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Job Specification

ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR CENTRAL MOTOR POOL OPERATIONS  

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision in a state department, assists in the administrative work involved in coordinating the storage, servicing, maintenance and repair of all state owned or leased motor vehicles and related equipment; does other related work.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Implements procedures and programs to advance the repair, maintenance, servicing, storage, fuel economy, and overall efficiency of the motor pool

Observes and reports on general operations of the motor pool; notes problems and other matters requiring correction.

Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates.

Provides recommendations regarding replacement vehicles, including accessories, special features, and fuel economy.

Inspects vehicle storage facilities for compliance with internal procedures; prepares reports and recommendations.

Provides recommendations for total loss and replacement for vehicles damaged in accidents.

Prepares detailed reports and correspondence.

Supervises the maintenance of records and files.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related unit.

REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Eight (8) years of professional experience in a motor vehicle program with responsibility for all aspects of the maintenance, service, repair, and parts inventory of the fleet in no less than three (3) repair facilities, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

OR

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

LICENSE:

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair.

Knowledge of the methods used to coordinate the storage, service, maintenance and repair of a motor vehicle fleet.

Knowledge of supervisory techniques.

Ability to supervise the activities of inter-related operational units.

Ability to provide recommendations for the loss and replacement of damaged vehicles.

Ability to inspect vehicle storage and related facilities.

Ability to coordinate the activities involved in the storage, service, maintenance and repair of a motor vehicle fleet.

Ability to work harmoniously with others.

Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.

Ability to supervise the maintenance of records and files.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communications.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

CODES: 26/M27-52613 MCK 04/14/07