordinate the agency disabled vehicle recovery process.
4. Develop and recommend program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, regulations, goals, and objectives and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
5. Plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate Automotive Services processes and procedures.
6. Analyze technological trends and products to provide long term planning and recommendations for personnel and equipment to ensure sufficient and economical production, and coordinate field testing of equipment.
7. Prepare and review reports on the effectiveness of Automotive Services activities and risk assessments.
8. Maintain a variety of records, expenditures, and inventory, and order tools, equipment, and supplies.
9. Develop a plan for emergency deployments. Maintain equipment, resources, and personnel for rapid response.
10. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
Education - High School Diploma/equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Business or Public Administration is preferred.
Experience - Minimum of five (5) years or more of extensive progressively responsible work experience repairing and maintaining a variety of automotive platforms, preferably platforms used in law enforcement applications. Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
Substitution Note: Additional work experience of the type described, or other related education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.
Licensure and/or Certification - If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence. Must have or obtain a State of Texas Vehicle Safety & Emissions Inspector License within ninety (90) days of employment. Must have or obtain a Federal Clean Air Act Sec. 609 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification for Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning within ninety (90) days of employment. Current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or vehicle manufacturer technician certification is preferred.
Critical Organizational Infrastructure requirements - This job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure; must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role. Additionally, and more specifically, must not be employed by nor have any connection or continuous connections to any governmental entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Regulatory knowledge - Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.
Supervisory/Managerial/Leadership skills - Knowledge of management/supervisory methods and principles, performance/productivity standards, and fiscal/budget management. Ability to develop plans, policies, and procedures for efficient workflow and overall effectiveness. Ability to provide clear direction to others, promote teamwork and motivate others to accomplish goals.
Technology - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint) and be able to learn new software/systems.
Interpersonal Skills - Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.
Organizational and Prioritization Skills - Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.
Presentation/Communication Skills - Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations and/or communications to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.
Research and Comprehension - Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail - Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.
Confidentiality and Protected Information - Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.
Safety - Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.
Schedule and/or Remote/Telecommuting work and/or Travel - Availability for after-hours, weekend, holidays, overnight, and emergency work is required. Travel Statewide up to 2 days per month.
PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Environment: Office/Indoors and/or Outdoors and/or Vehicle (and/or other);
- Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, kneel, crouch;
- Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;
- Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity, smell/olfactory;
- Ability to transfer weights of up to forty (40) pounds anticipated for this position;
- Driving requirements: Low
- 1 or less times/week.
State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: https://www.ers.texas.gov/
Current DPS employees who submit applications for posted DPS positions shall notify their immediate supervisor in writing.
A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.
A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.
Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.
DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.
