Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor I – Bladen County [INTERNAL to Dept of Public Safety] Position Available In Bladen, North Carolina

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor I – Bladen County [

INTERNAL

to Dept of Public Safety]

Salary
$50,633.00 – $88,607.00 Annually
Location Bladen County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-06218
Department
Dept of Public Safety
Division
State Highway Patrol
Opening Date
05/15/2025
Closing Date
5/22/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor I
Position Number
60086409
Section
Troop B Garage
Salary Grade
NC14
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description of Work
Start your journey towards success! The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is currently accepting applications for a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor I (Mechanic Supervisor I) at Troop B Garage!
This is an

INTERNAL POSTING

open ONLY to NC Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) current employees and eligible RIF candidates. The primary purpose of the Mechanic Supervisor I position is to assist the Mechanic Supervisor II in supervising staff at State Highway Patrol Troop B’s Garage (and body shop). This position helps to schedule the work based on the amount of time needed for each job, the availability of staff and type and urgency of repair. The Mechanic Supervisor I must ensure that repairs are completed in the most efficient manner possible, focusing on quality maintenance and repair, and giving maximum attention to safety. The work location is Clarkton, NC (Bladen County).

Job duties include the following:

Assisting the Mechanic Supervisor II in assigning work to garage and body shop personnel; observing and assessing work, providing feedback and providing technical supervision to employees.
Managing performance management process by communicating group performance standards to personnel in accordance with department policy.
Operating a computerized parts inventory and automobile preventive maintenance system, using vehicle repair orders, fuel tickets, preventive maintenance data, etc., to maintain an accurate vehicle repair history.
Providing technical assistance to garage and body shop personnel and monitoring progress of assigned work to minimize down time of vehicles.
Arranging surplus property purchases with individuals, coordinating parts purchases with government agencies/vendors and working with insurance adjusters regarding estimates. Transporting NCSHP and other vehicles using a rollback wrecker for a variety of purposes. (Special events, new and old vehicles, etc.).
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here

NC OSHR:

Total Compensation Calculator. The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Please note that this position may also require the occasional special assignment and/or weekend shift. Job duties for this position require driving/operating a state vehicle. A valid driver’s license must be obtained by date of hire.
About the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP):
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol’s primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state’s traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina’s motoring public.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.
[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.] To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following

KSAs:

Experience repairing and/or servicing motor vehicles.
Experience with diagnostic troubleshooting of automotive mechanical issues.
Experience utilizing manufacturer’s manuals and/or reference guides.
Management Preferences (Optional): These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.
Current NC Inspector’s License.

Additional Requirement:

An NC Inspector’s License (as outlined in Sections 608 and 609 of the Clean Air Act) must be obtained within 12 months of hire date.

PLEASE NOTE

Recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass a Criminal Background Investigation including a Drug Screening Test.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of progressive experience in the repair of vehicles and/or equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

May require current certification by the EPA as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit studentaid.gov to learn more.
Transcripts
Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university. Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: naces.org/members.
Military Experience Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge – Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
Applicants seeking

National Guard Preference:

A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.” PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. For questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact MG Orman, Staffing Consultant at martha.g.ormanncdps.gov.
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Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://ncdps.gov/
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