Safety And Training Coordinator (Executive I)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Central Management Services (CMS) Division of Vehicles is seeking to hire a highly motivated, results focused, qualified professional to join our team as Safety & Training Coordinator. Based at the CMS Central Garage in Springfield, the successful candidate will survey staff statewide to assess employee training needs, then coordinate hands-on workshops and supplemental on-line courses, in order to fulfill the training requirements of the statewide maintenance & repair staff.

As Safety Coordinator, they will also work to ensure a safe work environment through the implementation of practices & procedures, and serve as a liaison to Department of Labor representatives, to verify compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Administration standards. In addition, the role will oversee the vehicle & equipment parts inventory at all 13 State garages, and monitor parts purchasing agreements to ensure adequate supply, thus meeting the material needs of the State’s automotive maintenance and repair operation.

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POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under general direction of the Division of Vehicles (DOV) Innovation and Systems Manager, serves as the Division’s training coordinator.


• Serves as safety coordinator for the Division.


• Organizes, plans, executes, controls, and evaluates the annual physical automotive parts inventory for each State Garage site annually.


• Maintains automotive parts contract information, monitoring expiration dates to ensure no lapse in availability of goods.


• Performs purchasing and/or support functions for the Division of Vehicles.


• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.


• Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers extensive knowledge of being a training coordinator.


• Prefers extensive knowledge of automotive safety in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA).


• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience in the automotive industry, including direct work with a diverse range of automotive parts, components, and equipment.


• Prefers working knowledge of procurement rules related to coordinating, executing, and securing purchases of commodities and equipment for a large fleet of vehicles and offroad equipment.


• Prefers working knowledge of using effective written and oral communication skills.


• Prefers working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and automated fleet management software, and/or maintenance software systems.


• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience in the automotive industry with background in inventories and garage operations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.


• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.


• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires a valid driver’s license.


• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.


• Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.


• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

ABOUT THE AGENCY

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State’s more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable service to all Illinois citizens. The Agency’s mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees, and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.

STATE OF ILLINOIS BENEFITS

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.


• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).


• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).


• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.


• 3 paid personal business days per year.


• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.


• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.


• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.


• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.


• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).


• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link:  https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!