Regional Shop Logistics Coordinator​/State Prog Admin Tech Spec

Regional Shop Logistics Coordinator / State Prog Admin Tech Spec

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At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Regional Shop Logistics Coordinator / State Program Administrator, Technical Specialist in St. Paul, MN. This position supports the DNR Fleet Program in the Central Region by coordinating vehicle services for internal and external customers. These positions perform logistical support and mechanic work as necessary, such as maintenance scheduling, and providing work direction to mechanics and other shop personnel.

This position is also responsible for the ordering and inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies. This position carries out DNR Fleet Program activities, so that fleet services are implemented in a timely, safe, cost effective and customer focused manner.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate receiving and upfitting of new fleet vehicles and equipment. Assist with ordering and installation of specialized equipment that meet work requirements and the division's needs. Ensure delivered items received fulfill the purchase order specifications. Coordinate placement of fleet equipment with internal customers.
• Assist Regional Fleet Supervisor and shop staff with fleet equipment maintenance, and repairs, in accordance with DNR standards and state and federal DOT regulations.
• Serve as a backup for the Regional Fleet Supervisor for repair approvals and providing work direction to shop mechanics and technicians by prioritizing workload and incoming requests.
• Coordinate seasonal loaner program activities for the Region.
• Coordinate the disposal of fleet and non-fleet assets for the Region.
• Coordinate the fleet pool vehicle and equipment activities for the Region.

• Two (2) years of experience in vehicle maintenance in an automotive shop, sufficient to perform mechanic work and provide direction to mechanics and shop personnel.
  • A two-year degree or certificate in maintenance or a closely related field may substitute for six (6) months of experience.
• Position requires a Class A Driver License (CDL), passing a pre-employment drug screen and participation in the DNR ongoing random screening program. Otherwise qualified applicants who do not have a Class A will be allowed up to six (6) months to acquire one, as a condition of employment.
• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment safety principles and shop hazardous materials management.
• Knowledge of equipment repairs and maintenance practices.
• Ability to obtain MIP Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to obtain the following ASE Certifications within six (6) months of hire:
  • C1 Automotive Service Consultant
  • P2 Automobile Parts Specialist
• Ability to analyze, problem solve and make decisions. this includes the ability to make decisions under pressure and/or emergency situations to guide others, offer advice and reach logical conclusions.
• Ability to identify the need for corrective actions and recommend alternative solutions.
• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work.
• Customer service skills sufficient to communicate expectations and requirements to internal and external customers and to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Skills in computer applications sufficient to effectively develop, modify and utilize reports in a database format (M5 database) and proficiently use Microsoft Office for word processing, spreadsheets, and email.

• A two (2) year degree or certificate in maintenance or closely related…