Safety And Training Coordinator (Executive I)

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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.